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Buying guides · 14 min read
Buying Property in Spain: The Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Buyers
The complete step-by-step process for buying property in Spain as a foreigner in 2026 — from NIE application to notary signing, with every cost and legal requirement explained.
Maya Kallio · 16 April 2026
Buying guides · 11 min read
British Buyer’s Guide to Spanish Property: Tax, Costs & Legal Steps
The post-Brexit specifics for British buyers purchasing on the Costa del Sol: the 90/180-day rule, double taxation, Sterling conversion strategies, and what changed when the UK left the EU.
Maya Kallio · 24 April 2026
Finance · 9 min read
Closing Costs When Buying Property in Spain: Every Fee Explained
Every cost beyond the purchase price: ITP, IVA, notary, registro, lawyer, gestoría, and a line-by-line comparison of €1.5M resale vs new-build total costs.
Maya Kallio · 30 April 2026
Buying guides · 10 min read
Buying Off-Plan Property in Spain: Risks, Rewards & Legal Protection
Off-plan buying in Spain: how stage payments work, the bank guarantee that protects your money, how to vet a developer, and the warranty structure that covers you for 10 years.
Maya Kallio · 7 May 2026
Finance · 8 min read
Power of Attorney in Spain: How to Buy Property Without Flying Over
A poder notarial lets your lawyer sign at the notary on your behalf, so you can complete a Spanish property purchase without being in the country. Here is how the process works, what it costs, and where buyers go wrong.
Marco Elsinger · 9 June 2026
Buying guides · 8 min read
Choosing a Property Lawyer in Spain: The 8 Questions You Must Ask
Your lawyer is the most important appointment in a Spanish property purchase. An independent abogado checks title, verifies debts, handles taxes, and protects your interests at the notary. These eight questions help you distinguish competent professionals from those who could cost you thousands.
Marco Elsinger · 13 June 2026
Buying guides · 8 min read
Spanish Notary System Explained: What Happens on Completion Day
Completion day at a Spanish notary follows a structured process: identity verification, deed reading, signing, payment confirmation, and key handover. The entire appointment takes 45 to 90 minutes. Here is what happens step by step, what the notary checks, and what you need to bring.
Maya Kallio · 16 June 2026
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