Can foreigners buy apartments 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 an apartment 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 an apartment in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your apartment in Costa del Sol. 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.

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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 €

£300,000

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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 €

£171,000

Total area 106 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Off-plan property

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

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

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 €

£236,000

Total area 112 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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 €

£558,000

Total area 320 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Elegant apartment, Elviria, Spain for 285,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Elegant apartment, Elviria, Spain

285,000 €

£244,000

Total area 139 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,160,000 €

£995,000

Total area 157 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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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 €

£257,000

Total area 131 m²Land area: 42 m²2 bedrooms2 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 €

£1,197,000

Total area 180 m²Land area: 99 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Charming Apartment in Marbella for 340,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Charming Apartment in Marbella

340,000 €

£292,000

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 €

£600,000

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 €

£489,000

Total area 97 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Stunning frontline apartment, Estepona, Andalusia, Spain for 1,225,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Stunning frontline apartment, Estepona, Andalusia, Spain

1,225,000 €

£1,051,000

Total area 225 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment with Sea-View — Lomas del Conde Luque for 290,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with Sea-View — Lomas del Conde Luque

290,000 €

£249,000

Total area 117 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a parking, a terrace and mountain views, in a residential complex with a garden, pools and tennis courts, Puerto Banus, Spain for 425,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a parking, a terrace and mountain views, in a residential complex with a garden, pools and tennis courts, Puerto Banus, Spain

425,000 €

£365,000

Total area 115 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Big Penthouse with great Sea View — La Heredia — Benahavis for 895,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Big Penthouse with great Sea View — La Heredia — Benahavis

895,000 €

£768,000

Total area 394 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Elite penthouse with a terrace and sea views in a residence with a pool, on the first line from the beach, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain for 3,975,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Elite penthouse with a terrace and sea views in a residence with a pool, on the first line from the beach, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain

3,975,000 €

£3,410,000

Total area 813 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Bright apartment with a terrace and sea views in a modern residential complex, on the first line of the beach, Estepona, Andalusia, Spain for 707,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Bright apartment with a terrace and sea views in a modern residential complex, on the first line of the beach, Estepona, Andalusia, Spain

707,000 €

£606,000

Total area 79 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Lovely one bedroom apartment in the luxurious complex Los Jardines de las Golondrinas in Elviria for 265,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Lovely one bedroom apartment in the luxurious complex Los Jardines de las Golondrinas in Elviria

265,000 €

£227,000

Total area 80 m²1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Apartment – Estepona, Andalusia, Spain for 950,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Estepona, Andalusia, Spain

950,000 €

£815,000

Total area 119 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a tennis court, Marbella, Spain for 545,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a tennis court, Marbella, Spain

545,000 €

£467,000

Total area 115 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Penthouse – Malaga, Andalusia, Spain for 399,000 €

Penthouse – Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

399,000 €

£342,000

Total area 96 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 395,000 €

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

395,000 €

£339,000

Total area 150 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 740,000 €

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

740,000 €

£635,000

Total area 169 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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GOLF PENTHOUSE LA RESINA ESTEPONA for 244,000 €

Sea view

GOLF PENTHOUSE LA RESINA ESTEPONA

244,000 €

£209,000

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

LUXURY APARTMENT GOLF SIDE CALA DE MIJAS for 647,000 €

LUXURY APARTMENT GOLF SIDE CALA DE MIJAS

647,000 €

£555,000

Total area 135 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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