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Simple, clear and easy-to-read guides to understand everything about property in Spain!

How to get your NIE in Spain or at a Spanish consulate abroad in 2026

Everything about the NIE in Spain: what the identification number is for, applying from your home country or in Spain, documents, timescales, cost and why you need it to buy a property or complete formalities, while avoiding the pitfalls.

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Giving a power of attorney before a notary in Spain

A practical guide to notarial powers of attorney in Spain: the representative's role, signing before a notary or at a consulate, apostille, translation, cost, revocation and use in a remote property purchase, while avoiding the pitfalls.

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Contrato de arras in Spain: the 2026 guide to securing your purchase

Everything about the arras contract in Spain: deposit, commitments of buyer and seller, possible forms, consequences if either party withdraws and checks before signing, to avoid unpleasant surprises.

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Nota Simple in Spain: the document to check before buying a property

Understanding the Nota Simple in Spain: why it matters before buying, owner details, charges, mortgages, property description, how to request it and what to check before committing, so you can go ahead with confidence.

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The costs of buying a property in Spain

Everything about buying costs in Spain: ITP, VAT, AJD, notary, land registry, gestoría, bank fees and the overall budget to plan for, depending on the type of property, the region and your situation, to secure your project.

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ITP in Spain: definition, calculation, rates by region in 2026 and payment

Everything about ITP in Spain: definition, properties concerned, calculation, rates by autonomous community, possible reductions, payment deadlines and the weight of this tax in your purchase budget, avoiding the pitfalls without wasting time.

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The 8 steps of buying a property in Spain in 2026

The 8 steps of a property purchase in Spain: NIE, budget, financing, property search, legal checks, reservation, arras contract and final signing before the notary, before you move forward with your project.

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Opening a bank account in Spain: steps, banks and documents

A practical guide to opening a bank account in Spain: required documents, resident or non-resident, types of cards, choosing a bank, fees and useful steps before a property purchase, avoiding the pitfalls without wasting time.

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What should you check before completing a property purchase in Spain?

The essential checks before buying in Spain: nota simple, land registry, debts, charges, licences, planning, taxes and the support we recommend to avoid unpleasant surprises, so you can go ahead with confidence.

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The role of the notary in Spain

Understanding the notary's role in Spain: checking identity, signing the deed, registration at the land registry, collecting taxes and the limits of the notary's role in a property purchase, before you commit.

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The 90/180-day rule for UK and US home owners in Spain (EES and ETIAS)

How long UK and US home owners can stay in Spain: the 90/180-day rule, what the EES records at the border, ETIAS, and visas for longer stays.

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Spain's non-lucrative visa: buying a home to live or retire in Spain

Spain's non-lucrative visa in 2026: €2,400 a month in income, documents, TIE, renewals and how buying or renting a home fits into your application.

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