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Non-Lucrative Visa Spain 2026: Requirements ...
The Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain without working, provided they can demon ...
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Hidden Costs When Buying Property in Spain: ...
The purchase price is not what you pay for a property in Spain. Every buyer in Catalonia pays a further 12–15% on t ...
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Costa Brava Property Market 2025–2026: Data ...
Foreign buyers account for over a quarter of all property transactions in the province of Girona. Mortgage approval ...
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Moving to Costa Brava with Children: The Pra...
Relocating to the Costa Brava with children is a different process from moving as a couple or an individual. The sc ...
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Tamariu Costa Brava: What to Know Before Buy...
Tamariu is one of the smallest permanently inhabited villages on the Costa Brava — a single sheltered bay, a handfu ...
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Contrato de Arras in Spain: What It Is and H...
When you find the right property on the Costa Brava and agree on a price, the next step is almost always the same: ...
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New Build or Resale Property on the Costa Br...
One of the most common questions we hear from international buyers on the Costa Brava: new build or resale? At firs ...
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How a Swiss Family Bought a Holiday Rental H...
A family from Zurich contacted us in February 2024. Both in their fifties. Their own logistics business, children g ...
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Rent or Buy Before Moving to Costa Brava? A ...
For many international buyers, one of the first real questions is not where to buy, but when. Should you rent first ...
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Nota Simple in Spain: What It Is and How to ...
What Is a Nota Simple? Before signing any contract or paying any deposit on a property in Spain, there is one docum ...
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NIE Number in Spain: Complete Guide for Fore...
What Is a NIE Number and Why Do You Need It? If you are planning to buy property in Spain, the NIE number is the si ...
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Best Areas to Buy Luxury Property in Costa B...
Introduction: A Mature Coastal Market Defined by Scarcity The Costa Brava luxury property market in 2026 is shaped ...
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