SPANISH PROPERTY BUYERS GUIDE

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Buying A Spanish Property - Paying For Your Property in Spain

When purchasing a property in Spain, just like the UK, there are always fees and taxes to consider, here is a guide to help you understand what you are paying for.

Most of these are small a few hundred euros but you need to be aware of just what you are paying and too whom. The total amount on average to be paid in fees and taxes is around 8% of the total purchase price but, to be on the safe side work on 10% and you will receive some change!

Lawyers Fees: Lawyers fees are usually just 1% of the purchase price plus 16% IVA (the Spanish VAT).

Notary Fees: Notary fees are fixed by law and normally range between 300€ and 900€.

Registry Fees: Regsitry fees are are approximately 40% of the notary fees.

Transfer Tax: For resales this is 7% of the purchase price.
When buying from a developer this is replaced by 7% IVA plus 0.5% stamp duty.

Plus Valia: Plus Valía is calculated as a percentage of the difference in the increased value of property from when it was last sold. This is based on the Rateable Value, NOT the real value, and is a one-off payment charged when property changes hands.

Each Town Hall defines the percentage differently and it varies according to municipality, however (and this is where it gets interesting) and so like Spain, not all Town Halls enforce the Plus Valía! The vendor is responsible for paying this tax.

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