The costs and the sequence are the same wherever on the coast you buy. These guides are kept in one place so there is one version to keep right.
The Buying Process
The first and most important step when purchasing a property in Spain, even before choosing the property you wish to purchase, is to engage a Lawyer to guide you throughout the procedure and start a Due Diligence process in order to ascertain whether the…
- Reservation Of The Property
- Private Purchase Contract
- Signing Title Deed
- Registration Title Deed
Taxes And Expenses
Depending on the type of property you are purchasing, we can distinguish between two types of situations for the taxes and expenses of purchasing a property: first transmission and second transmission or resale.In the case of a resale property, the following taxes and expenses…
- Legal fees: 1% of the property purchase price + 21% VAT.
- VAT 10% for residential properties and 21% for plots, garages and storage rooms.
- Stamp Duty (1,2% for Andalusia)
- Land Registry fees: this fee is also determined by the authorises and is usually between 50-70% of the notary fee.
As published in the guide; confirm current figures with your lawyer.
Read the full guideProperty Maintenance Expenses
There are currently three types of annual fees that must be paid by owners of properties in Spain:Expenses related to maintaining the property
Read the full guideInternational Schools Costa del Sol
There are many International Schools on the Costa del Sol. They are monitored and regulated by the Junta de Andalucia Consejeria de Educacion (Junta de Andalucia Education Department). All British Schools in Spain are inspected by the local authorities before being issued with a…
- Aloha College Marbella
- Calpe College International School San Pedro
- Laude San Pedro International College
- Swans International Primary School Marbella
- The English International College – Marbella East
- Colegio Alemán Juan Hoffman – Elviria