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Transferring a large sum of money internationally is not the same as sending a few hundred euros to a friend. When buying property in Spain, you may need to send anywhere from a few thousand euros for a reservation deposit to several hundred thousand at completion. The amounts are significant, the timing matters, and there are genuine risks to be aware of — from hidden costs to ...

Many international expats dream of running a café, bar, or boutique in Spain. If you are looking to invest in the Spanish commercial sector, you will quickly encounter the term traspaso.

Spain is one of the most active property investment markets in Europe. Foreign buyers account for around 14% of all purchases, property prices have risen in 51 out of 52 provincial capitals over the past year, and rental yields across the country average around 5.5% gross — competitive by European standards and significantly ahead of many northern European markets.

Within your first few weeks in Spain, you will almost certainly hear the word gestor or gestoría. Your estate agent will mention it, the town hall will mention it, and any expat who has lived here for more than a year will tell you to find one. What is less clear is exactly what a gestor does, how this differs from an abogado (lawyer), and which one you actually need for a given...

Spain is consistently one of the most popular countries in the world for holiday home buyers. The combination of reliable sunshine, accessible flights from most of Europe, a wide range of property types, and a well-established international buying market makes it a practical as well as enjoyable choice. The question most buyers arrive at quickly is not whether to buy in Spain, b...