Practical guides to buying in Spain
Taxes, regulations and regional differences: what you want to know before you make an offer. Blog articles from our consultants, based on real purchases.
Tourist licence in Spain: can you get one? The answer for almost 100 coastal towns
Can you still get a tourist licence (vivienda de uso turístico) in your coastal town? For anyone applying now, Málaga city, Alicante city, Valencia city and most Catalan resorts are currently closed or almost closed. In the Región de Murcia and much of the Costa del Sol we found no municipal freeze. Below is the short answer for each town, as of October 2026.
Squatters in Spain: how real is the risk, and what can you do about it?
Squatters in your Spanish home while you are back home. In Spain they are called okupas, and it is the fear buyers raise more often than any other. The risk is small but not zero, and it is very unevenly spread. Here is how to check it municipality by municipality, and how to make sure your property is not a target.
What does it really cost to buy a home in Spain?
The buyer's costs in Spain range from roughly 9% to over 13%. See the rates by region, two worked examples and the pitfalls that catch buyers out.
Flood risk in Spain: how to check it before you buy a home
Is your Spanish dream home in a flood zone? The risk is location-specific and can be checked in advance, right down to street level. Here’s how to check it yourself, region by region, and how your insurance works.
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