Torrevieja is one of the most looked-at towns on the Costa Blanca, and the one with the most myths attached: from "it's all pensioners" to "the World Health Organization named it…
Bought a home in Spain and thinking of letting it? A home by the sea can earn its keep. But there are two ways to let it, and they are almost two different worlds, each with its…
"How much does a flat in Spain cost?" is usually the first question. It has no single answer: in one town a square metre costs two thousand euros, in another nearly six.
A common question: will a Spanish bank lend to a foreigner who does not live in Spain? Yes. Spanish banks have lent to non-residents for decades; it is routine. Here is how much…
Buying a home in Spain as a foreigner is simpler than it looks from outside. The process has been tested for decades, the buyer's rights are protected by law, and most of the work…
Buying a flat in another country can feel like a leap: a foreign language, unfamiliar law, and money going to a developer you have only seen on a website. Here is how a new-build…
The building is finished, the keys are yours, and the bank guarantee on your stage payments has closed. Two years later a damp patch appears on the bedroom wall. Or, seven years…
The purchase is done and the keys are in your hand. Then comes the part nobody dwells on at the notary: every year, the home costs money. Not a fortune, but not nothing either,…
You cannot buy a home in Spain without an NIE. It is the first piece of paperwork in every purchase, and the one most likely to hold up a completion date if it is left too late.
Start with the good news: Brexit did not change your right to buy. A UK citizen can buy a home anywhere in Spain, with the same ownership rights as a Spanish national. No…
A Spanish property listing shows one number. What leaves your account is more: taxes and conveyancing come on top. Here is what you will pay and why, so nothing surprises you at…
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