Topic map · Buying
Buying property on the Costa del Sol
The whole purchase, in the order it actually happens. Every station is a sourced guide; the calculators run on the same checked figures.
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Pick your town
What €600,000 Really Buys on the Costa del Sol in 2026 (Cost Breakdown by Town)What your budget buys, m² by m², town by town.
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Count the real cost
The Real Cost of Buying Property in Málaga as an American (2026)ITP, fees and the dollar trap, itemised.
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Resale or new-build
Resale or new-build
7% ITP versus 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD.
In the works — published weekly
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Move the money
Moving $500,000+ to Spain: Bank, Broker or Wise? (2026)Bank vs broker: the 3% vs 0.5% decision.
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Get representation
Buyer’s Agent vs Listing Agent in Spain
Who works for you, and what it costs.
In the works — published weekly
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Own it right
Modelo 210 for British Holiday-Home Owners: The Annual Tax Everyone Forgets (2026)The annual non-resident tax on your new home.
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Exit someday
Exit someday
The 3% retención when you eventually sell.
In the works — published weekly
Every station is a sourced, dated guide; greyed stations are written and in the weekly release queue. The map fills in automatically as they publish. Method: editorial policy.