For buyersTransfer tax or VAT plus stamp duty, notary, lawyer and mortgage: what you pay when buying in Andalucía, with two worked examples and the bills that follow.
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For buyersWho can buy, the NIE, the bank account, the lawyer, arras, mortgage, notary, what you pay afterwards and how long it takes. Step by step, 2026.
For tenantsDiscover the areaFor buyersOld Town, Port, Centre, the New Golden Mile, Selwo, Bahía Dorada or the mountain: what each area is like, who it suits and what you can buy.
Discover the areaFor buyersFor landlordsTwo towns 30 kilometres apart with different rhythms, prices and housing. Equivalent areas, who buys where, 2026 market data and how to decide.
For buyersFor landlordsCommunity of owners, town hall, property requirements and the tourism register: what to check in Andalucía before letting a home to tourists.
For sellersFor buyersUsable, built, built with common areas and buildability: what each one measures, where to check it and what to do when they do not match.
For sellersFor buyersA reservation is not a receipt and Spanish deposits (arras) come in three kinds. What you sign, what you can get back and what to check first.
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