The Nestendo guide

Buying a house in Spain, without the surprises

Everything you need to know before you buy a home on the Costa Blanca — written by people who read Spanish property paperwork every day. No sales talk, just the things your notary only tells you at the last minute.

The buying process step by step

From offer to keys: reservation, the arras contract, the notary and registration — and where it goes wrong.

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What does buying really cost?

ITP, notary, land registry, lawyer: budget 10–13% on top of the asking price. The full breakdown.

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How to read a nota simple

The single most important document behind any Spanish property — what it says and what to look for.

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The 7 biggest pitfalls

Unregistered extensions, community debts, inflated prices — and how to spot them before you buy.

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Applying for a NIE number

Without a NIE you cannot buy anything in Spain. The three routes, the costs and the waiting times.

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Mortgages for non-residents

What Spanish banks will and will not finance, which documents you need and what it costs.

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Area guide: Jávea & Moraira

Why this corridor, what properties cost here and how the different areas compare.

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Renting out your property

Tourist rental in the Comunidad Valenciana: the licence, the rules and what it actually returns.

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