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Buying in Spain as a non-resident: the eleven steps

Buying in Spain as a non-resident: the eleven steps

Buying in Spain as a non-resident: the eleven steps

NIE, bank account, notary and the taxes, in the order they actually happen.

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Buying in Spain as a non-resident: the eleven steps

Buying in Spain as a non-resident is straightforward if you do things in the right order. Most delays come from starting the paperwork too late.

Before you make an offer

Apply for your NIE, open a Spanish bank account and appoint an independent lawyer. We can arrange all three within two weeks.

From offer to keys

A private contract and a ten percent deposit, the lawyer’s checks on the land registry and licences, the mortgage if you need one, and finally signing at the notary, where the keys change hands.

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© 2026 Marea

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New launches, once a month

Marea

© 2026 Marea

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