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Spain's 100% Tax on Non-EU Buyers: Where It Stands in 2026

A 100% tax on property bought by non-EU residents has been headline news since 2025. Here is what was proposed, what the record shows, and how to plan a purchase around it.

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Retiring on the Costa del Sol: A Practical Guide for Buyers

A 2026 index placed Spain first in Europe for retirement. This guide covers what matters in practice: residency, the non-lucrative visa, choosing the home and the questions to settle first.

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Spain's New 70% Rule: Does It Affect Private Buyers?

A housing decree published in October 2026 limits purchases below 70% of appraised value by certain entities. We explain who is covered, who is not, and why some sales are already slower.

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Buying Property on the Costa del Sol: The Complete 2026 Guide

How foreign buyers purchase on the Costa del Sol: the steps, the taxes, the real costs and the checks that protect you.

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Spain Ended the Golden Visa. Here's How Foreigners Still Relocate

The €500,000 residency-by-property route closed in April 2025. Buying here is still open — the residency question simply moved.

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