Everything you need to know to buy on the Costa del Sol
Clear answers to the questions we hear most: taxes, NIE, mortgages, areas and every step of buying off-plan.
Buying property in Spain as a foreigner, step by step
NIE, bank account, taxes and steps: the essentials before you sign anything.
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What taxes you pay when buying a new build in Andalusia
VAT, stamp duty, notary and registry with a real €400,000 example.
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How to get an NIE number when buying a home in Spain
Where to apply, which form to use and how long it takes, even from abroad.
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Buying off-plan in Spain safely: what you must check
Guarantees, licence, deadlines and penalties: your money, protected.
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How to get a mortgage in Spain as a non-resident
How much they lend, which documents they ask for and what you must contribute.
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The Spain Golden Visa: what happened and what is left
It ended in April 2025. Here is what remains and what you can do.
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Which property taxes a non-resident pays in Spain every year
IBI, IRNR, rubbish tax and rentals: the real yearly cost of owning here.
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The best areas to live on the Costa del Sol for your plans
Estepona, Marbella, Mijas, Benalmádena, Málaga: which one fits you.
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Marbella or Estepona: the real differences when choosing where to buy
Price, lifestyle, schools and golf, compared plainly.
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Holiday rental licence in Andalusia: requirements and steps
Regional register, community approval and what changed in 2026.
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Cost of living on the Costa del Sol: the real costs of owning a home
Community fees, IBI, utilities and groceries: a realistic monthly budget.
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Buying a home in Spain as a UK buyer after Brexit
The 90/180 rule, 24% tax and visas: what changed and what did not.
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The new build buying process, from viewing to keys
Eight steps, real timescales and what you sign at each one.
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New build handover and snagging: the complete checklist
The list for checking your new home and how to claim for what fails.
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How to buy property in Spain remotely with a power of attorney
Sign from home: type of power, apostille and precautions.
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Moving to Spain: the Paperwork for Living on the Costa del Sol
Permits, padrón, healthcare and tax, in the order you will need them.
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Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa or Digital Nomad Visa: Which Suits You
Buying a home no longer grants residency. These are the two routes almost everyone uses.
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Spanish Inheritance Tax in Andalusia: What Your Heirs Pay
For children and spouses, almost nothing. For siblings and nephews, much more.
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New Build Homes in Malaga: Areas, Prices and What to Check
Where new homes are going up, what they cost and what to check before signing.
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Costa del Sol Property Prices: Town by Town in 2026
Price per square metre in seven towns, plus real new build examples.
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