Can foreigners buy houses in Southern Spain?

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 Southern Spain?

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 Southern Spain. 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. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

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.

1,350 Houses for Sale in Southern Spain, Buy Villa from 100,000 €

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New residential complex of villas with swimming pools in San Javier, Murcia, Spain

San Javier, Murcia, Spain

From 480,000 €

Total 5 units available from the developer

Built in 2025

Villas from 480,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a pool, a spa, a wine cellar and sea views in El Madroñal, Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain

El Madroñal, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

7,000,000 €

Total area 869 m² · Land area: 3,035 m² · 6 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Three-storey villa with a pool and views of the Sierra Blanca mountain, Puerto Banus, Malaga, Spain

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

3,160,000 €

Total area 630 m² · Land area: 1,000 m² · 6 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With garden

9-bedroom villa 1,177 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

8,250,000 €

Total area 1,177 m² · Land area: 7,881 m² · 9 bedrooms · 9 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom villa 349 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,330,000 €

Total area 349 m² · Land area: 526 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom house 500 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

3,850,000 €

Total area 500 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

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With swimming pool

5-bedroom villa 254 m² in Mijas

Mijas, Andalusia, Spain

1,760,000 €

Total area 254 m² · Land area: 600 m² · 5 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With garden

5-bedroom villa 407 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

4,950,000 €

Total area 407 m² · Land area: 1,195 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

5-bedroom house 354 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

3,995,000 €

Total area 354 m² · 5 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms

With garden

4-bedroom villa 294 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

2,850,000 €

Total area 294 m² · Land area: 929 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With garden

5-bedroom villa 573 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

6,495,000 €

Total area 573 m² · Land area: 2,616 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

6-bedroom villa 467 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

4,995,000 €

Total area 467 m² · Land area: 39,125 m² · 6 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

10-bedroom villa 1,926 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

12,000,000 €

Total area 1,926 m² · Land area: 5,827 m² · 10 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms

With garden

3-bedroom villa 315 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,495,000 €

Total area 315 m² · Land area: 605 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With garden

10-bedroom villa 1,013 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

6,600,000 €

Total area 1,013 m² · Land area: 5,000 m² · 10 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms

6-bedroom villa 771 m² in Marbella

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

7,395,000 €

Total area 771 m² · Land area: 1,009 m² · 6 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms

With swimming pool

New villas with swimming pools a few steps from the sea, Marbella Golden Mile, Alicante, Spain

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

3,500,000 €

Total area 414 m² · Land area: 434 m² · 4 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 202 m² in Murcia (city)

Murcia (city), Murcia, Spain

1,220,000 €

Total area 202 m² · Land area: 1,000 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

6-bedroom villa 1,220 m² in Sotogrande

Sotogrande, Andalusia, Spain

4,900,000 €

Total area 1,220 m² · Land area: 3,700 m² · 6 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 195 m² in Murcia (city)

Murcia (city), Murcia, Spain

1,075,000 €

Total area 195 m² · Land area: 1,000 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 218 m² in Murcia (city)

Murcia (city), Murcia, Spain

1,176,000 €

Total area 218 m² · Land area: 1,000 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 109 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

520,000 €

Total area 109 m² · Land area: 246 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 125 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

1,390,000 €

Total area 125 m² · Land area: 351 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 140 m² in Torre Pacheco

Torre Pacheco, Murcia, Spain

674,000 €

Total area 140 m² · Land area: 567 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

5-bedroom villa 1,903 m² in Sotogrande for 12,500,000 €

With swimming pool

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5-bedroom villa 1,903 m² in Sotogrande

Sotogrande, Andalusia, Spain

12,500,000 €

Total area 1,903 m² · Land area: 3,110 m² · 5 bedrooms · 9 bathrooms

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Keeping it in the family: three sisters buy a flat in Torrevieja
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Eugene, chief executive of a major Russian company, first considered buying property abroad when he took up yachting. We talked to him after he bought a villa in Catalonia near a marina.
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Owning property in Spain: a British perspective
Steve, an English expat in Moscow, Russia, bought a flat in Spain. Two years on, we asked him for the British perspective on Spain’s real estate, buyer’s remorse and bureaucracy.
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In 2025, a family came to us: a married couple and their adult son. Their goal was to obtain a European residence permit. Initially, they were choosing between Cyprus and Greece. Ultimately, the Greek Golden Visa programme...
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