Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Spanish real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale on the Costa Brava you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Spain. Information on the taxes due in the event of a gain on the sale of a property in Spain: the rates that will apply, as well as information on circumstance for reliefs or allowances. This information is relevant for Spanish residents and non-residents. When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Spanish real estate words and phrases. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Spain: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Spanish move as much as possible. All foreigners living and economically active in Spain require an NIE Foreigner's tax identification number. Here you will find out why this number is necessary - to open a bank account, buy a house and more - where to go and how to make the applicatio Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Spain: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant. Moving in? Information on the essential services in Spain and how to get them connected to your home or office in Girona and the Costa Brava. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. |