Can foreigners buy apartments in Sant Martí?

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 Sant Martí?

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 Sant Martí. 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.

30 Apartments for Sale in Sant Martí, Buy Flat from 255,000€

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Renovated apartment with a large balcony in a residence with a swimming pool, Barcelona, Spain for 590,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Renovated apartment with a large balcony in a residence with a swimming pool, Barcelona, Spain

590,000 €

£497,000

Total area 84 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Furnished apartment with a terrace, Barcelona, Spain for 580,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Furnished apartment with a terrace, Barcelona, Spain

580,000 €

£489,000

Total area 92 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

New duplex penthouse in Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain for 795,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New duplex penthouse in Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain

795,000 €

£670,000

Total area 150 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Two-bedroom modern apartment near the beach in Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain for 460,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Two-bedroom modern apartment near the beach in Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain

460,000 €

£388,000

Total area 99 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Penthouse with a terrace, in a prestigious area, Poblenou, Spain for 750,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a terrace, in a prestigious area, Poblenou, Spain

750,000 €

£632,000

Total area 120 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with a terrace and a swimming pool, Poblenou, Barcelona for 922,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a terrace and a swimming pool, Poblenou, Barcelona

922,000 €

£777,000

Total area 115 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

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Apartment with sea and city views, Poblenou, Spain for 688,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with sea and city views, Poblenou, Spain

688,000 €

£580,000

Total area 97 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern apartment with a spacious terrace in a residence with a pool, Barcelona, Spain for 922,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartment with a spacious terrace in a residence with a pool, Barcelona, Spain

922,000 €

£777,000

Total area 115 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

3-bedrooms apartment 140 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,650,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 140 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,650,000 €

£1,391,000

Total area 140 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 131 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 950,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 131 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

950,000 €

£801,000

Total area 131 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 176 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,390,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 176 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,390,000 €

£1,172,000

Total area 176 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

4-bedrooms apartment 220 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,850,000 €

With balcony/terrace

4-bedrooms apartment 220 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,850,000 €

£1,560,000

Total area 220 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

4-bedrooms apartment 200 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,690,000 €

With balcony/terrace

4-bedrooms apartment 200 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,690,000 €

£1,425,000

Total area 200 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 125 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,300,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 125 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,300,000 €

£1,096,000

Total area 125 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

4-bedrooms apartment 170 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,480,000 €

With balcony/terrace

4-bedrooms apartment 170 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,480,000 €

£1,248,000

Total area 170 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 121 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 850,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 121 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

850,000 €

£717,000

Total area 121 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 180 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,990,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 180 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,990,000 €

£1,678,000

Total area 180 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 201 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,555,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 201 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,555,000 €

£1,311,000

Total area 201 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 223 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 2,500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 223 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

2,500,000 €

£2,108,000

Total area 223 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 113 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 950,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 113 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

950,000 €

£801,000

Total area 113 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 190 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 3,500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 190 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

3,500,000 €

£2,951,000

Total area 190 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2-bedrooms apartment 89 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 668,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 89 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

668,000 €

£563,000

Total area 89 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 133 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 724,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 133 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

724,000 €

£610,000

Total area 133 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2-bedrooms apartment 134 m² in El Poblenou, Spain for 1,900,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 134 m² in El Poblenou, Spain

1,900,000 €

£1,602,000

Total area 134 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 115 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 1,400,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 115 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

1,400,000 €

£1,180,000

Total area 115 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 125 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 840,000 €

With swimming pool

3-bedrooms apartment 125 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

840,000 €

£708,000

Total area 125 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3 days ago

2-bedrooms apartment 86 m² in Sant Martí, Spain for 500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 86 m² in Sant Martí, Spain

500,000 €

£422,000

Total area 86 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Two-bedroom penthouse with stunning sea views in Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain for 1,900,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Two-bedroom penthouse with stunning sea views in Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain

1,900,000 €

£1,602,000

Total area 152 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Unique penthouse with panoramic sea and city views in Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain for 1,895,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Unique penthouse with panoramic sea and city views in Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain

1,895,000 €

£1,598,000

Total area 152 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2 months ago

Two-bedroom apartment near the sea in the Poblenou area, Barcelona, Spain for 255,000 €

Two-bedroom apartment near the sea in the Poblenou area, Barcelona, Spain

255,000 €

£215,000

Total area 54 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Tranio’s client cases

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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.
02 September 2016
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.
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
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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