How much does a purchase in Spain cost without assistance?

for 2 people (2 trips for property visits and 1 trip for signing at the notary’s office).

Average cost per night: 70€

Necessary for property visits which rarely occur on Saturdays and Sundays.

For document verification.

Mandatory for the authentic act signing at the notary’s office.

Required to find good opportunities and to somewhat understand the Spanish real estate market.

The process can be lengthy and complex if you are not familiar with the language.

Risks related to language barriers, contracts, and legal documents.
Risks include:

• New construction nearby
• Non-buildable land
• Hidden defects
• High condominium fees
• Problematic neighborhood
• Inability to ask questions about the property due to language barrier

Regarding various taxes after the purchase.

Non-obtaining of NIE can delay the notary’s signing.

Let’s take the example of an individual house: The legalization of a pool or another structure that was not previously legalized.

If you don’t speak Spanish and lack in-depth knowledge of the real estate market, it becomes almost impossible to negotiate the selling price of the property.

Real estate agencies have properties to sell; they also work for sellers and therefore have an interest in selling their stock. They receive commissions from sellers. A real estate hunter (without a portfolio of properties) searches in all agencies, across the entire territory, and works only in your interest.