Selling Process
Selling Property in Spain | Complete Process Guide
A complete walkthrough of the Spanish property selling process, from preparation to completion. Clear, friendly guidance for every step of your sale.
Selling Your Property
The Spanish property selling process involves legal, financial, and administrative steps. With the right preparation and professional support, most sales complete smoothly within 4-12 weeks from accepting an offer.
Preparation
Prepare Your Property
Ensure property is registered correctly, no outstanding debts (community fees, IBI), gather title deeds and energy certificate.
Get a Valuation
Professional valuation based on market conditions and comparable sales helps attract serious buyers.
Appoint Legal Support
A Spanish property lawyer reviews documentation, handles communication, and can act with power of attorney.
Marketing & Offers
List Your Property
Professional photos, accurate description, listed on major portals and agent networks.
Handle Viewings
Agent arranges viewings, provides feedback, and negotiates on your behalf.
Accept an Offer
Negotiate terms, accept reservation deposit (typically €3,000-6,000), buyer begins due diligence.
Completion
Private Contract
Sign Contrato de Arras, buyer pays 10% deposit. Both parties commit to the sale.
Notary Completion
Sign title deed (Escritura), receive balance, hand over keys. Sale is complete.
After completion, capital gains tax must be declared. Non-residents have 3% withheld at completion; any difference is claimed or paid when filing the tax return.
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