Can foreigners buy houses in Catalonia?

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 house in Catalonia?

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 house in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your house in Catalonia. 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.

Villas for sale in Catalonia. Buy houses in Catalonia, Spain

Elegant and modern house with a tourist license in San Vicente de Montalt, Spain for 1,475,000 €

With swimming pool

Elegant and modern house with a tourist license in San Vicente de Montalt, Spain

1,475,000 €

Total area 407 m²Land area: 722 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

407 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 722 m²

Sant Vicenç de Montalt, Catalonia, Spain

1,475,000 €

The house was built in 2004 on an absolutely flat area of 722 m², ideally oriented, a privileged location within walking... Read more

Elegant Mediterranean-style villa in one of the most elite and greenest areas of the northern coast of Barcelona, Spain for 1,350,000 €

With swimming pool

Elegant Mediterranean-style villa in one of the most elite and greenest areas of the northern coast of Barcelona, Spain

1,350,000 €

Total area 540 m²Land area: 4,553 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

540 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 4,553 m²

Cabrera de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

1,350,000 €

One-storey villa in a classic Mediterranean style is located in close proximity to the center of Cabrera de Mar, your... Read more

Off-plan property

New building in center of Barcelona with panoramic views, garden and pool

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

Comfortable house with a pool, a terrace and a beautiful garden, Palau de Girona, Spain for 1,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable house with a pool, a terrace and a beautiful garden, Palau de Girona, Spain

1,900,000 €

Total area 600 m²Land area: 2,100 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

600 m², 6 bedrooms, townhome + plot 2,100 m²

Girona, Catalonia, Spain

1,900,000 €

We offer you a spacious house with verandas, a barbecue area and an English courtyard with a fountain and sculptures. The house... Read more

Three-level villa with a tourist license in the Olympic Village, Barcelona, Spain. High profitability! for 640,000 €

Three-level villa with a tourist license in the Olympic Village, Barcelona, Spain. High profitability!

640,000 €

Total area 124 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

124 m², 2 bedrooms, villa

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

640,000 €

A villa with a tourist license for 6 people is for sale. The rental price is 180-250 € per night depending on the season.... Read more

Original classic-style villa with panoramic sea views, terrace and pool, 800 meters from the beach, Lloret de Mar, Spain for 650,000 €

With swimming pool

Original classic-style villa with panoramic sea views, terrace and pool, 800 meters from the beach, Lloret de Mar, Spain

650,000 €

Total area 150 m²Land area: 900 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

150 m², 2 bedrooms, villa + plot 900 m²

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

650,000 €

A two-floor villa in the classic style built in 2001 with panoramic sea views, located in a quiet urbanization of Lloret... Read more

With swimming pool

Townhome – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

650,000 €

Total area 200 m²Land area: 800 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

200 m², 3 bedrooms, townhome + plot 800 m²

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

650,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Townhome – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

340,000 €

Total area 220 m²Land area: 500 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

220 m², 3 bedrooms, townhome + plot 500 m²

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

340,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

490,000 €

Total area 320 m²Land area: 900 m²8 bedrooms6 bathrooms

320 m², 8 bedrooms, villa + plot 900 m²

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

490,000 €

Fantastic house with 4 double bedrooms and views of the sea and Lloret in the urbanization Los Pinares for 410,000 €

Fantastic house with 4 double bedrooms and views of the sea and Lloret in the urbanization Los Pinares

410,000 €

Total area 240 m²Land area: 1,000 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

240 m², 4 bedrooms, chalet

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

410,000 €

Fantastic two-storey house located in the urbanization of Los Pinares on an elevation that gives it privacy and offers... Read more

Modern villa with a terrace with a seaview, Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain for 580,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a terrace with a seaview, Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain

580,000 €

Total area 180 m²Land area: 800 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

180 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 800 m²

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

580,000 €

Spacious and luminous villa with a terrace and a pool is located in a queit urbanisation Lloret de Mar on Costa Brava. The two-storey... Read more

Furnished villa with a garden, pools, a garage, in a quiet area, at 100 m from the beach, L'Ametlla de Mar, Tarragona, Spain. Price reduced! for 2,000,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a garden, pools, a garage, in a quiet area, at 100 m from the beach, L'Ametlla de Mar, Tarragona, Spain. Price reduced!

2,000,000 €

Total area 350 m²Land area: 1,040 m²4 bedrooms6 bathrooms

350 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,040 m²

L'Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

2,000,000 €

The spacious luminous villa of 350 m², with a solarium of 90 m² is situated in a well-kept territory with a lawn, a garden... Read more

Majestic house of the 19th century with a swimming pool, a terrace and a garden in Torrent, Girona, Spain for 1,300,000 €

With swimming pool

Majestic house of the 19th century with a swimming pool, a terrace and a garden in Torrent, Girona, Spain

1,300,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 200 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

300 m², 2 bedrooms, townhome + plot 200 m²

Girona, Catalonia, Spain

1,300,000 €

Two-storey house in one of the most picturesque places of the Baix Emporda. The house has been recently renovated.... Read more

Villa – Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain for 495,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

495,000 €

Total area 180 m²Land area: 350 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

180 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 350 m²

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

495,000 €

New beachfront complex with spacious communal area: pool, children playground, garden. Houses with awesome sea views!... Read more

New premium villa with a garden and a garage in a gated residence with a pool, a gym and tennis courts, Tarragona, Spain for 500,000 €

With swimming pool

New premium villa with a garden and a garage in a gated residence with a pool, a gym and tennis courts, Tarragona, Spain

500,000 €

Total area 250 m²Land area: 550 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

250 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 550 m²

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

500,000 €

We offer a south-facing villa of 250 m². The guarded residential complex consists of ten houses and features a green... Read more

Villa – Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain for 315,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain

315,000 €

Total area 130 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

130 m², 4 bedrooms, villa

Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain

315,000 €

New construction: modern gated complex of houses at 150m from the sandy pure beach. Community garden, swimming pool... Read more

Four-bedroom villa with a garden and with direct access to the sea, Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain for 480,000 €

With garden

Four-bedroom villa with a garden and with direct access to the sea, Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain

480,000 €

Total area 250 m²Land area: 500 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

250 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 500 m²

Calafell, Catalonia, Spain

480,000 €

A spacious villa with a terrace and a private garden. It has amazing view and a direct exit to the Balear sea The villa... Read more

New villa with pool and garden in a unique location on the seafront in Cambrils, Costa Dorada for 1,400,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa with pool and garden in a unique location on the seafront in Cambrils, Costa Dorada

1,400,000 €

Total area 420 m²Land area: 525 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

420 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 525 m²

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

1,400,000 €

A small complex of three high-class houses is located only 50 meters from the sea. The combination of moisture-resistant... Read more

Bright villa with a terrace, a pool and a well-kept plot, near the beach, Calafell, Catalonia, Spain for 275,000 €

With swimming pool

Bright villa with a terrace, a pool and a well-kept plot, near the beach, Calafell, Catalonia, Spain

275,000 €

Total area 150 m²Land area: 700 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

150 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 700 m²

Calafell, Catalonia, Spain

275,000 €

Bright villa with a quality finish, a terrace, a swimming pool, a parking and a landscaped plot. The house consists... Read more

New high-quality villa with picturesque views in a prestigious residence with a gym, a swimming pool and a tennis court, Tarragona, Spain for 494,000 €

With swimming pool

New high-quality villa with picturesque views in a prestigious residence with a gym, a swimming pool and a tennis court, Tarragona, Spain

494,000 €

Total area 187 m²Land area: 620 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

187 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 620 m²

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

494,000 €

We offer a quality, high-tech, south-facing villa with modern design and views of the mountains and forests. The plot... Read more

Villa with a private pool and a terrace, Miami Platja, Spain for 275,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with a private pool and a terrace, Miami Platja, Spain

275,000 €

Total area 162 m²Land area: 600 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

162 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 600 m²

Miami Platja, Catalonia, Spain

275,000 €

A villa with a private pool is located in a quiet place. The villa has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a terrace. Miami... Read more

Furnished villa with a garage near beaches, Lloret de Mar, Spain for 160,000 €

Furnished villa with a garage near beaches, Lloret de Mar, Spain

160,000 €

Total area 140 m²Land area: 600 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

140 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 600 m²

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

160,000 €

We offer a villa in good condition with a garage and a terrace. The house includes a living room with a fireplace... Read more

New villa with a garage in a guarded residence with a restaurant, a tennis court and a golf course, Tarragona, Spain for 505,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa with a garage in a guarded residence with a restaurant, a tennis court and a golf course, Tarragona, Spain

505,000 €

Total area 193 m²Land area: 650 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

193 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 650 m²

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

505,000 €

We offer a quality, high-tech, south-facing villa with modern design and views of the mountains and forests. The plot... Read more

Modern villa with a view of the mountains in a prestigious guarded residence with a pool, a tennis court and a golf course, Tarragona, Spain for 421,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a view of the mountains in a prestigious guarded residence with a pool, a tennis court and a golf course, Tarragona, Spain

421,000 €

Total area 145 m²Land area: 600 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

145 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 600 m²

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

421,000 €

We offer a quality, high-tech, south-facing villa with modern design and views of the mountains and forests. The plot... Read more

Three-level villa with a pool, a garden and a garage 300 meters from the sea, Costa Brava, Spain for 750,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-level villa with a pool, a garden and a garage 300 meters from the sea, Costa Brava, Spain

750,000 €

Total area 324 m²Land area: 856 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

324 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 856 m²

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

750,000 €

Magnificent villa includes a large swimming pool 12x7 m with a recreation area, a landscaped garden, a double garage... Read more

New villa with a view of the garden in a gated residence with a swimming pool, restaurants and a golf club, Tarragona, Spain for 575,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa with a view of the garden in a gated residence with a swimming pool, restaurants and a golf club, Tarragona, Spain

575,000 €

Total area 230 m²Land area: 510 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

230 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 510 m²

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

575,000 €

We offer a premium south-facing villa of 230 m² with a garden and a garage. The guarded residential complex consists... Read more

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