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Considered, current guidance on buying a home near the world's finest golf, written for who you are and where you're buying.

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How to Buy Property in Spain as an International Buyer

A step-by-step guide to buying golf property on the Costa del Sol, wherever you're based.

Read the guide Reviewed June 2026

What it covers

  1. The buying process, step by step
  2. Costs of buying in Spain
  3. Mortgage options for international buyers
  4. Tax obligations as a property owner
  5. A note on residency

Buying as a UK buyer instead? See that guide