Property guides for Spain
Evergreen reference content for international buyers, owners and sellers on the Costa del Sol.
6 series · 33 guides · Updated September 2026
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Buying
The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Spain
Everything international buyers need to know about purchasing property in Spain: the search and offer process, legal checks, the NIE, contra…
6 guides
Buying
Costs & Taxes When Buying and Owning in Spain
What Spanish property really costs: purchase taxes (ITP, VAT, AJD), notary and registry fees, legal fees, and the annual costs of ownership …
6 guides
Buying
Choosing Where to Buy in Spain
Honest comparisons for buyers deciding between Spain's coasts and towns: Costa del Sol vs Costa Blanca, the best areas for families, golf, i…
4 guides
Investment
Property Investment in Spain
Whether Spanish property is a good investment and how to do it well: yields, price trends, rental rules, new-build vs resale, and the mistak…
7 guides
Living
Residency & Visas for Spain
What Spanish residency really requires after the end of the golden visa: the non-lucrative and digital nomad visas with current thresholds, …
5 guides
Living
Living on the Costa del Sol
Practical guides to daily life on the Costa del Sol for international residents: schools, healthcare, transport, residency and what each sea…
5 guides
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Buy Property in Spain and Get Residency? No
The golden visa ended 3 April 2025. No purchase price grants residency. The routes that still work, and the 90/180 rule if you stay non-resident.
10 min read
Cost of Owning Property in Spain: Taxes and Fees
Purchase costs, IBI, Modelo 210, community fees, and selling costs in Andalucía. 2026 rates and a worked example.
11 min read
Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol: Where to Buy in 2026
Prices, taxes, climate, airports and the investment case, compared with 2026 data from both coasts, and an honest verdict from someone who chose one of them.
10 min read