PropertinspainBuying in Spain from abroad

Writer, buying and living in Spain

Daniel Whitcombe

Well read in the practical side of foreign purchases: official buyer guides, notary and registrar publications, and the rules on residency and ownership

About

Daniel writes the chapters on how a purchase runs, who can buy, where to buy and how to check a location. He writes for readers who are new to the Spanish system and prefers plain explanations that name the official source. He is not a lawyer or adviser.

Sections written

  • Buying property in Spain by nationality6 chapters and 19 notes: Buying property in Spain as a British citizen; Buying property in Spain as an American; Buying property in Spain as a Canadian; Buying property in Spain as an Australian; Buying property in Spain as an EU citizen; Buying property in Spain as a non-EU citizen.
  • Checking a location before buying property in Spain4 chapters and 18 notes: Natural risks when buying property in Spain; Heat, damp and energy in a Spanish home; Rural property in Spain: water, septic tank and power; Daily life in Spain: healthcare, schools and noise.
  • Residency and tax status for Spanish property owners5 chapters and 18 notes: Spain golden visa: ended in April 2025; Residency and buying a house in Spain; Schengen 90-day limit for Spanish property owners; Spanish tax residency and owning property in Spain; Registering in Spain: padrón, EU certificate and TIE.
  • Spain property market, prices and rules for foreign buyers3 chapters and 18 notes: Spain property market for foreign buyers; Spain property prices: what the official data shows; Spain housing rules for foreign buyers: law and proposals.
  • The buying process6 chapters and 28 notes: Buying property in Spain step by step; Buying property in Spain as a foreigner: who can buy; Timing a purchase in Spain; Buying a second home, retirement home or home to live in; Ways to buy: as a couple, with others, through a company or from abroad; New build or resale: how the two purchases differ.
  • Types of property in Spain for foreign buyers7 chapters and 15 notes: Buying an apartment in Spain: what to check; Buying a villa in Spain: what to check; Buying a townhouse in Spain: what to check; Buying a country house in Spain: rural property checks; Buying land to build a house in Spain; Buying a property to renovate in Spain; Buying a beachfront or golf property in Spain.
  • Where to buy property in Spain: choosing an area14 chapters and 55 notes: Best places to buy property in Spain: how to choose; Cheapest places to buy property in Spain: what the data shows; Coast, village or city: choosing a setting in Spain; Buying property in inland Spain: Extremadura, Aragon, La Rioja; Buying a house on the Costa del Sol; Buying a house on the Costa Blanca; Buying a house on the Costa Cálida (Murcia); Buying a house in Andalusia; Buying a house in the Valencian Community; Buying a house in Catalonia; Buying a house in the Balearic Islands; Buying a house in the Canary Islands; Buying a home in Madrid; Buying a house in northern Spain.

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The person behind this profile is not a lawyer, tax adviser or registered professional. Nothing on the site replaces advice from an independent adviser acting for you.