How long does it take to buy property in Spain?
A straightforward purchase typically takes 4–8 weeks from a signed arras (deposit contract) to the notary deed — longer if you need an NIE, a non-resident mortgage, or have to resolve a registry issue.
The slowest steps are usually obtaining the NIE (appointment availability) and arranging a non-resident mortgage. Sorting the NIE and a bank account early shortens the timeline.
Due diligence runs before the arras, so it doesn't add to this clock — but skipping it is what causes the expensive delays later.
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