Guides

Buying property in Spain, without the surprises.

Plain-language guides for foreign buyers — contracts, paperwork and the checks that protect your money.

How to buy property in Spain

The complete process for foreign buyers — the steps, the ~10–13% in costs, and the four checks that protect your money.

The Land Registry extract that proves ownership and exposes charges — its three sections, and the red flags that stop a purchase.

Unpaid community fees can follow the property to you. How to find them — and what to demand before completion.

Sourced, first-sentence answers to the questions foreigners ask — nota simple, NIE, taxes, rent control and more.

What the Spanish deposit contract is, the Article 1454 rule, and why due diligence must come first.

The ID number every foreign buyer needs first — the three ways to get one and what you'll need.

The six checks that separate a clean purchase from a costly surprise — before you sign.