Can foreigners buy houses in Girona?

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 Girona?

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 Girona. 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.

Houses for sale in Girona - Buy villas in Girona, homes, cottages, bungalows and mansions

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 €

£1,632,000

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

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 €

£1,117,000

Total area 300 m²Land area: 200 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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Off-plan property

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

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

Spectacular and modern one-story house in Mont-Barbat urbanization for 280,000 €

Spectacular and modern one-story house in Mont-Barbat urbanization

280,000 €

£241,000

Total area 180 m²Land area: 1,003 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Beautiful wooden house in the Puigventós urbanization for 315,000 €

Beautiful wooden house in the Puigventós urbanization

315,000 €

£271,000

Total area 155 m²Land area: 1,238 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Beautiful villa in urb. Puig Ventos for 335,000 €

Beautiful villa in urb. Puig Ventos

335,000 €

£288,000

Total area 293 m²Land area: 1,230 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Beautiful house with fantastic sea view in urb. Turo de Lloret for 475,000 €

Beautiful house with fantastic sea view in urb. Turo de Lloret

475,000 €

£408,000

Total area 220 m²Land area: 1,000 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Beautiful and spacious house in Sils (urbanization King Park) for 520,000 €

Beautiful and spacious house in Sils (urbanization King Park)

520,000 €

£447,000

Total area 400 m²Land area: 2,000 m²5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

House of Lloret Turo

925,000 €

£795,000

Total area 300 m²Land area: 800 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Cozy villa with a pool and a terrace overlooking the mountains and the sea, next to the golf course, Castel Platja d'Aro, Girona, Spain for 1,350,000 €

With swimming pool

Cozy villa with a pool and a terrace overlooking the mountains and the sea, next to the golf course, Castel Platja d'Aro, Girona, Spain

1,350,000 €

£1,160,000

Total area 417 m²Land area: 2,264 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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Two-storey villa with a pool and a beautiful garden, in an exclusive area, 400 meters from the sea, Begur, Spain for 1,450,000 €

With swimming pool

Two-storey villa with a pool and a beautiful garden, in an exclusive area, 400 meters from the sea, Begur, Spain

1,450,000 €

£1,246,000

Total area 640 m²Land area: 2,871 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

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Luxury two-storey villa with a pool and a garden, surrounded by mountains and a sea, Begur, Spain for 1,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury two-storey villa with a pool and a garden, surrounded by mountains and a sea, Begur, Spain

1,900,000 €

£1,632,000

Total area 641 m²Land area: 1,825 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

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Two-storey villa with a pool and terraces, on the first line of the sea, Colera, Spain for 3,000,000 €

With swimming pool

Two-storey villa with a pool and terraces, on the first line of the sea, Colera, Spain

3,000,000 €

£2,577,000

Total area 750 m²Land area: 4,500 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

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Three-storey villa with a pool, a terrace, a summer veranda with a sea view and a studio, Pau, Spain for 998,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-storey villa with a pool, a terrace, a summer veranda with a sea view and a studio, Pau, Spain

998,000 €

£857,000

Total area 517 m²Land area: 2,940 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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Modern new villa with a pool, a terrace and a garden, overlooking the sea, Calonge, Costa Brava, Spain for 1,100,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern new villa with a pool, a terrace and a garden, overlooking the sea, Calonge, Costa Brava, Spain

1,100,000 €

£945,000

Total area 265 m²Land area: 621 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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Designer villa with a swimming pool, a glassed-in veranda, a lift and scenic views of the sea and mountains, Begur, Spain for 2,100,000 €

With swimming pool

Designer villa with a swimming pool, a glassed-in veranda, a lift and scenic views of the sea and mountains, Begur, Spain

2,100,000 €

£1,804,000

Total area 329 m²Land area: 2,517 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

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Villa with panoramic sea views, a pool and a tennis court, Girona, Spain for 795,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with panoramic sea views, a pool and a tennis court, Girona, Spain

795,000 €

£683,000

Total area 382 m²Land area: 1,980 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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Modern villa with a pool, a garden and mountain views, in one of the most prestigious areas of Mas Nou, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain for 895,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a pool, a garden and mountain views, in one of the most prestigious areas of Mas Nou, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain

895,000 €

£769,000

Total area 358 m²Land area: 1,520 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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Villa in Art Nouveau style, with a pool, a rooftop terrace and a garden, on top of the mountain with sea views, El Port de la Selva, Spain for 1,450,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa in Art Nouveau style, with a pool, a rooftop terrace and a garden, on top of the mountain with sea views, El Port de la Selva, Spain

1,450,000 €

£1,246,000

Total area 320 m²Land area: 2,588 m²12 bedrooms6 bathrooms

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Modern villa with a pool, a garden and panoramic sea views, Lloret de Mar, Spain for 1,799,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a pool, a garden and panoramic sea views, Lloret de Mar, Spain

1,799,000 €

£1,545,000

Total area 621 m²Land area: 1,575 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

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Luxury villa with a pool, a garden and a terrace, overlooking the sea and mountains, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain for 840,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with a pool, a garden and a terrace, overlooking the sea and mountains, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain

840,000 €

£722,000

Total area 283 m²Land area: 1,639 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Modern villa with an infinity pool and panoramic sea and mountain views, in a prestigious area, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain for 2,100,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with an infinity pool and panoramic sea and mountain views, in a prestigious area, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain

2,100,000 €

£1,804,000

Total area 722 m²Land area: 2,086 m²5 bedrooms6 bathrooms

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Comfortable villa with a swimming pool and a covered veranda, in a prestigious area, near the city center, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain for 750,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a swimming pool and a covered veranda, in a prestigious area, near the city center, Castell Platja d'Aro, Spain

750,000 €

£644,000

Total area 383 m²Land area: 1,850 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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Two-storey villa with a swimming pool, a picturesque garden and numerous terraces, Mont-ras, Spain for 795,000 €

With swimming pool

Two-storey villa with a swimming pool, a picturesque garden and numerous terraces, Mont-ras, Spain

795,000 €

£683,000

Total area 374 m²Land area: 2,857 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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Comfortable house with a pool, a garden and a terrace, close to the beach, Girona, Spain for 1,850,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable house with a pool, a garden and a terrace, close to the beach, Girona, Spain

1,850,000 €

£1,589,000

Total area 373 m²Land area: 777 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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Modern villa with a pool and terraces, overlooking the sea, near the city center and the beach, El Port de la Selva, Spain for 1,200,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a pool and terraces, overlooking the sea, near the city center and the beach, El Port de la Selva, Spain

1,200,000 €

£1,031,000

Total area 330 m²Land area: 808 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

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