Latest Blog Posts: Real Estate Marketing That Actually Sells
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Capital gain on selling a property in España
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How to calculate the return on a rental property
Real estate investment · España A sound investment does not begin with the advertised return: it begins with understanding all the figures and all the risks. Buying a property as an investment in España requires analysing the total upfront cost, actual rental demand, the legality of the intended use, ongoing costs, financing, taxation, vacancy periods…
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Scams and warning signs when buying a home in España
Property transaction security · España A warning sign does not prove a scam, but it may justify pausing payment until it has been verified. Before paying a reservation fee, deposit or any significant amount, independently verify which property you are buying, who is authorised to sell it, who receives the money and which document supports…
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Long-term or holiday rental: how to compare them
Investment · Rentals · Strategy Long-term or holiday rental: assess viability first, then profitability Holiday rentals can generate more variable income and require much more active management. Long-term residential rentals can offer greater continuity, but they are subject to a tenancy framework that offers greater protection to the tenant. Neither option is automatically more profitable.…
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Buying a property to invest in España
Real estate investment · España A sound investment does not begin with the advertised return: it begins with understanding all the figures and all the risks. Buying a property as an investment in España requires analysing the total upfront cost, actual rental demand, the legality of the intended use, ongoing costs, financing, taxation, vacancy periods…
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Buying a second home in España
Second home · España A good second home should also work when you are not there. Buying a second home in España involves much more than choosing a holiday area. You need to budget for purchase taxes, annual maintenance, community fees, insurance, financing, tax obligations for the owner and remote management. If you also want…
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Tourist rental of residential properties in España
Investment and rentals · national framework Buying for tourist rentals does not start with yield. It starts by confirming that the intended use is viable. In España, there is no single tourist-rental authorisation that covers every property. Before basing the purchase price on short-term rental income, a buyer must verify the regulations of the autonomous…
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Where to buy a home in España: how to choose the right area
Choose the location before choosing the property The right area is not the most famous one: it is the one that suits your intended use, budget and lifestyle. España brings together very different markets within one country. Coastal areas, major cities, islands, norte and inland locations can offer completely different buying experiences. A useful comparison…
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Documents required to sell a property in España
Seller's document checklist Preparing the documents before finding a buyer can prevent delays when it is time to sign. To sell a property in España, the following are usually reviewed: identity, title deed, Land Registry information, cadastral reference, IBI, homeowners' association, energy efficiency and any potential encumbrances. However, there is no identical document file for…
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Withholding of 3% when selling a property as a non-resident
Non-resident seller · IRNR The 3% withheld on the sale is not necessarily your final tax liability. When a non-resident taxpayer without a permanent establishment sells a property located in España, the buyer must generally withhold 3% of the agreed consideration and pay it to the Spanish Tax Agency as an advance payment of the…