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Everything about buying in Spain

Practical, honest guides that take you step by step through the buying process — from your very first question to long after the handover of the keys. Written from more than 25 years of property guidance on the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida.

Enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle on the Costa BlancaGuide

Buying a house in 5 steps

From budget and viewings to the notary and beyond — the entire buying process explained clearly.

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Couple buying a new-build home on the Costa BlancaGuide

Buying new-build

Off-plan or key-ready, staged payments, bank guarantee and handover — what to watch out for when buying new-build.

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Overview of the purchase costs and taxes for a property in SpainGuide

Purchase costs & taxes

ITP, IVA, AJD, notary and solicitor — what do you really pay on top of the purchase price? Clearly explained.

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Property with sea views and an infinity pool on the Costa Blanca at sunsetGuide

Costs after buying

IBI, non-resident tax, Comunidad fees, utilities and maintenance — what does a property cost after you've bought it?

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Planning a second home in SpainGuide

Buying a second home

A holiday spot, an investment or a future retirement under the sun — in 4 steps, bought even from a distance.

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Modern villa with infinity pool and sea view at sunset on the Costa Blanca (ambience image)Guide

Renting out in Spain

Want to rent out a home in Spain when you are not there yourself?

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White villa with private pool and palm trees in Dehesa de Campoamor, southern Costa BlancaGuide

Selling your house in Spain

Selling a house in Spain starts with three questions: what is a defensible sale price, which documents do you need and how much do you actually keep?

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Terrace with lounge sofa overlooking a coastal village on the Costa Blanca at sunset (ambience image)Guide

Becoming a resident in Spain

Becoming a resident in Spain takes more than an NIE number.

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Couple signing documents at a notary, with a view of the coast (illustration)Guide

Inheriting or gifting property

Inheriting or gifting a Spanish property touches three things you assess separately: succession law, tax and ownership.

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Couple walking along a coastal promenade on the Costa Blanca at sunset (ambience image)Guide

Retiring in Spain

Retiring in Spain often starts with an attractive picture: more time outdoors, a pleasant daily rhythm and a home your family loves to visit.

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Modern new-build villa with clean lines and a pool on the Costa BlancaGuide

New-build or resale?

Buying new-build or an existing home in Spain is not a contest with one winner.

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Green with water feature on the Las Colinas Golf course, southern Costa BlancaGuide

Golf property: 6 locations compared

A home by a golf course can be attractive for its green surroundings, open space and sport.

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Communal pool and garden of an apartment complex on the Costa BlancaGuide

Community fees in Spain

If you buy an apartment or a home with shared amenities, you will usually pay community fees.

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Kustlandschap van de Costa Blanca met zicht op de zee en de heuvelsGuide

Costa Blanca North or South?

There is no single best region — only the one that fits your way of living.

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Mediterrane woning aan de Costa Blanca — jaarlijkse fiscale verplichtingen voor niet-residentenGuide

Taxes as a non-resident

A clear overview of taxes and obligations after buying a property in Spain.

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