Buyer Guides
Buying Off-Plan Property
How reservations, private purchase contracts, stage payments and bank guarantees work when buying off-plan.
Guide type: Buyer Guides
Destination guides for every Costa del Sol location, plus clear buyer and investment guides for purchasing a new development in Spain.
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Buying as a Non-Resident
NIE, bank account, mortgages and taxes for buyers who live outside Spain.
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Buying Through a Company
When buying through a company may or may not make sense – and why to take tax advice first.
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Taxes & Buying Costs
The taxes and fees to budget for when buying a new-build home in Andalusia.
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Mortgages in Spain
How Spanish mortgages work for residents and non-residents.
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Reservation Contracts
What a reservation agreement does and what to check before paying the deposit.
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Private Purchase Contracts
The key clauses in a Spanish private purchase contract for a new build.
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Bank Guarantees
How payments before completion are protected on off-plan purchases.
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NIE Numbers
What an NIE is and why you need one to buy property in Spain.
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Completion & Notary
What happens on completion day at the notary.