Resources
Buying (and selling) without an agency, explained
Guides, comparisons and templates for buying or selling Spanish property without paying an agency. UK/IE-buyer focused; written in British English by the team running YouSellSmart and its sister Costa-del-Sol businesses.
Buying Spanish property from the UK in 2026: the complete guide
2026-05-17 · 12 min readA clear-headed guide for British and Irish buyers of Spanish property: skip the 5% agency fee, get a NIE, handle IRNR retention, close the deed remotely via Power of Attorney.
#buying#uk-buyers#guideNIE for UK property buyers in Spain: step-by-step (2026)
2026-05-17 · 9 min readWhat the NIE is, why UK and Irish buyers need one for Spanish property, and the three routes to get it: consulate, in-person at Spanish immigration, or via Power of Attorney.
#buying#uk-buyers#nie#paperworkThe real cost of buying property in Spain (2026)
2026-05-17 · 10 min readWhat buying a Spanish property actually costs on top of the asking price — ITP by region, notary, registry, gestoría, mortgage. Worked examples for €150k, €300k and €600k purchases.
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