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Legal & TitleCatastro vs Registro de la Propiedad: Which One Defines Your Spanish Property?
Confused about Catastro vs Registro de la Propiedad in Spain? Learn which one legally defines ownership, boundaries, and value — and how to fix discrepancies.
Legal & TitleBuying Property in Spain Remotely: Power of Attorney and the Poder Notarial Explained
Learn how to buy property in Spain without flying over: how a poder notarial works, how to grant one from abroad, and the pitfalls foreign buyers should avoid.
Legal & TitleAfter the Golden Visa: Buying Property in Spain Without Residency
Spain's Golden Visa for real estate is gone, but foreigners can still buy property freely. Here's how to purchase without residency, and what to do instead.
Legal & TitleCapital Gains Tax When Selling Spanish Property as a Non-Resident: The Rules You Need to Know
Non-residents selling Spanish property face a 19% capital gains tax, a 3% buyer retention, and possibly plusvalía municipal. Here's how each works.
Legal & TitleIRNR & Modelo 210 for Non-Resident Property Owners in Spain: 2026 Guide to Imputed Income and Rental Tax
Non-resident property owners in Spain must file Modelo 210 for imputed income or rental tax under IRNR. Here's how it works in 2026, and what to watch for.
Legal & TitleThe 3% Retention When a Non-Resident Sells Property in Spain: How to Get It Back (2026 Guide)
When a non-resident sells property in Spain, the buyer withholds 3% for Hacienda. Here's how the retention works in 2026 and how to claim your refund.
Legal & TitleIVA and AJD on New-Build Property in Spain: VAT and Stamp Duty Explained for 2026
Buying new-build in Spain in 2026? Here's how IVA (VAT) and AJD (stamp duty) work, who pays what, and the pitfalls foreign buyers must avoid.
Legal & TitleRegistro de la Propiedad Explained: How Spain's Land Registry Protects Your Title in 2026
Understand how Spain's Registro de la Propiedad secures your title, what the escritura registration involves, and how to avoid costly mistakes as a foreign buyer.
Legal & TitleThe Role of the Notario in a Spanish Property Purchase (2026 Guide)
Understand what a Spanish notario actually does at closing, what they don't do for you, and why you still need an independent abogado on your side.
Legal & TitleNIE Number to Buy Property in Spain: The Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Buyers
The NIE is the tax ID every foreign buyer needs to purchase property in Spain. Here's how to get one in 2026, what documents you need, and common pitfalls.
Legal & TitleHow to Buy Property in Spain as a Foreigner: The Complete 2026 Legal Process
A practical 2026 walkthrough of the legal steps to buy a house in Spain as a foreigner — NIE, due diligence, notary, taxes, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Legal & TitleCommon Pitfalls When Buying Property in Spain (and How to Avoid Them) — 2026 Guide
A 2026 practical guide to the most common pitfalls when buying property in Spain — title traps, off-plan risks, scams, taxes — and how to avoid them.
Legal & TitleThe Notario and Registro de la Propiedad: How Spanish Title Works in 2026
Understand how the notario, the escritura pública, and the Registro de la Propiedad combine to give you secure, marketable title to Spanish real estate.
Legal & TitleDue Diligence When Buying in Spain: The Nota Simple Explained (2026 Guide)
Learn how to use the Nota Simple to verify ownership, debts and charges before buying property in Spain — the single most important due diligence step.
Legal & TitleWhy You Need an NIE to Buy Property in Spain: A 2026 Guide for Foreign Buyers
The NIE is the single most important number you'll get as a foreign buyer in Spain. Here's why you can't close a property purchase without it.
Legal & TitleCan Foreigners Buy Property in Spain? The Rules for EU and Non-EU Buyers (2026 Guide)
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Spain with the same rights as locals. Here's what EU and non-EU buyers need to know about NIE numbers, taxes, and legal steps in 2026.