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Buying property in Asturias: what to check

By Daniel WhitcombeReviewed by Marta Calderón IbáñezPublished Updated Stage 3: Choose where and what

Quick answer

Asturias has mountains close to the sea, green valleys and village houses, with a price rise among the highest in the latest index. The resale transfer tax follows a scale. Check damp, the roof, flood risk in valleys and the licence and registry of any rural house.

Applies toBuyers considering a village house, a flat or a rural home in Asturias.

On this page: 11 sections
  1. The region
  2. The market
  3. Taxes
  4. Village houses
  5. Rain, rivers and slopes
  6. Coast and mountains
  7. Who it may suit
  8. What we could not verify
  9. Questions to ask on site in this place
  10. Before you pay a deposit in this place
  11. More on this topic
Checked 26 October 2026by Marta Calderón Ibáñez. Claims on this page are tied to the sources listed at the end.

§ 1The region

Asturias lies on the Bay of Biscay between Galicia and Cantabria. Its coast has cliffs, small beaches and fishing villages, and the Picos de Europa mountains rise close behind. The region has industrial cities such as Gijón and Oviedo and many rural villages. This page belongs to the chapter on what Northern Spain means.

§ 2The market

The statistics institute reports an annual price rise of 15.0% in Asturias in the second quarter of 2026, against 12.2% nationally. We found no registry average for the region, so we print none. Ask local agents for recent sales.

§ 3Taxes

The Ministry of Finance table updated in September 2026 gives the general transfer tax in Asturias as a scale from 8% to 10%. We could not read the regional text, so ask the regional tax agency and your notary for the rate on your price. The costs section explains.

§ 4Village houses

Rural houses bring damp, wet roofs, rot and old wiring, and traditional outbuildings may have protection. Take a survey, visit in winter, and ask the town hall for the planning status in writing. The property types section explains old houses and rural land.

§ 5Rain, rivers and slopes

Steep valleys and rivers bring flood and landslide risk. Check the national flood viewer and the position of the plot, and the road in winter. The location checks section explains.

§ 6Coast and mountains

Coastal homes are subject to the coastal law, which protects a zone of 100 metres inland from the shore. Mountain areas have protection rules that can limit building, and we did not read them.

§ 7Who it may suit

It may suit buyers who want mountains and sea close together, green countryside and smaller crowds, and who accept rain. Buying in Galicia covers Galicia and Cantabria explained covers Cantabria.

§ 8What we could not verify

We found no registry average for Asturias and could not read the regional tax text.

§ 9Questions to ask on site in this place

Ask about damp, the roof, the boundaries and the flood history of the plot. Ask the community administrator, if there is one, for the statutes, the last accounts and the minutes of the previous meetings. Visit in winter and after rain, because the north is green for a reason and damp shows in the wet months. Write down the answers and compare them with the documents your lawyer receives from the registry and the town hall.

§ 10Before you pay a deposit in this place

Check the regional tax rate for the exact region and province on your deed date. Have your lawyer check the title, the licences and the charges first, and keep the deposit small and refundable on conditions. Choose a lawyer who checks boundaries and the registry, and a surveyor who knows old stone buildings. The legal process section explains the contract and the deed.

§ 11More on this topic

Basque Country explained explains what to check when buying in Basque Country.

FAQRelated questions

Have prices risen quickly in Asturias?

The statistics institute reports a high annual rate for the region in the second quarter of 2026, among the highest of the regions we read. That describes the index, not any town, so compare recent sales.

What is the resale tax?

The Ministry’s table shows a sliding scale, not a flat percentage, and the regional legislation was beyond what we could read. Your notary and the regional tax office can state the exact charge for your price and date.

Is damp a concern?

Yes. The region is green because it rains, and old village houses can hold damp, rot and wet roofs. Take a survey and visit in winter.

Sources

About this page

Written by

Daniel Whitcombe

Writer, buying and living in Spain

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.

Reviewed by Marta Calderón Ibáñez, chief editor and source editor, 26 October 2026. Checked: Figures and rules checked against the official texts listed below

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General information only. This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Check your own situation with a qualified adviser.