Occupied property in Spain: tenant, eviction and deposit risks
Buying occupied property in Spain can transfer tenant, eviction and deposit risk to the buyer. Review the lease, possession route and arras protections first.
Buying Property in Spain
Legal and tax guides for foreigners buying property in Spain, including due diligence, nota simple, deposits, hidden defects, taxes and ownership risks.
First occupancy licence in Spain: mortgage, rental and resale risks
A missing first occupancy licence in Spain can affect mortgage approval, rental legality and resale value. Foreign buyers should test the file before arras.
Nota simple in Spain: property charges, embargoes and buyer risk
A nota simple vivienda can reveal mortgages, embargoes, ownership limits and other Spanish property risks, but buyers still need wider due diligence.
Hidden defects in Spanish property: claim deadlines after purchase
A premium legal guide for foreign buyers who discover hidden defects after buying property in Spain, focused on deadlines, evidence and claim strategy.
Eviction warranty in Spain: title problems after buying property
A practical guide for foreign buyers on saneamiento por evicción, seller warranty, Registry protection, hidden charges, and post-completion title disputes in Spain.
Arras contract with mortgage condition in Spain: protect the deposit
A practical legal risk guide for foreign buyers signing arras in Spain before mortgage approval, focused on bank refusal, evidence, deadlines and deposit return.
Contrato de arras modelos: Protect Your Spain Purchase
You’ve found a flat in Barcelona or a house on the coast. The estate agent sends over a “standard” contrato de arras modelos and says it’s just the usual reservation document. For many foreign buyers, that’s when the actual legal…
8 Critical Pitfalls of Buying Property in Spain to Avoid in 2026
Spain’s property market is appealing, but it’s filled with potential traps for unsuspecting foreign buyers. The dream of a sun-soaked villa or a chic city apartment can quickly become a financial and legal nightmare if you’re not prepared. From our…
Spanish Property Tax for Non-Residents: A 2026 Guide
If you own property in Spain but don’t live there, Spanish property tax for non-residents is one of the first things you need to understand. The rules are different from those that apply to Spanish residents, and the cost of…
Spain Golden Visa: What Happened and What Comes Next
The Spanish Golden Visa program ended on April 3, 2025. After twelve years, real estate investment no longer buys residency. Here is what happened and what options remain. Why Spain Ended It Housing prices in Barcelona and Madrid pushed local…
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