Transferring a large sum of money internationally is not the same as sending a few hundred euros to a friend. When buying property in Spain, you may need to send anywhere from a few thousand euros for a reservation deposit to several hundred thousand...

Many international expats dream of running a café, bar, or boutique in Spain. If you are looking to invest in the Spanish commercial sector, you will quickly encounter the term traspaso.

Spain is one of the most active property investment markets in Europe. Foreign buyers account for around 14% of all purchases, property prices have risen in 51 out of 52 provincial capitals over the past year, and rental yields across the country ave...

Within your first few weeks in Spain, you will almost certainly hear the word gestor or gestoría. Your estate agent will mention it, the town hall will mention it, and any expat who has lived here for more than a year will tell you to find one. What...

Spain is consistently one of the most popular countries in the world for holiday home buyers. The combination of reliable sunshine, accessible flights from most of Europe, a wide range of property types, and a well-established international buying ma...

Spain has been one of Europe’s most consistently attractive property markets for international investors for decades. A combination of strong tourism, a growing rental market, competitive entry prices relative to comparable European destinations, a...

When planning a relocation, the Iberian sunshine, Mediterranean diet, and relaxed pace of life are always the initial draws. However, once the romantic dream of moving abroad meets reality, the practicalities of day-to-day security become the ultimat...

Spanish law does not require you to hire a lawyer when buying property. You could, in theory, complete a purchase using only a notary. In practice, however, the vast majority of experienced buyers — and every property professional we are aware of â...

Moving to Spain involves considerably more than packing your belongings and booking a flight. Between visa applications, NIE numbers, property searches, bank accounts, school enrolments, and the general complexity of Spanish bureaucracy, the process ...

The Barcelona property market has entered a phase of mature, stable growth following the record-breaking surges of 2024 and 2025. Barcelona is a city defined by its physical limits—wedged between the Collserola mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. ...

Spain's property market entered 2026 with prices rising at their fastest pace in nearly two decades. The national average for new and resale housing reached €1,987 per square metre in Q1 2026, representing a 14.3% year-on-year increase and 11.8...

If you want to buy property in Spain, finding the right deal can make all the difference to your lifestyle and your wallet. While the real estate market remains highly competitive, savvy buyers can still find incredible bargain properties by keeping ...

If you are considering buying a property in Spain, understanding how the tax system compares to Germany is one of the most practical steps you can take. Some taxes work in a similar way in both countries; others are structured quite differently, and ...

Spain's residential property market maintained strong upward momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with house prices rising 14.3% year-on-year, according to the latest IMIE Mercados Locales report from Tinsa by Accumin. In real terms, once infla...

Mallorca is one of Europe’s most desirable places to live — but it is also one of Spain’s most expensive. Understanding whether the lifestyle justifies the cost is the key question for most people considering a move.