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Introduction:
Investing in Spain

Whenever you commence an informative article about Spain, there is a tendency in the last couple of years to start with a negative. More...
Stage one:
Identifying the right property

The sources of information available to the prospective Spanish property owner are virtually endless. More...
Stage two:
What can you afford?

Thousands are leaving their home countries every year. With UK property prices at an all-time high many are considering selling up, buying a home abroad and investing the remaining capital to provide for their retirement years. Equally, many are buying a second home. In both cases there are certain costs that must be taken into consideration in addition to the price of the property. More...
Stage three:
Getting the best out of your Euros

When buying any property in the Euro zone, you will ultimately have to convert your hard-earned sterling into Euros to actually pay for your new home. More...
Stage four:
Protecting your interests

The Spanish Legal system is far removed from the British one when it comes to buying a property, so when seeking legal advice and deciding who should represent you for your purchase, there are a few key rules that should be observed. More...
Stage five:
Checking your property

Once a legal representative is appointed the property you are considering buying should be thoroughly searched by your Spanish lawyer before any contract to purchase is signed. More...
Stage six:
Compraventa – the conveyancing process

The first stage in property ownership is the Contrato de Compraventa - the private purchase contract – containing the conditions of the purchase/sale. More...
Stage seven:
New and “resale” properties

Buying a new rather than a resale property demands a different conveyance process. While a resale property requires the above background checks, purchasing a new property offers different pitfalls. More...
Stage eight:
Completion of purchase/sale

In Spain there exists a system of a public Notaries. More...
Stage nine:
Purchase costs and taxes

The buyer is usually responsible for: More...
Step ten:
Main annual taxes

A detailed discussion of annual taxes and Inheritance tax planning is outside the scope of this article but for your information the following may be useful: More...

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