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Guías para comprar y vender en la Costa del Sol: costes, impuestos, papeles y plazos, explicados con fuentes.
NIE Number Spain: How to Get Yours from the UK
NIE number Spain guide for UK buyers: the EX-15 form, the 9.84 euro fee, the London, Manchester and Edinburgh consulates, power of attorney and timings.
Estate agent fees in Spain: what it costs to sell on the Costa del Sol
Estate agent fees in Spain explained for Costa del Sol sellers: the OCU's 2% to 6% range, 21% VAT, who pays and whether you owe a fee if nothing sells.
Selling property in Spain with tenants: what landlords need to know in 2026
Selling property in Spain with tenants? Find out what happens to the lease, how to notify the tenant's right to buy first and what changed in October 2026.
Deposit Contract in Spain: how the deposit contract works for buyers and sellers
How an arras contract in Spain works: deposit types, how much to pay, cash limits for non-residents, signing in English and what if someone pulls out.
Nota Simple in Spain: How to Get One and How to Read It
What a nota simple shows, how to order one from abroad for 9.02 euros plus VAT, and how to read the charges section before you pay a deposit in Spain.
Property Tax in Spain: Buying, Owning and Selling in 2026
Property tax in Spain for UK buyers: 7% ITP in Andalucía, IBI, 24% non-resident tax on Modelo 210, 19% on the gain when you sell, and the 100% tax status.
Buying Property in Marbella: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying property in Marbella: each step from NIE to Land Registry, buying costs in Andalucía, post-Brexit rules for UK buyers and tourist rental licences.
Selling property in Spain with a mortgage: how it works
Selling property in Spain with a mortgage? How to pay it off at the notary, the bank's early repayment fee caps, registry cancellation and the 3% rule.
First occupation licence in Spain: what buyers in Andalucía should check
Buying on the Costa del Sol? How the first occupation licence works in Andalucía, what AFO means and how to check undeclared extensions before signing.
Capital Gains Tax in Spain When You Sell a Property
Capital gains tax in Spain on property: 19% to 30% for residents, 19% for non-residents, the 3% retention, Modelo 210, exemptions and plusvalía explained.