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From the step-by-step buying process to tourist rental licences (ETV in Mallorca, VUT on the mainland), nota simple checks, and day-to-day property management.

Property8 min

Buying Property in Spain as a Non-Resident: Step-by-Step Guide

Everything non-residents need to know about buying property in Spain — from getting your NIE to paying ITP and registering the escritura. Includes a full cost breakdown.

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Property6 min

Cédula de Habitabilidad and Energy Certificate in Spain

The cédula de habitabilidad confirms a property is legally habitable in Spain. Learn what it is, who needs one, how to get it, and how the energy performance certificate fits in — with Mallorca-specific rules.

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Property6 min

Property Management for Non-Resident Owners in Mallorca

What non-resident property owners in Mallorca need managed, how much it costs, and what to look for when choosing a property manager.

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Property5 min

Nota Simple: How to Check a Property Before You Buy

The nota simple is the essential property check before any purchase in Spain. Learn what it shows, how to get one online for €9.02, and what red flags to look for.

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Property8 min

ETV Tourist Rental Licences in Mallorca: Complete Guide 2026

ETV licences for tourist rentals in Mallorca are effectively frozen due to a moratorium. Here's what the rules mean for existing licence holders, buyers, and those who want to rent without a licence.

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Property6 min

NRA: Spain's National Rental Registry — Mandatory from 2025

Spain's Registro Nacional de Arrendamientos (NRA) became mandatory for all tourist and residential rental properties from July 2025. Here's who must register, how to do it, and what Airbnb and Booking.com now require.

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Property7 min

VUT Tourist Rental Licences: Mainland Spain Guide

How Spain's VUT (Vivienda de Uso Turístico) system works on the mainland — regional differences across Madrid, Catalonia, Andalusia, and Valencia, plus the 2025 national NRA registry requirement.

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