{"id":365,"date":"2026-05-05T10:18:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realsea.es\/?page_id=365"},"modified":"2026-05-07T07:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:49:42","slug":"foreign-buyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realsea.es\/de\/buying-process\/foreign-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"365\" class=\"elementor elementor-365\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9712e3d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9712e3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c8e40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6c8e40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bf017a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0bf017a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f37ecb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f37ecb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7533a5b elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"7533a5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/realsea.es\/de\/buying-process\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Buying process<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Foreign buyers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b2fb25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b2fb25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Buying Process in Andalusia for foreign buyers<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b29c76a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b29c76a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A comprehensive guide to buying property for overseas buyers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c12a51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c12a51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Buying a property in Andalusia is an excellent investment, whether as a main residence, a second home or an investment property. The process is straightforward and secure, but it is important to understand each step in order to make informed decisions and avoid any unexpected issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac9e91a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac9e91a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59ef9f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59ef9f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Obtaining a NIE (Foreigners\u2019 Identity Number)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e954f28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e954f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the first essential requirement. A NIE is required for any financial transaction in Spain, including the purchase of a property. It can be applied for in Spain or through the Spanish consulate in your home country.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354e687 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"354e687\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a67e32f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a67e32f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Opening a bank account in Spain<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3872a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3872a39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although not required by law, it is highly recommended. It facilitates the payment of taxes, utilities and expenses associated with the sale.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e99155a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e99155a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ab99e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ab99e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Searching for and reserving the property<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-695b20b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"695b20b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you have selected a property, it is customary to sign a reservation agreement and pay a small deposit to take it off the market. This step ensures that the property is not offered to other buyers whilst the formalities are being completed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b0930 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11b0930\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d29432f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d29432f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Legal verification of the property<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ddd61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6ddd61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before proceeding, it is essential to check:<\/p><ul><li>Any existing charges or debts<\/li><li>Planning status<\/li><li>Energy performance certificate<\/li><li>Up-to-date community fees and tax payments<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cffb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72cffb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This process is usually carried out by a specialist solicitor to ensure that everything is in order.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91e608e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91e608e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8b5d85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8b5d85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Signing the deposit agreement<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a83a5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a83a5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is a private contract between the buyer and seller setting out the terms of the sale. A deposit of 10% of the price is usually paid. This agreement is binding on both parties:<\/p><ul><li>If the buyer withdraws, they forfeit the deposit<\/li><li>If the seller breaches the agreement, they must return double the amount<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d73b89c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d73b89c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c080c8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c080c8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Signing of the public deed before a solicitor<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90d1c5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90d1c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the official moment of the sale. Both parties sign before a solicitor, the remaining amount is paid, and the keys to the property are handed over.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df1b537 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df1b537\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52edb4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52edb4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Payment of taxes and fees<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a73548 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a73548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on the type of property:<\/p><ul><li>Second-hand property: Property Transfer Tax (ITP) 7%<\/li><li>New-build property: VAT + Stamp Duty (AJD)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4b975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f4b975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition, there are other costs such as notary, registration and administrative fees. In total, it is recommended to budget for an additional 10% to 14% on top of the purchase price.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60558cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60558cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34fc01b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34fc01b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Registration with the Land Registry<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-955d738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"955d738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Following the signing, the deed is officially registered to guarantee the new owner\u2019s title.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15eac33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15eac33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7b648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc7b648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Transfer of utilities and subsequent administration<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2dab45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2dab45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, contracts for water, electricity, community fees and other services are arranged.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02fa1a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"02fa1a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3c996b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3c996b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A secure process with the right support.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a17405f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a17405f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spain offers a robust and transparent legal framework for international buyers. With the right advice, buying a property in Andalusia is a streamlined, secure and highly attractive process.<\/p><p>Our team supports international clients every step of the way, offering legal, commercial and financial advice to ensure a smooth and worry-free experience.<\/p><p>Investing in Andalusia is not just about buying a property: it is about investing in quality of life, stability and long-term value.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a32f1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a32f1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf016ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf016ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The information contained in this section is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change due to regulatory amendments. Whilst every effort is made to keep it up to date, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed at all times; therefore, it is recommended that you verify it through official sources or by seeking appropriate professional advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying process Foreign buyers Buying Process in Andalusia for foreign buyers A comprehensive guide to buying property for overseas buyers. Buying a property in Andalusia is an excellent investment, whether as a main residence, a second home or an investment property. 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