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In practice, yes. The NIE is the tax identification number for foreigners, and it is needed to sign the deed, pay the taxes of the purchase and connect utilities. You normally need an appointment with the immigration office, the police or a Spanish consulate, a reason for needing it and a fee, and waiting times vary, so apply early. A lawyer can tell you the fastest route for your situation.

Yes. Many banks open accounts for foreigners, whether they are residents or not. They usually ask for your passport and often for your NIE, plus some proof of where you live and why you need the account, though some accept less. Requirements differ from bank to bank, so it is worth asking before you travel.

Who owns it, whether it carries mortgages, debts or embargoes in the property register, whether the community fees and local taxes are paid, and whether the building and any extension match the official paperwork. A lawyer should review this before you sign anything, including a reservation contract.

The notary reads the deed with both parties, checks identities and the payment, and then you sign. Afterwards the deed has to be registered in the property register and the taxes paid. It is wise to review the deed with a lawyer before the day of the signing, so there are no surprises.

It depends on whether the home is new or second-hand, and on the region. For a second-hand home a transfer tax (ITP) usually applies; for a new home, VAT plus stamp duty (AJD). While you own it there are annual property taxes, and non-residents also file an annual tax return in Spain for the property. Non-residents are taxed differently from residents. Rates change, so a lawyer should confirm them for your case.

If you own property in Spain, your heirs will have to deal with Spanish procedures for it, even if you live abroad. Many owners make a Spanish will next to the one in their home country, because it can make the process simpler. Whether it suits you depends on your family and your assets.

Do not ignore it: deadlines to respond are often short, so act quickly. Traffic fines are often notified through an electronic mailbox or by post, and if you were driving a rental car the fine may reach the rental company first, which then identifies the driver. Keep the letter and the envelope, and do not send personal documents in this chat. Request a call and a lawyer will look at it with you.

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It depends on your nationality. EU citizens can live in Spain under EU rules, but must register if they stay longer than three months. For people from outside the EU, buying a home does not give a residence permit by itself: the Golden Visa investor route, which included property purchases, closed to new applications in April 2025. Other routes exist, so a lawyer should look at your case.