Can foreigners buy houses in Costa Brava?

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 Costa Brava?

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 Costa Brava. 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 Costa Brava. Villas and cottages in Costa Brava, Spain

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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 €

£1,630,000

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

Townhome – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain for 650,000 €

With swimming pool

Townhome – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

650,000 €

£558,000

Total area 200 m²Land area: 800 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Off-plan property

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

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

Villa – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain for 490,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

490,000 €

£420,000

Total area 320 m²Land area: 900 m²8 bedrooms6 bathrooms

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 €

£352,000

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

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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 €

£498,000

Total area 180 m²Land area: 800 m²4 bedrooms2 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 €

£1,115,000

Total area 300 m²Land area: 200 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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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 €

£137,000

Total area 140 m²Land area: 600 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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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 €

£643,000

Total area 324 m²Land area: 856 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Unique villa with a pool, a garden and stunning sea views, Lloret de Mar, Spain for 1,200,000 €

With swimming pool

Unique villa with a pool, a garden and stunning sea views, Lloret de Mar, Spain

1,200,000 €

£1,029,000

Total area 405 m²Land area: 851 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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Villa – Tossa de Mar, Catalonia, Spain for 690,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Tossa de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

690,000 €

£592,000

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Villa – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain for 1,100,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

1,100,000 €

£944,000

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Townhouse in residence with swimming pool and pinery, in 700 m from the beach, in Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain for 250,000 €

With swimming pool

Townhouse in residence with swimming pool and pinery, in 700 m from the beach, in Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain

250,000 €

£214,000

Total area 80 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Spacious house with fantastic sea, mountain and tourist license for 490,000 €

Spacious house with fantastic sea, mountain and tourist license

490,000 €

£420,000

Total area 280 m²Land area: 800 m²6 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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Villa – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain for 725,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

725,000 €

£622,000

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Luxury villa with fantastic sea view in Blanes for 1,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with fantastic sea view in Blanes

1,900,000 €

£1,630,000

Total area 743 m²Land area: 825 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Fantastic house in the urbanization La Montgoda with TOURIST LICENSE for 940,000 €

Fantastic house in the urbanization La Montgoda with TOURIST LICENSE

940,000 €

£806,000

Total area 325 m²Land area: 1,350 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

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

Beautiful wooden house in the Puigventós urbanization

315,000 €

£270,000

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

Almost new and very sunny 3 bedroom house in the urbanization of Lloret Residencial with a tourist license for 440,000 €

Almost new and very sunny 3 bedroom house in the urbanization of Lloret Residencial with a tourist license

440,000 €

£377,000

Total area 300 m²Land area: 957 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Fantastic villa with unique design and sea views in the prestigious Montgoda urbanization for 1,380,000 €

With swimming pool

Fantastic villa with unique design and sea views in the prestigious Montgoda urbanization

1,380,000 €

£1,184,000

Total area 250 m²Land area: 950 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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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 €

£240,000

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

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New two-storey villa overlooking the sea, Tossa de Mar, Catalonia, Spain for 980,000 €

With swimming pool

New two-storey villa overlooking the sea, Tossa de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

980,000 €

£841,000

Total area 200 m²Land area: 828 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Magnificent designer house in urb. Jaruco County for 750,000 €

Magnificent designer house in urb. Jaruco County

750,000 €

£643,000

Total area 400 m²Land area: 1,100 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Awesome house with garden and tourist license in urb. Montgoda for 1,200,000 €

With garden

Awesome house with garden and tourist license in urb. Montgoda

1,200,000 €

£1,029,000

Total area 460 m²Land area: 2,000 m²6 bedrooms1 bathroom

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Fantastic house in Vinya Rosa (Lloret de Mar) for 575,000 €

Fantastic house in Vinya Rosa (Lloret de Mar)

575,000 €

£493,000

Total area 200 m²Land area: 380 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

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Modern townhouse with mountain views in the Aiguaviva Parc urbanization for 220,000 €

Modern townhouse with mountain views in the Aiguaviva Parc urbanization

220,000 €

£189,000

Total area 114 m²Land area: 227 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

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