Investment guides
Research-first articles for foreign buyers. Not developer brochures — verify all figures before you transact.
44 guides with photos and net-yield focus.
Airbnb Investment in Spain: 2026 Returns & Licence Guide
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.
Bank Guarantee Off-Plan Spain: Protect Every Deposit
Aval bancario under Ley 57/1968 protects off-plan deposits in Spain. What your lawyer checks before each payment and how to recover funds.
Brexit UK Buyers Spain: Complete 2026 Property Guide
UK buyers remain free to purchase property in Spain after Brexit. Schengen 90/180, NIE, NRIT at 24%, and full legal steps for 2026.
Community Fees Spain: A Property Owner's Complete Guide
Community fees in Spain range from 80 to 350 EUR per month on the coast. Learn what they cover, how they are set, and what to check before you buy.
Costa del Sol Property Investment: Complete Guide 2026
Invest in Costa del Sol property with confidence. Málaga 36,117 deals in 2025, 32.8% foreign share. Yields, off-plan risks, and top areas compared.
Developer Delay Risks in Spain: What Buyers Must Know
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.
Due Diligence on Spain Property: Complete 2026 Guide
How to run due diligence on a Spanish home, Nota Simple, comunidad debt certificate, IBI, cédula urbanística, STR licence, and Ley 57/1968 off-plan checks.
EU Citizens Buying Property in Spain: Complete Guide
EU citizens buying property in Spain: NIE number, free movement rights, empadronamiento after 90 days, taxes, and how the process differs from non-EU buyers.
Germany Spain Holiday Home Tax: Complete 2026 Guide
German owners of a Spanish holiday home pay NRIT at 19% and must also declare in Germany via Anlage V and AUS. The Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen explained.
Gross vs Net Yield Spain: 2026 Investor Calculator
Gross vs net yield in Spain for 2026: plain-English formulas, EU 19% vs non-EU 24% NRIT, yield-on-cost, and three worked Costa Blanca examples for buyers.
Hidden Costs of Buying Property in Spain: 2026 Guide
Hidden costs of buying property in Spain beyond the 10–13% headline: gestoría, valuation, FX spread, community fees, insurance, derramas, and furniture.
Highest Rental Yield Areas in Spain 2026: Where to Buy
The highest rental yield areas in Spain for 2026, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, inland Murcia and Costa del Sol compared, with gross 5–6% bands and net caveats.
How to Buy Spain Property Remotely from Abroad 2026
Buying Spain property remotely is routine with a power of attorney, an independent lawyer and an NIE via consulate. Here is the 2026 workflow.
How to Calculate Rental Yield in Spain: 2026 Method
How to calculate rental yield in Spain for 2026: a step-by-step method with spreadsheet lines, purchase costs in the denominator, and three worked examples.
Long-Term vs Holiday Rental in Spain: 2026 Investor Guide
Long-term vs holiday rental in Spain compared: income stability, 8–12% vs 15–25% management fees, STR licence rules, tenant law, and a worked €250k model.
New Build Developments Spain 2026: Markets, Costs & Returns
New build developments Spain 2026: IVA 10% plus AJD 1.5%, top delivery markets Alicante and Málaga, completions pipeline, developer checks, buyer scenarios.
NIE Number for Spain Property: How to Apply in 2026
An NIE is mandatory before you sign for Spanish property. Learn how to apply via police, consulate or a gestor with power of attorney in 2026.
Non-Lucrative Visa Spain: Guide for Property Owners
Non-lucrative visa Spain requirements, income thresholds, health insurance, and how property ownership supports your move without triggering work rights.
Non-Resident Mortgage Spain: Foreign Buyer Guide 2026
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.
Off-Plan Property Spain: Full Guide for Buyers 2026
Everything you need to know about buying off-plan property in Spain in 2026: legal protections, deposit guarantees, costs, timelines and key risks.
Off Plan vs Resale Spain: Which Route Wins in 2026?
Off plan vs resale Spain: IVA 10% vs ITP 6-10%, completions gap, stage payments, capital growth, red flags, and the 2026 decision guide for every buyer profile.
Power of Attorney for Spain Property: Complete 2026 Guide
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 Spain: Costs, Fees & What to Expect
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.
Short-Term Rental Licence Spain 2026: Rules by Town Hall
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.
Snagging Inspection Spain New Build: Full Buyer Guide
Pre-handover snagging on Spanish new builds: punch lists, developer rectification, notary handover checks, and community registration steps.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa for Property Buyers: 2026
How Spain's Digital Nomad Visa works alongside property ownership. Income thresholds, Beckham Law tax, buying vs renting, and the path to permanent residence.
Spain Non-Resident Income Tax on Rental Income 2026
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 Spain: Who Pays It on a Property Sale
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.
Spain Property Scams: Foreign Buyer Red Flags 2026
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.
Spain Property Transfer Tax: ITP vs IVA vs AJD 2026
Spain property transfer tax explained: ITP on resale versus IVA plus AJD on new build, autonomous community rates, and worked Alicante examples.
Spain Residency Without Golden Visa: Your 2026 Options
The Golden Visa ended 3 April 2025. Discover the legal residency routes available to property buyers in Spain: Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, and more.
Tourist Licence Alicante vs Málaga: 2026 STR Rules
Tourist licence rules for Alicante province and Málaga: how Benidorm, Calpe, Torrevieja, Marbella, Mijas and Estepona differ, plus how to verify a licence ID.
UK Tax on Spanish Rental Property: 2026 Full Guide
UK residents owning Spanish rental property pay tax in both countries. NRIT, Spain-UK double tax treaty, foreign tax credits, and SA105 explained.
Buy Property in Spain as a Foreigner: Full 2026 Guide
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.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Spain? Full Rules 2026
Yes, foreigners can buy Spanish property with freehold title. EU and non-EU rules, documents, taxes, and 2026 changes after the Golden Visa ended in April.
Cost of Buying Property in Spain: All Fees & Taxes 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.
How to Buy Property in Spain: Full Step-by-Step 2026
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: Cadastral Value & Rates 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 in Spain: Property Purchase Fees 2026
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: 2026 Seller Guide
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 Golden Visa Ended 2025: What Buyers Do Now Guide
Spain Golden Visa ended 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025, digital nomad, non-lucrative, and EU routes for buyers without residency.
Spain Property Investment Guide: Yields, Markets 2026
Independent Spain property investment guide for 2026, transaction data, foreign buyer share, yield bands, Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol, and buyer red flags.
Spain Rental Yield Guide: Gross vs Net Returns 2026
Spain rental yield guide for 2026, gross vs net returns after IBI, community fees, NRIT, and management, with Alicante 5–6% bands and STR licence warnings.
Urban Planning Certificate Spain: Buyer Due Diligence
Urban planning certificate Spain, cédula urbanística vs certificado urbanístico, rural land traps, illegal builds, and red flags to check before arras.