20 August 2026

Property Buying Costs in Spain 2026 – Full Breakdown of Taxes and Legal Fees

Villa Pueblo Del Sol - Infinity Pool & Sea View
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Villa Pueblo Del Sol - Infinity Pool & Sea View
Villa Pueblo Del Sol - Infinity Pool & Sea View

Planning to buy a dream home on Costa del Sol? In addition to the property price, buyers must budget for regional transfer taxes (ITP or IVA), notary fees, land registry costs, and legal representation. As a rule of thumb, additional purchasing costs range between 9% and 12%.

Key Acquisition Costs

  1. ITP Transfer Tax (Resale): 7% in Andalusia
  2. IVA + AJD (New Build): 10% IVA + 1.2% Stamp Duty
  3. Notary & Land Registry: approx. 1.0% - 1.5%
  4. Independent Lawyer (Abogado): typically 1% of purchase price + VAT
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