Can foreigners buy property in Costa del Sol?

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 property in Costa del Sol?

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 property in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your Spanish property. 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.

Property for sale in Costa del Sol, Spain

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Modern apartment with a terrace and sea and mountain views in a residence with a pool, near the beach, Benaavis, Costa del Sol, Spain for 199,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartment with a terrace and sea and mountain views in a residence with a pool, near the beach, Benaavis, Costa del Sol, Spain

199,000 €

£177,000

Total area 106 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Sea and mountain view apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a garden, a swimming pool and a parking, in Marbella, Malaga, Spain for 350,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Sea and mountain view apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a garden, a swimming pool and a parking, in Marbella, Malaga, Spain

350,000 €

£311,000

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Off-plan property

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

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

New comfortable villa with a swimming pool, an elevator and a garage in a luxury area, near the sea, Benalmadena, Spain for 1,490,000 €

With swimming pool

New comfortable villa with a swimming pool, an elevator and a garage in a luxury area, near the sea, Benalmadena, Spain

1,490,000 €

£1,326,000

Total area 483 m²Land area: 600 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment in a new residence, in a prestigious area, near golf courses and Puerto Banus marina, Los Naranjos, Costa del Sol for 275,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment in a new residence, in a prestigious area, near golf courses and Puerto Banus marina, Los Naranjos, Costa del Sol

275,000 €

£245,000

Total area 112 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Cosy townhouse with two terraces and panoramic sea views, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain for 270,000 €

Sea view

Cosy townhouse with two terraces and panoramic sea views, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain

270,000 €

£240,000

Total area 123 m²Land area: 154 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New villa with a swimming pool, an elevator and a garage in a luxury area, near the sea, Benalmadena, Spain for 1,550,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa with a swimming pool, an elevator and a garage in a luxury area, near the sea, Benalmadena, Spain

1,550,000 €

£1,379,000

Total area 534 m²Land area: 600 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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New furnished apartment with a terrace in a gated residence with a pool and a garden, near the beach, Marbella, Spain for 650,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New furnished apartment with a terrace in a gated residence with a pool and a garden, near the beach, Marbella, Spain

650,000 €

£578,000

Total area 320 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Luxury contemporary Townhouse Panoramic Views La Alqueria for 645,000 €

Luxury contemporary Townhouse Panoramic Views La Alqueria

645,000 €

£574,000

Total area 350 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Traditional Villa with modern Touch Puerto del Almendro for 1,095,000 €

With garden

Traditional Villa with modern Touch Puerto del Almendro

1,095,000 €

£974,000

Total area 2,042 m²Land area: 2,042 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Villa for sale, Marbella Golden Mile for 2,326,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa for sale, Marbella Golden Mile

2,326,000 €

£2,070,000

Total area 479 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Bright apartment with a terrace and sea views in a modern residential complex, Estepona, Andalusia, Spain for 225,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Bright apartment with a terrace and sea views in a modern residential complex, Estepona, Andalusia, Spain

225,000 €

£200,000

Total area 78 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Elegant apartment, Elviria, Spain for 285,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Elegant apartment, Elviria, Spain

285,000 €

£254,000

Total area 139 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Luxury modern villa with stunning sea views, Elviria, Marbella, Spain for 3,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury modern villa with stunning sea views, Elviria, Marbella, Spain

3,500,000 €

£3,114,000

Total area 955 m²Land area: 3,000 m²8 bedrooms8 bathrooms

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 1,160,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,160,000 €

£1,032,000

Total area 157 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Spacious townhouse with a parking, a terrace and sea views in a residential complex with swimming pools and a garden, Marbella, Spain for 460,000 €

Sea view

Spacious townhouse with a parking, a terrace and sea views in a residential complex with swimming pools and a garden, Marbella, Spain

460,000 €

£409,000

Total area 150 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Furnished apartment with a terrace and a garden in a residential complex with a swimming pool, Marbella, Spain for 300,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Furnished apartment with a terrace and a garden in a residential complex with a swimming pool, Marbella, Spain

300,000 €

£267,000

Total area 131 m²Land area: 42 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Spacious villa with a plot, a pool, a parking and terraces, Marbella, Spain for 3,590,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a plot, a pool, a parking and terraces, Marbella, Spain

3,590,000 €

£3,194,000

Total area 385 m²Land area: 1,539 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Modern apartment with a spacious terrace, a garden and sea views, on the first line from the sea, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain for 1,395,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartment with a spacious terrace, a garden and sea views, on the first line from the sea, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain

1,395,000 €

£1,241,000

Total area 180 m²Land area: 99 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern villa with a garden, a pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a garage, Marbella, Spain for 1,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a garden, a pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a garage, Marbella, Spain

1,950,000 €

£1,735,000

Total area 633 m²Land area: 1,182 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Charming Apartment in Marbella for 340,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Charming Apartment in Marbella

340,000 €

£302,000

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Spacious apartment with a parking, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden and swimming pools, Marbella, Spain for 700,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious apartment with a parking, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden and swimming pools, Marbella, Spain

700,000 €

£623,000

Total area 190 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Comfortable apartments with parking and a terrace in a residential complex with swimming pools and gardens, Marbella, Spain for 570,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Comfortable apartments with parking and a terrace in a residential complex with swimming pools and gardens, Marbella, Spain

570,000 €

£507,000

Total area 97 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Comfortable villa with a terrace, a pool and sea views, near the golf course and the beach, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain for 1,300,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a terrace, a pool and sea views, near the golf course and the beach, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain

1,300,000 €

£1,157,000

Total area 239 m²Land area: 745 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Large plot for building, Elviria, Spain for 350,000 €

Large plot for building, Elviria, Spain

350,000 €

£311,000

Land area: 1,378 m²

Villa with seaviews and walking distance to the beach and amenities in Torreblanca del Sol, Fuengirola for 525,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with seaviews and walking distance to the beach and amenities in Torreblanca del Sol, Fuengirola

525,000 €

£467,000

Total area 400 m²Land area: 961 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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