Before you buy
6 guides
- The buying process, step by stepFrom the first viewing to signing at the notary: who does what, and when.→
- Buying costs and taxesTransfer tax, notary, land registry and fees: what to budget on top of the price.→
- How to get a NIE numberThe foreigner’s ID number you need before you can buy, and how to get one quickly.→
- Mortgages for non-residentsHow much Spanish banks lend to foreign buyers, and what they ask for.→
- Choosing a lawyerWhy you need an independent lawyer, what they check, and what it costs.→
- Surveys and checksLicences, debts, boundaries and building surveys: the checks that protect you.→
Glossary of Spanish property terms
Escritura, nota simple, arras and the other words you will meet.
Open the glossary →- Escritura
- Nota simple
- Arras
Owning and selling
3 guides
Not sure who to call?
Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll introduce 2–3 agents who cover the area. It’s free for buyers.