Can foreigners buy property in La Cala de Mijas?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy a property in La Cala de Mijas?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a property in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your Spanish property. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

Property for Sale in La Cala de Mijas, Buy Real Estate

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New apartment with a view of the sea in a guarded residence with two swimming pools and an access to the beach, Cala de Mijas, Spain for 300,000 €

New apartment with a view of the sea in a guarded residence with two swimming pools and an access to the beach, Cala de Mijas, Spain

300,000 €

£253,000

2 bedrooms

Sea view

Аpartments with views of the sea, mountains and golf course, Costa del Sol

From 380,000 €

Swimming pool Underground parking Golf course Private garden Terrace

Similar facilities nearby

Modern designer three-level villa with a swimming pool and sea view, Valtocado, Mijas, Spain

1,424,000 €

Total area 373 m²Land area: 2,363 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Four-bedroom apartment with a large terrace and sea views at 700 meters from the beach, Torremolinos, Spain

695,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 143 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, 700 meters from the beach, Torremolinos, Spain

995,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 133 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Ground floor apartment with garden and sea views in Torremolinos

595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Semi-detached villa with 4 bedrooms, basement, garden and sea views in Torremolinos

950,000 €

With swimming pool

Total area 187 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Exquisite villa with a pool and a garden in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

3,158,000 €

With swimming pool

Total area 492 m²Land area: 1,418 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Designer new villa with a pool, a garden and a garage in Malaga, Spain

9,575,000 €

With swimming pool

Total area 976 m²Land area: 1,785 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Apartments with 4 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos

595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 150 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with 3 bedrooms and private solarium in San Pedro de Alcántara

872,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 114 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Ground floor apartment with 2 bedrooms in Torremolinos

399,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 83 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Penthouse with private solarium in San Pedro de Alcántara

781,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with 3 bedrooms close to the centre in San Pedro de Alcántara

492,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 104 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with 3 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos

598,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 170 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Duplex penthouse with 3 bedrooms and sea views in San Pedro de Alcántara

1,007,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 116 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments close to the centre in San Pedro de Alcántara

537,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 97 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Ground-floor apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1km from the beach in San Pedro de Alcántara

416,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 74 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Ground-floor apartment 1km from the beach in San Pedro de Alcántara

333,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 61 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Apartments with 3 bedrooms in San Pedro de Alcántara

550,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 112 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments 1km from the beach in San Pedro de Alcántara

455,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 75 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Furnished modern townhouse with a garage in El Madroñal, Malaga, Spain

730,000 €

Sea view

Total area 274 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Furnished townhouse with a garage in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

549,000 €

Total area 287 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Ground Floor Apartment

500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 157 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New apartments in a complex with pools and gardens, El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 100 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Bright townhouse with a garage in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

665,000 €

Total area 287 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Apartment for sale in Malaga

4,250,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 170 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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The quest for the Golden Visa: a Tranio.com client on buying a flat in Estepona, Spain
Tranio.com’s client describes buying a Spanish property to obtain a Golden Visa residence permit.
15 January 2016
Risk-free transaction: this Tranio client bought a foreclosed flat in Marbella
This buyer chose a foreclosed flat in Spain’s upmarket Marbella. She tells us why she decided on this property that didn’t even make it to her shortlist.
25 April 2024
Tranio case: buying an apartment in Madrid and obtaining Spain Golden Visa
Today Spain is one of the most popular EU countries for obtaining a residency by investments. To participate in the Spain Golden Visa programme, an investor must invest more than 500 thousand euros in the state economy or...
24 January 2024
Tranio’s client experience: buying a second home on the Costa Blanca
Spanish real estate has consistently been in high demand in the past few decades.
12 September 2015
Profitable pleasure: two months rent covers Tranio buyer’s yearly costs
Dmitry, an entrepreneur from Moscow, bought a holiday home in Alicante on the Costa Blanca in 2014 with Tranio. One year later, we met with him to see how things were going.
10 September 2015
Keeping it in the family: three sisters buy a flat in Torrevieja
It's easier to buy property abroad when your family is behind you. This is how three sisters in their early sixties, Irina and Marina and Irina bought a holiday home in Torrevieja.
25 August 2015
Golden visas and marinas: yacht-aficionado buys luxury villa in Spain
Eugene, chief executive of a major Russian company, first considered buying property abroad when he took up yachting. We talked to him after he bought a villa in Catalonia near a marina.
17 July 2015
Owning property in Spain: a British perspective
Steve, an English expat in Moscow, Russia, bought a flat in Spain. Two years on, we asked him for the British perspective on Spain’s real estate, buyer’s remorse and bureaucracy.
06 May 2025
The Art of Renovation in Northern Athens and One-Stop-Shop Service of Tranio Hellas: Why Investor Bought Apartment...
Tranio has been operating in the Greek property market since 2010, selecting homes for clients from trusted partners across different regions — both in cities and in coastal resort locations.
28 February 2025
The Master Key: How a Tranio Client Optimised Taxes Through Real Estate Investment in Cyprus
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It is with much enthusiasm that I personally recommend Tranio for a professional business collaboration in the ﬁeld of real estate, marketing, acquisition, and ﬁnance. The fundamentals of our business relationship with Tranio were set in 2016. Mundial AG has received the company’s great reputation throughout a number of international business pai’tners and stockholders. Tranio has helped our company to expand its horizons to the global market and has established benchmarks that would extend Mundial AG’s networks. The company has exceptional connections to potential investors and has a proﬁcient team that is capable of forming compound ﬁnancial models that attract ﬁnanciers. The cooperation with Tranio is based on professionalism, effectiveness, and Hypovﬂemsbank scrupulousness. Our experiences with Tranio are encouraging and progressive, which makes them one of our preeminent business paitners.
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