
Buying a Home in Spain as an American: Costs, Timeline and the Residency Myth
Buying property in Spain as an American: what it really costs, why a purchase no longer gives you residency, and how the purchase and the visa run on separate clocks.

Buying property in Spain as an American: what it really costs, why a purchase no longer gives you residency, and how the purchase and the visa run on separate clocks.

Off-plan delays in Spain: there is no automatic “six-month rule”. What matters is your contract’s deadline and your bank guarantee.

Buying off-plan in Spain? You pay 10% VAT on every stage payment plus 1.2% stamp duty in Andalucía. Full 2026 breakdown vs resale taxes.

Off-plan warranties in Spain last 1, 3 and 10 years — and start at the handover certificate, not the title deed. What they cover and how to claim.

What is real estate due diligence? Definition and objectives Real estate due diligence is the

What are Warranties in Off Plan Purchases? In off-plan purchases there are a set of