Spain Property & Tax Blog
Every Monday: expert articles on taxes, real estate, rentals and tourism in Spain — in your language.
TaxesSpanish inheritance tax for non-residents: complete 2026 guide (Andalusia, Valencia, Madrid, Balearics, Canaries)
The definitive guide to Spain’s Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISD) for non-resident heirs of Spanish property. Modelo 650, deadlines, how state law interacts with regional 99% reliefs (Andalusia, Madrid, Valencia, Balearics, Canaries), the CJEU 2014 ruling, Law 11/2021 and international double-taxation rules for UK, US, German, French, Dutch and Belgian heirs.
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TourismSpain wins the 2026 World Cup: how a title like this supercharges tourism, foreign investment and property purchases
Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the impact goes far beyond football. We analyse how winning a World Cup multiplies tourism interest, attracts American, Asian and Latin American buyers, and how this wave translates into more visits, more investment and more property purchases in a country already breaking records.
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TaxesModelo 211: Complete 2026 Guide to the 3% Withholding on Non-Resident Property Sales
Exhaustive guide to Modelo 211: what it is, who files it (the buyer), one-month deadline, 3% withholding, NRC payment, relationship with Modelo 210 and refund. Numeric examples, deadlines, documentation and FAQ.
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TaxesModelo 210: Definitive Guide for Non-Residents 2026
The most complete Modelo 210 guide for 2026: imputed income, rentals, capital gains, deadlines, worked examples and FAQ. Supports the /en/modelo-210 hub — does not replace it.
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TaxesIBI vs Modelo 210: differences, double taxation and what each non-resident owner pays (2026 in-depth guide)
In-depth study of Spain's IBI (local property tax) and Modelo 210 (Non-Resident Income Tax): what they are, how they differ, why IBI is paid once per property while Modelo 210 is paid by each owner, how double taxation works with treaty countries, and what happens when the owner is a non-resident company.
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TourismSummer 2026 in Spain: record tourism, housing crisis and how prices exploded on the coast, islands and inland
Spain is once again breaking its all-time tourism record in summer 2026. We look at why finding a flat or hotel has become so hard, how holiday-rental prices have moved since 2020 on the coast, islands and inland, and what only Spain offers to travellers.
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Real EstateAlicante province: why it became the great magnet for tourism and foreign buyers over 20 years (2005-2025)
Official data from INE, Turespaña, AENA, Notariado and Land Registrars: Alicante has more than tripled foreign purchases and set tourism records. We analyse the 8 structural causes behind the phenomenon.
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Real EstateMadrid 2015-2025: why it is still Spain's safest real estate bet despite a decade of price rises
Official data from INE, Bank of Spain, Land Registrars, Tinsa, Idealista, CBRE and PwC/ULI: Madrid housing has gained more than 70% in ten years and yet still tops Europe's investment ranking. District-by-district price evolution and the structural drivers behind the boom.
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Real EstateAlicante, Europe's Magnet: Foreign Buyers and Digital Nomads Reshape the Costa Blanca (2020-2025)
Data-driven analysis from Spanish Notaries, Registrars and the Government: Alicante is now the Spanish province with the highest share of foreign property buyers. Dutch, British, Germans, Belgians and Poles lead a shift accelerated by remote work.
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Post-Brexit guide for British landlords: 24% on gross rent, no expense deductions, quarterly deadlines and online filing with AEAT.
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TaxesGermans Selling Property in Spain: Tax & 3% Withholding 2026
Capital gains, 3% withholding at the notary and Modelo 210 within 4 months. Tax guide for German non-resident sellers in the EU.
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Real EstateDutch Owners on the Costa Blanca: Modelo 210 Obligations 2026
Torrevieja, Altea, Orihuela Costa: annual imputed income at 19% for Netherlands tax residents. Complete Modelo 210 guide.
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TaxesItalians with Property in the Balearics: Modelo 210 & Italy-Spain DTA
Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca: 19% rate, rental deductions and double taxation relief under the bilateral treaty.
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Tourism2030 World Cup in Spain: Tourism, Real Estate Investment and Opportunities for Non-Residents
Spain will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Portugal and Morocco. We analyze its impact on tourism, the real estate market, and investment opportunities for foreign buyers.
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Real EstateCoast vs Inland Spain 2026: The Great Price Gap and the Rise of Elda and the Costa Blanca
In-depth analysis of how prices are evolving between coastal and inland Spain. Why the Costa Blanca keeps breaking records, how Elda and other inland Alicante towns are absorbing families priced out of Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, and what this trend shift means for non-resident investors.
Read articleRentalsSpain’s rental market 2020-2025: why prices exploded and supply collapsed
In just five years, long-term rental supply in Spain has dropped 61% and rents have soared up to 40% nationwide. We review the official data from INE, Bank of Spain, idealista and Fotocasa, and explain how SpainTaxForm helps non-residents file the Modelo 210 for rentals and capital gains.
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TaxesIBI in Spain 2026: complete guide for non-resident property owners
What IBI is, how it is calculated on cadastral value, deadlines, discounts, and how it relates to Modelo 210. Everything a non-resident owner needs to know.
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TaxesCadastral value in Spain: what it is, how it is calculated and how to check it in 2026
The cadastral value drives IBI, the imputed income on Modelo 210 and ITP. Learn how to look it up, review it and when it pays to appeal it.
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TaxesSpain non-resident tax calendar 2026: all Modelo 210 deadlines
Imputed income, rentals, capital gains, IBI, IRNR. Full month-by-month calendar with all the key dates for non-resident owners.
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TourismSpain 2025: record-breaking tourism and the world’s best country to retire
Spain closed 2025 with 96.8 million international tourists, closing the gap with France, and was named the world’s best country to retire for quality of life, climate and healthcare.
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Buying & SellingValencia Region ITP 2026: Transfer Tax Drops from 10% to 9% on 1 June
Law 5/2025 cuts the Transfer Tax (ITP) on second-hand homes in the Valencia Region from 10% to 9% starting 1 June 2026. Here is what changes, the reduced rates still in force, and how it affects non-resident buyers.
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Taxes2026 Tax Updates for Non-Resident Property Owners in Spain
Key 2026 changes affecting Modelo 210: new deadlines, short-term rental registry, withholding rules and reporting obligations explained.
Read articleTaxesTax Guide for Dutch Property Owners in Spain — Modelo 210, Tax Treaty, and Box 3
Everything Dutch property owners in Spain need to know: Modelo 210, the Netherlands-Spain tax treaty, Box 3 reporting, and EU advantages.
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TaxesTax Guide for German Property Owners in Spain — Modelo 210, DTA, and Anlage AUS
Everything German property owners in Spain need to know: Modelo 210, the double taxation agreement, Anlage AUS, and EU advantages.
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TaxesTax Guide for French Property Owners in Spain — Modelo 210 and the Franco-Spanish Treaty
Everything French property owners in Spain need to know: Modelo 210, the double taxation agreement, Form 2047, and EU advantages.
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TaxesBrexit & Spanish Property Tax 2026: What British Owners Need to Know
Since Brexit, British property owners in Spain face a higher tax rate and cannot deduct expenses from rental income. Here is everything that has changed and what you can do about it.
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TaxesComplete Guide to Filing Modelo 210 Online in 2026 — Step by Step
Everything you need to know to file Spain's Modelo 210 online in 2026: required documents, how to calculate each type of income, deadlines, late-filing penalties, and tips for first-time filers.
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Real EstateSpain 2026: Key Real Estate Trends and Tax Guide for Non-Residents
Spain's property market continues to break records for foreign purchases. Everything you need to know about taxes, rentals, and the new 2026 regulations.
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