Taxes and costs when buying on the Costa Blanca | Costa Ibérica
A guide to the taxes and costs of buying a home in Spain: transfer tax or new-build VAT, notary, registry and fees.
On top of the property price you must add taxes and fees. It's wise to budget for them from the start.
Resale or new-build
On resale homes you pay Transfer Tax (ITP), which varies by region. On new-builds you pay VAT plus Stamp Duty.
Notary, registry and admin
The deed, the Land Registry entry and the paperwork add a further percentage of the price.
A practical rule
As a guide, set aside a margin over the price to cover taxes and fees. We give you the exact breakdown for each property before you take any step — no surprises.