Investment guides

On the same price a Spanish resale usually costs less in tax than a new build, by 1.5 to 16.5 thousand euros on 300,000, and the region decides by how much.

Irish buyers in Spain: EU free movement with no 90-day limit, 19% NRIT on net rent rather than 24% on gross, purchase costs and where Irish buyers buy.

Licencia de primera ocupación explained: what the LPO is, LPO vs cédula, the declaración responsable route, timelines, and what waits while it is pending.

Off-plan handover in Spain step by step: the document pack the developer must deliver, the completion-day money stack, and the first 30 days after keys.

Spain property prices per square metre in 2026: €2,933/m² national record, province table with dated idealista figures, and what each budget actually buys.

Supreme Court judgment 620/2026 of 19 May 2026 annulled Spain's NRA rental registration number. What was struck down, what survives, what owners need now.

Gonzalez Jacobson Marbella developer guide 2026: luxury architecture since 1993, 2500+ homes, Metrovacesa and Neinor partnerships, and buyer checklist.

Neinor Homes Spain portfolio 2026: HOME listed, BREEAM builds, Bayside Estepona from €739k, Madrid to Basque projects, aval bancario, buyer hub.

Off-plan payment schedule Spain: reservation, 10% arras on CCPV, construction milestones, 60-70% at escritura, aval bancario at every tranche.

How heirs sell inherited Spanish property after ISD: probate, escritura, registry, IRNR CGT 19%/24%, plusvalía, and the full resale timeline. June 2026.

Spain property taxes for foreigners mapped from purchase ITP/IVA through IBI, NRIT, Modelo 210, CGT, plusvalia, and inheritance. Lifecycle hub with tables.

Andalucia tourist licence guide 2026: VFT registration via RTA, Marbella, Mijas, Estepona, Fuengirola moratoria, equipment rules, and how to verify a VFT code.

Valencian Community ITP under Ley 5/2025: 9% resale under €1M, 11% above, 1.4% AJD from 1 June 2026. Rates, examples, and buyer fee stack for Alicante.

Aedas Homes Spain projects 2026 by region: Estepona from €307k, Marbella Soul, Javea UNIC, Valencia Aleria. Listed developer AEDAS buyer hub.

Grupo Insur Spain developer guide: ISUR listed since 1984, Costa del Sol and Sevilla projects, bank guarantees, and portfolio links for 2026 buyers.

Spain property prices 2026: national avg ~€3,013/m², regional tables, municipality bands, and what €200k to €500k buys on Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.

Kronos Homes Spain portfolio 2026: Kosmos from €405k, Torremolinos to Estepona projects, bank guarantees, and buyer checklist for foreign investors.

15-step non-resident Spain property checklist: NIE, bank, lawyer, due diligence, taxes, registry, NRIT, and Golden Visa ended notes for 2026.

€200k Spain property guide: municipalities, off-plan from €168k, Costa Blanca resale bands, fee stack, and net yield math for foreign buyers in 2026.

TM Grupo Spain guide 2026: Mar de Pulpi from €170k, Costa Blanca sea-view stock, family developer since 1969, and buyer due diligence checklist.

Invest in Canary Islands property: IGIC 7% not mainland IVA, 30.04% foreign share in Tenerife, 21.72% in Las Palmas. STR moratoria, yields, area comparisons.

What catastral value in Spain is, how it is set, why it matters for IBI tax (0.4-1.1%), plusvalía calculation, and IRPF imputed income on unrented property.

Spain EPC rules for sale and rental: A-G rating scale, cost €100-300, 10-year validity, and what F or G ratings mean for buyers and sellers in 2026.

French nationals are Spain's sixth-largest foreign buyer group. EU free movement, NRIT at 19% net, the France-Spain tax treaty, and NIE, all covered for 2026.

Italian buyers Spain property guide 2026: Costa del Sol, Alicante, Barcelona, NRIT 19% on net rent, double taxation treaty, NIE, buying costs explained.

Modelo 210 filing for non-residents: NRIT on rental and imputed income, EU 19% vs non-EU 24%, deadlines, deductions, and penalties in 2026.

Murcia coast property investment guide: 27,507 transactions in 2025, 21.42% foreign share, Mar Menor, La Manga, golf. Yields, taxes, and area comparisons.

What Spanish landlords must follow under the LAU in 2026: 5-year minimum terms, deposit caps, IRAV rent updates, eviction timelines, and holiday-let rules.

What heirs pay on Spanish property in 2026: regional rate tables, EU vs non-EU treatment, the 95% main-home relief, deadlines, and the planning checklist.

Where Spanish prices go next: 714,237 sales in 2025, bank forecasts for 2026-2027, the supply deficit holding prices up, and where foreign money goes.

Spain property market 2025 in numbers: 714,237 residential deals (+11.5%), foreign buyer share, Madrid volume, yields, supply gap, and 2026 outlook.

Spain property supply shortage explained: 226,000 households form a year but only 83,500 homes complete. What the 730,000+ home gap means for prices in 2026.

Airbnb investment in Spain in 2026: licence rules, gross vs net STR returns, management at 15-25%, seasonality, NRIT, and the red flags before you buy to let.

Invest in Balearic Islands property in 2026. Foreign buyers hold 29.86% market share. Mallorca, Ibiza & Menorca yields, taxes, and STR rules compared.

Aval bancario under Ley 57/1968 protects off-plan deposits in Spain. What your lawyer checks before each payment and how to recover funds.

Barcelona property investment: gross yields 4.5-5.5%, strict HUT tourist license rules, key neighborhoods analyzed. Get our expert 2026 investment guide.

Community fees in Spain range from €80 to €350 per month on the coast. Learn what they cover, how they are set, and what to check before you buy.

Off-plan delays in Spain often stretch 12 to 36 months. Learn how CCPV clauses, bank guarantees, and penalty rights protect your deposit and your options.

Holiday home Spain property investment: buying costs, regional tax differences, rental licensing, and top coastal locations. Get our expert 2026 guide.

Madrid property investment: 81,484 transactions in 2025, flat 6% ITP, gross yields 4.5-5.2%, STR zoning rules, and district prices from Salamanca to Tetuán.

Non-resident mortgage in Spain: LTV 60-70%, documents, 6-12 week timeline, variable EUR rates, insurance rules, and EU vs non-EU differences for foreign buyers.

How a power of attorney lets your Spanish lawyer sign the escritura while you stay home, poder notarial, apostille, scope limits, costs, and remote closing.

Property management in Spain costs 8-15% for long-lets and 15-25% for holiday rentals. Full breakdown of fees, hidden charges, and what each model covers.

Scandinavian buyers Spain property guide: top locations (Costa Blanca, Malaga), tax implications, and buying processes. Get our expert 2026 guide.

Short-term rental licence rules in Spain for 2026, why STR is municipal not national, licence types, fines, community caps, and how to verify before you offer.

Spain digital nomad visa 2026: income rules, Beckham Law overlap, rent vs buy, NIE steps, and how remote workers purchase Costa Blanca or Sol property.

Spain non-resident income tax on rental income: IRNR/NRIT, EU 19% vs non-EU 24%, Modelo 210, imputed income on vacant homes, EU/non-EU deductions.

Plusvalía tax in Spain explained: the municipal tax on land value increase, who pays it (seller vs buyer), the 2021 reform, and when it hits a resale.

How Spain property scams target foreign buyers: wire fraud, fake lawyers, off-plan deposits with no bank guarantee, hidden comunidad debt and Golden Visa bait.

UK residents owning Spanish rental property pay tax in both countries. NRIT, Spain-UK double tax treaty, foreign tax credits, and SA105 explained.

How foreigners buy property in Spain in 2026: NIE, bank account, freehold rights, POA, due diligence, and total costs on Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.

Yes, foreigners get freehold title in Spain. NIE, taxes, Golden Visa ended April 2025, and step-by-step documents for EU and non-EU buyers in 2026.

Full cost of buying property in Spain, ITP 6-10%, IVA 10%, AJD 1.5%, notary, registry, legal fees, and worked examples. Budget 10-13% on top of price.

Step-by-step Spain property purchase for foreigners, NIE, lawyer, reservation, due diligence, notary, registry, and post-completion tasks in 2026.

IBI property tax in Spain explained: cadastral value basis, typical 0.4-1.1% rates, Alicante vs Málaga variation, and how IBI hits your net rental yield.

Notary costs for a Spain property purchase explained, official tariff scales, who pays, registry fees, and worked €300k and €400k examples in the 10-13% stack.

Spain capital gains tax on property: resident sliding scale 19-28%, non-resident 19%, the 3% retention, plusvalía overlap, and a full worked example.

Spain property investment 2026: 5-6% gross yields on Costa Blanca, 714k transactions in 2025, foreign buyer rules, and red flags. Independent buyer guide.