Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain

@Rextravis Hi, I'm living in Barcelona (renting) looking to buy. My budget is around 80k which as you know is way to low for Barcelona but i was thinking of buying somewhere else in Spain and letting it out. Would this be straightforward to do without living there? Any advice would be much appreciated

- @tacochina

Hi, If you still interested at it, and tropical coast of Granda is an option for you, do not hesitate in contact to me ***

(we can also speak in italian if you want)

@fabio_bonomo

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check in the Tarragona region, many great deals inland but close to the sea and airports.  If you like a fixer upper or a ready ro

move Into, tarragona is a good place to buy

We are thinking of looking for property as a vacation rental for 150,000 or less in Seville, Rota area? Living in US. Totally new to this and your experiences would be so helpful.  Not ready to hire lawyer or realestate agent at this point.  Still in conversation.

@fabio_bonomo Hi Fabio, the location will really depend on your budget. How much are you looking to spend?

@fabio_bonomo Do you still have your Italian passport? If so then there are no restrictions on you purchasing and staying here in Spain.

@maryanntrautman

i have purchased  2 apartments near Barcelona and I live in one and rent the other.  It isn’t complicated with an EU passport and if you pay cash, the entire buying process takes around one week.  As long as the notari doesn’t challenge anything concerning the property you buy and he signs off on it, there isn’t any way to get frauded out of the deal. 

ive been in real estate for 30 years and there are always exceptional properties for sale just about everywhere.  I’m always on the lookout for properties to invest in here in Spain.

cheers

Lex

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Only catch is you need a EU Passport? What about those who don't have one?

@rogerroberts22

You don't need to be an EU citizen to purchase property in Spain. As far as I'm aware, it's open to any nationality, including British.

You do need your NIE (id number, Número de Identidad de Extranjero), but this is fairly easy to get (in Spain or at a Spanish consulate).

While buying a property is fairly straightforward, you might want to consider how much time you can spend in it. With a UK passport you can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 (i.e. up to 6 months per year, but not in one chunk). To stay longer / live indefinitely in Spain, you need an EU passport (and EU Citizen Registration) or some kind of residence visa (such as the NLV, No Lucrativa Visa).

    Only catch is you need a EU Passport? What about those who don't have one?
   

    -@rogerroberts22

No you don't need an EU passport to buy property in Spain, any foreign citizen can purchase.

@fabio_bonomo

Hi there,

That sounds like a wonderful plan — Spain offers plenty of options that match what you’re looking for.

Here are a few areas worth considering based on your criteria:

Alicante province: coastal towns like Jávea, Moraira, or Altea are within 1 hour of the airport, have charming villages, and good infrastructure.

Málaga province (Costa del Sol): places like Mijas, Benalmádena, or Nerja offer great access to the sea, an international community, and direct flights from Málaga Airport.

Granada coast (Costa Tropical): towns like Salobreña or Almuñécar have a quieter vibe, but still within reach of an airport.

As an EU citizen, you have the same right to buy property in Spain as Spanish nationals — there are no ownership restrictions.

What you should be aware of are the legal and financial steps of the buying process: ensuring the property is debt-free, understanding taxes (ITP, Notary, Land Registry), and, if you’re financing, how Spanish banks handle mortgages for foreign buyers.

You can find a clear overview of the full property purchase process for international buyers — including legal checks and mortgage options — in this guide:

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It’s designed for non-residents and explains everything step by step, so you can move forward confidently when you start viewing properties.

Best of luck with your search — both Alicante and Málaga could fit your dream home perfectly!

@fabio_bonomo

look in Lliria surrounding 30 min from the playa Valencia 30 min. airport Valencia village Olocau, Lliria is having lots off suppermarkets a bid more towards the coast Pobla Valbona Carefour Aldi, Le Roy Merlin when geting property alway get your own layer overhere is comming a propery for sale +-1000M² the house +-120M² need some work on but you can move in the old lady is moving out it is to big for hure alone it is 300M from my door. no noise @ night end of the street. at the momen you can get it witout a agent just you own layer en a notery.