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What you need to know before buying on the Costa Brava, explained clearly.

Buying a home on the Costa Brava as a foreigner: step by step

How to buy a house or apartment on the Costa Brava as a non-resident: NIE, bank account, deposit contract, checks, notary, taxes and land registry. Updated October 2026.

Taxes and costs when buying a home in Catalonia (2026)

What you pay when buying a home in Catalonia in 2026: ITP transfer tax from 10% to 13% by bracket, VAT and AJD on new builds, notary and registry, and the annual taxes of a non-resident owner.

Buying a home with a tourist licence in Catalonia: what to know in 2026

Tourist-use dwelling (HUT) licences in Catalonia: Decree-Law 3/2023, the November 2028 deadline, which Costa Brava towns are affected and what to check before buying.