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Frequently asked

Buying in Spain, answered.

Do I need a Spanish NIE number to buy?

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Yes. Every foreign buyer needs a Número de Identificación de Extranjero (NIE) to sign at notary and open a Spanish bank account. We introduce you to a lawyer who arranges it — usually in one to three weeks.

How much are the total purchase costs on top of the price?

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Budget roughly 10–13 % on resale properties: 7 % ITP transfer tax (Andalucía), notary and land registry fees, and legal fees around 1 % + VAT. New-builds attract 10 % VAT + 1.2 % stamp duty instead of ITP.

Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?

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Yes. Spanish and international private banks lend to non-residents, typically up to 60–70 % LTV. We introduce you to the mortgage brokers and private bankers we work with regularly.

How long does a purchase take?

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From offer to keys is usually 6–10 weeks. A reservation contract locks the property while due diligence is completed; a private purchase contract (arras) follows with a 10 % deposit; completion is at notary.

Do you show properties that aren't on the site?

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Yes — a meaningful share of what we work with is off-market. Once we've spoken and understood what you're looking for, we introduce properties that aren't listed publicly.

Can you help after the purchase?

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Yes. We stay involved for renovation, interior design, staff, property management and rental — see the Services page. One point of contact from first call to years after handover.

Do I have to fly to Marbella to buy?

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No. Many of our clients complete via power of attorney granted to their Spanish lawyer. Viewings can be done in person or via private video walk-throughs.

Which currencies and languages do you work in?

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Transactions are in EUR. Our team works in English, Swedish, German and Spanish; we introduce Russian and French-speaking partners on request.

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