Guides
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Clear information before an important decision
Buying property in Spain raises questions about locations, costs, documentation, maintenance and how to manage a transaction from abroad. Our guides explain these subjects in plain language, helping you ask better questions and engage the right professionals.
The content is general information and does not replace legal, tax, financial or technical advice tailored to an individual transaction.
Initial guides
| Title | Introductory text |
Buying property in Spain as a non-resident | Non-residents can purchase and own property in Spain. The process is well established, but it involves several professionals, legal checks and tax obligations. |
Buying in Spain from Saudi Arabia | A practical guide to organising your property search, private viewings, powers of attorney, fund transfers and remote coordination between Saudi Arabia and Spain. |
Purchase costs and taxes | The advertised price is only one part of the acquisition budget. Taxes, legal and technical advice, notarial formalities and other transaction costs must also be considered. |
Madrid or Marbella | Two very different ways to establish a base in Spain, compared by lifestyle, family use and purchase objectives. |
Barcelona o Valencia? | Barcelona and Valencia both offer Mediterranean living, urban beaches, international connections and strong cultural identities. However, they provide very different experiences as a residential base. |
New development or resale property | New developments and resale properties can both offer excellent opportunities in Spain, but they involve different benefits, risks, costs and timescales. |
What to examine before buying | Layout, orientation, condition, surroundings and other matters that a sales viewing may not reveal. |
Caring for a second home | How to prevent incidents and organise keys, maintenance, suppliers, alarms and inspections during periods of absence. |
Planning a property search trip | How to concentrate useful viewings and arrive in Spain with clear criteria, documents and priorities. |