UK buyer & seller guides — Spanish property, told straight.
Long-form guides on the parts of Spanish property law that catch UK owners out. Written from Manilva, cited from the BOE, AEAT and the Junta de Andalucía. Updated for 2026 rules.
Before you buy
4 guides12-minute read
Buying property in Spain — the complete UK-buyer guide
Every step from "we like this town" to keys in hand. NIE, due diligence, arras, notary, taxes, registry.
Read the guide →8-minute read
The real cost of buying property in Spain
Transfer tax, VAT + AJD, notary, registry, legal fees, mortgage costs. What UK buyers should budget on top of the purchase price.
Read the guide →13-minute read
Buying a rustic villa in Andalucía — AFO, DAFO & LISTA law
Manilva Alto, Casares campo, Sierra Bermeja. The legal reality behind the "sea-view villa with land" listings, and the six documents to demand before offering.
Read the guide →10-minute read
Buying without flying — the UK buyer's Power of Attorney
Poder notarial, UK Notary Public, apostille, sworn translation. Complete a Manilva purchase in 6-8 weeks without leaving the UK.
Read the guide →Selling & tax
2 guides14-minute read
Selling from the UK — the 3% retention & how to reclaim it
Modelo 211, the 4-month Modelo 210 deadline, 19% capital gains for non-residents, and the worked example that shows most UK sellers reclaim the full retention.
Read the guide →12-minute read
Plusvalía municipal in Manilva — 2026 guide
The second tax on the sale. Two calculation methods since STC 182/2021, no-gain exemption, filing at the Manilva Ayuntamiento in Villa Matilde.
Read the guide →Reading a guide is one thing. Getting it right on your property is another.
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