Can foreigners buy houses 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 house 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 house in Spain?

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

£1,283,000

Total area 483 m²Land area: 600 m²4 bedrooms3 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 €

£1,335,000

Total area 534 m²Land area: 600 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Off-plan property

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

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

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 €

£943,000

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 €

£2,003,000

Total area 479 m²3 bedrooms3 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 €

£3,014,000

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

£3,091,000

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

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Modern villa with a garden, a pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a garage, Marbella, Spain for 1,390,000 €

With swimming pool

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

1,390,000 €

£1,197,000

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

£1,119,000

Total area 239 m²Land area: 745 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Exclusive three-level villa 300 m from the beach, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain for 1,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive three-level villa 300 m from the beach, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain

1,950,000 €

£1,679,000

Total area 500 m²Land area: 1,100 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Magnificent three-storey luxury villa, Golden Mile, Marbella, Spain for 2,300,000 €

With swimming pool

Magnificent three-storey luxury villa, Golden Mile, Marbella, Spain

2,300,000 €

£1,980,000

Total area 627 m²Land area: 1,200 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Lovely villa in a small complex called Las Clivias in Cerrado de Elviria, East Marbella for 649,000 €

With swimming pool

Lovely villa in a small complex called Las Clivias in Cerrado de Elviria, East Marbella

649,000 €

£559,000

Total area 199 m²Land area: 360 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New Modern Luxury Villa, Nueva Andalucía (Marbella) for 2,800,000 €

New Modern Luxury Villa, Nueva Andalucía (Marbella)

2,800,000 €

£2,411,000

Total area 439 m²Land area: 830 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Spacious villa with four terraces, a pool and sea views, near the beach, Manilva, Andalusia, Spain for 3,295,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with four terraces, a pool and sea views, near the beach, Manilva, Andalusia, Spain

3,295,000 €

£2,837,000

Total area 767 m²Land area: 1,200 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Comfortable villa with a private garden, a swimming pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Benahavis, Spain for 4,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a private garden, a swimming pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Benahavis, Spain

4,900,000 €

£4,219,000

Total area 682 m²Land area: 6,950 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Modern villa with a private garden, a swimming pool, a garage, terraces and views of the sea and mountains, Estepona, Spain for 1,100,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a private garden, a swimming pool, a garage, terraces and views of the sea and mountains, Estepona, Spain

1,100,000 €

£947,000

Total area 475 m²Land area: 507 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Luxury villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Benaavis, Spain for 3,700,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Benaavis, Spain

3,700,000 €

£3,186,000

Total area 1,303 m²Land area: 8,178 m²7 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Marbella, Spain for 8,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Marbella, Spain

8,950,000 €

£7,707,000

Total area 5,790 m²Land area: 5,790 m²10 bedrooms8 bathrooms

NEW! Design Villa-Panoramic Sea View-El Paraiso for 2,850,000 €

With garden

NEW! Design Villa-Panoramic Sea View-El Paraiso

2,850,000 €

£2,454,000

Total area 1,558 m²Land area: 1,558 m²6 bedrooms1 bathroom

Furnished villa with a private garden, a swimming pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Benahavis, Spain for 4,250,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a private garden, a swimming pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Benahavis, Spain

4,250,000 €

£3,660,000

Total area 1,023 m²Land area: 2,033 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Quality renovated Villa at EsteponaNew Golden Mile? for 1,495,000 €

With garden

Quality renovated Villa at EsteponaNew Golden Mile?

1,495,000 €

£1,287,000

Total area 1,880 m²Land area: 1,880 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Farm with spacious villa, plantations, gardens, a pool, a stables, a garage and sea and mountain views, Marbella, Spain for 8,500,000 €

Farm with spacious villa, plantations, gardens, a pool, a stables, a garage and sea and mountain views, Marbella, Spain

8,500,000 €

£7,319,000

Total area 976 m²Land area: 50,000 m²9 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Luxury villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea and mountain views, Marbella, Spain for 2,300,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea and mountain views, Marbella, Spain

2,300,000 €

£1,980,000

Total area 470 m²Land area: 1,187 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Furnished villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Benahavis, Spain for 1,800,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Benahavis, Spain

1,800,000 €

£1,550,000

Total area 710 m²Land area: 1,204 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Modern villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Benahavis, Spain for 3,450,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a private garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Benahavis, Spain

3,450,000 €

£2,971,000

Total area 711 m²Land area: 1,614 m²5 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Sea View Villa La Quinta for 3,650,000 €

With garden

Sea View Villa La Quinta

3,650,000 €

£3,143,000

Total area 1,740 m²Land area: 1,740 m²7 bedrooms1 bathroom

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