Buying process

It’s possible to haggle over the price of a home as long as you have the right motivation.

New technologies have many advantages. In just a few seconds you can open a bank account with a selfie, block your phone with your fingerprint, turn on the heating and do your tax returns. However, it is not as simple as it seems when it comes to signing a mortgage.

More and more non-Spaniards are buying houses in Spain.

ITP (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales y Actos Jurídicos Documentales), in English Property Transfer Tax and Documented Legal Acts, is an indirect tax which is applied to onerous transfers of property, in other words operations of exchange of wealth or assets between living persons (such as

With the upward trend in property prices, buyers want to find their dream home without going overbudget. As such, the key is to get the seller to lower the price of the house.

There’s always loads of legal stuff involved in buying any property, but as a foreigner in Spain you’ll have extra paperwork to do.

Buying a house is a lengthy process with lots of official hoops to jump through - use this comprehensive checklist to tick things off as you go. Check with the local authorities that the transaction is legal i.e.

Selling your house is a big moment, so follow these simple steps to make sure you’re doing it right: 1. Prepare the documentation: Before selling, it’s advisable to gather together all the important documents related to the property.

The cost of buying a house is more than just your monthly mortgage payments.

When looking for a house abroad, the market can be a bit confusing.

So you’ve decided to buy property in Spain. Now what? What with everything being in Spanish and the property market being so different, it can be quite daunting for first-time expat buyers. Fear not!