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Most European countries allow foreigners to purchase property, though some have restrictions for non-EU nationals. A real estate lawyer can advise on your specific situation.
Title searches, planning permission checks, mortgage encumbrance searches, and review of the sale contract. Always use an independent lawyer, not the seller's lawyer.
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Find My Lawyer in 60 SecondsPurchasing property in Spain involves the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP) for resale property — a regional tax (tributo cedido) that varies from 6% in Madrid to 11% in Extremadura. New-build purchases pay IVA 10% plus AJD (Actos Jurídicos Documentados) stamp duty instead of ITP.
| CCAA | General ITP Rate | On €300,000 | On €500,000 | Reduced Rate (conditions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 6% | €18,000 | €30,000 | No reduced rate |
| Canarias | 6.5% | €19,500 | €32,500 | 4% primary + first home (under €150k) |
| Navarra | 6% | €18,000 | €30,000 | — |
| Andalucía | 7% | €21,000 | €35,000 | 3.5% families 3+ children, disability |
| La Rioja | 7% | €21,000 | €35,000 | 5% under-36, rural |
| País Vasco | 7% | €21,000 | €35,000 | 4% primary residence (Diputaciones Forales) |
| Aragón | 8% | €24,000 | €40,000 | 5% under-35, large family, disability |
| Asturias | 8% | €24,000 | €40,000 | 3% rural municipalities under 3,000 pop. |
| Castilla y León | 8% | €24,000 | €40,000 | 4% under-36 primary residence |
| Murcia | 8% | €24,000 | €40,000 | 3% disability / large family |
| Baleares | 8% / 9% / 10% / 12% | €24,000 | €48,000+ | Progressive: 8% ≤€400k; 9% €400k–600k; 10% €600k–1M; 12% above €1M |
| Cataluña | 10% | €30,000 | €50,000 | 11% above €1M; 5% VPO protection housing |
| Comunidad Valenciana | 10% | €30,000 | €50,000 | 8% primary residence under €400k |
| Galicia | 10% | €30,000 | €50,000 | 8% primary residence |
| Cantabria | 10% | €30,000 | €50,000 | 5% disability / large family |
| Castilla-La Mancha | 9% | €27,000 | €45,000 | — |
| Extremadura | 11% | €33,000 | €55,000 | 6% primary residence under €122k |
Property: Resale villa, Marbella 29602, purchase price €520,000. Andalucía: ITP 7% general rate.
| Item | Cost |
| ITP (7% — Andalucía) | €36,400 |
| Notaría fees (Arancel RD 1426/1989 + IVA 21%) | ≈ €1,800 |
| Registro de la Propiedad | ≈ €900 |
| Gestoría (ITP filing + Registro) | €350 |
| Abogado (due diligence + contract review) | €1,500–3,000 |
| Nota simple (Registro de la Propiedad) | €9 |
| TOTAL acquisition costs (excl. abogado) | ≈ €39,459 (7.6%) |
Plusvalía municipal (IIVTNU): Paid by the seller, not the buyer. Since STS Nov 2021 (unconstitutionality ruling), the tax must be calculated on actual gain — zero plusvalía if no gain. Non-resident IRNR withholding: Non-resident sellers must have 3% withheld by buyer at completion (LIRNR art. 25.2) — buyer pays this to Hacienda within 1 month via Modelo 211.
