Buying a Property in Spain

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December 1, 2025

Usufructo – Occupation for Life

When viewing a house to buy, sometimes there is an older person sitting in the…

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November 20, 2025

What Professionals Should Ask Homebuyers: Insights from Marion Ellis, FRICS

With thanks to Marion Ellis, FRICS, here are questions agents, home inspectors, lawyers, mortgage brokers,…

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November 3, 2025

Pricing Reality Returns: Insights from the latest Survey Spain index

Pricing Reality Returns: Insights from the latest Survey Spain index Spain’s property market is evolving…

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November 2, 2025

Why Are Land Mortgages in Spain Treated So Harshly?

Why are land mortgages in Spain treated So harshly? According to a recent article in Idealista,…

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September 15, 2025

Communities of Owners in Spain – Building Condition Inspections

At Survey Spain, we carry out detailed Building Condition Inspections for various Communities of Owners in Spain. These…

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July 1, 2025

Why Buyers Need a Building Condition Inspection in Spain

Buying a property in Spain is an exciting step—whether it’s a holiday home, retirement dream,…

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June 16, 2025

Buying or selling a property in Spain?

Property in Spain Investment Breakdown 15% of your investment covers paperwork and taxes, whilst 85%…

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May 12, 2025

Property inspections are essential when buying or selling in Spain

Here’s a truth that’s hard to ignore: paperwork alone doesn’t tell the whole story when…

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February 19, 2025

The high cost of cutting corners in property transactions

The temptation to save Many buyers and sellers try to cut corners and save money…

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November 26, 2024

Inspection and snagging reports: A comprehensive guide

Our inspection and snagging reports are designed to provide you with a complete and clear…

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Buying a Property in Spain

Usufructo – Occupation for Life

What Professionals Should Ask Homebuyers: Insights from Marion Ellis, FRICS

Pricing Reality Returns: Insights from the latest Survey Spain index

Why Are Land Mortgages in Spain Treated So Harshly?

Communities of Owners in Spain – Building Condition Inspections

Why Buyers Need a Building Condition Inspection in Spain

Buying or selling a property in Spain?

Property inspections are essential when buying or selling in Spain

The high cost of cutting corners in property transactions

Inspection and snagging reports: A comprehensive guide

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