Can foreigners buy apartments in Malaga?

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 an apartment in Malaga?

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 an apartment in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your apartment in Malaga. 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. If you buy property in Spain you can get a Spanish residency permit, which allows you to live in Europe. The only challenge is the paperwork, and you must invest at least 500,000€.

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.

Apartments for sale in Malaga, Spain

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Four-bedroom apartment with a large terrace and sea views at 700 meters from the beach, Torremolinos, Spain for 650,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

650,000 €

£557,000

Total area 143 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, 700 meters from the beach, Torremolinos, Spain for 995,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

995,000 €

£853,000

Total area 133 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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

Ground floor apartment with garden and sea views in Torremolinos for 595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Ground floor apartment with garden and sea views in Torremolinos

595,000 €

£510,000

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with 3 bedrooms and private solarium in San Pedro de Alcántara for 872,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

872,000 €

£748,000

Total area 114 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Ground floor apartment with 2 bedrooms in Torremolinos for 389,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Ground floor apartment with 2 bedrooms in Torremolinos

389,000 €

£333,000

Total area 83 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Apartments with 2 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos for 440,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with 2 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos

440,000 €

£377,000

Total area 77 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

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Penthouse with private solarium in San Pedro de Alcántara for 781,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with private solarium in San Pedro de Alcántara

781,000 €

£669,000

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with 4 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos for 585,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with 4 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos

585,000 €

£502,000

Total area 150 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with 3 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos for 752,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with 3 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos

752,000 €

£645,000

Total area 146 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with 3 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos for 486,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with 3 bedrooms and sea views in Torremolinos

486,000 €

£417,000

Total area 114 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with 1 bedroom and sea views in Torremolinos for 360,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with 1 bedroom and sea views in Torremolinos

360,000 €

£309,000

Total area 77 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Duplex penthouse with 3 bedrooms and sea views in San Pedro de Alcántara for 1,007,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

1,007,000 €

£863,000

Total area 116 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

1 week ago

Apartments with 3 bedrooms close to the centre in San Pedro de Alcántara for 459,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

459,000 €

£393,000

Total area 104 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with private garden in Torremolinos for 477,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with private garden in Torremolinos

477,000 €

£409,000

Total area 153 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments close to the centre in San Pedro de Alcántara for 504,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments close to the centre in San Pedro de Alcántara

504,000 €

£432,000

Total area 97 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with 3 bedrooms in San Pedro de Alcántara for 550,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with 3 bedrooms in San Pedro de Alcántara

550,000 €

£472,000

Total area 112 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

1 week ago

Ground-floor apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1km from the beach in San Pedro de Alcántara for 416,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

416,000 €

£357,000

Total area 74 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

1 week ago

Apartments 1km from the beach in San Pedro de Alcántara for 455,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments 1km from the beach in San Pedro de Alcántara

455,000 €

£390,000

Total area 75 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

1 week ago

Ground-floor apartment 1km from the beach in San Pedro de Alcántara for 333,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

333,000 €

£285,000

Total area 61 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

1 week ago

With balcony/terrace

Ground Floor Apartment

500,000 €

£429,000

Total area 157 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

New apartments in a complex with pools and gardens, El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain for 595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

595,000 €

£510,000

Total area 100 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment for sale in Malaga for 3,750,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment for sale in Malaga

3,750,000 €

£3,215,000

Total area 207 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment for sale in Malaga for 4,250,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment for sale in Malaga

4,250,000 €

£3,644,000

Total area 170 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment for sale in Los Alamos, Torremolinos for 411,000 €

Sea view

Apartment for sale in Los Alamos, Torremolinos

411,000 €

£352,000

Total area 62 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Penthouse for sale in San Pedro de Alcantara for 1,230,000 €

Penthouse for sale in San Pedro de Alcantara

1,230,000 €

£1,054,000

Total area 81 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Tranio case: buying an apartment in Madrid and obtaining Spain Golden Visa
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Tranio’s client experience: buying a second home on the Costa Blanca
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Master Key: How a Tranio Client Optimised Taxes Through Real Estate Investment in Cyprus
Cyprus is one of the most sought-after destinations for tax optimisation, offering a transparent legal framework, full EU membership, and attractive conditions for foreign investors.
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The Final Lap: Returns Secured by Investors in The Community, Motor City
In October 2022, Tranio proudly unveiled a co-investment opportunity in The Community, a residential development in Motor City. This exclusive proposition invited discerning partners and clients to engage at the project’s...

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