Property administration in Spain
Signing at the notary is not the end of a property purchase. The taxes have to be paid, the deed registered, the bills transferred and, if you plan to let, the property registered with the right authorities. We prepare and manage that paperwork and keep you informed until the property is properly in your name.
Who it’s for
- Buyers who have just completed — or are about to complete — on a property in Spain
- Sellers who need the municipal and tax steps on a sale handled
- Owners who want IBI, utilities and registry matters kept in order
- Owners planning to let a property to tourists in Andalucía
Documents you’ll usually need
- Passport and NIE
- Copy of the purchase deed (escritura)
- Previous IBI receipt and cadastral reference
- Energy performance certificate
- Utility contracts or recent bills from the seller
- First-occupation or habitability documentation, for holiday lets
What we handle
Transfer-tax self-assessment
Preparing the regional transfer tax (ITP) or stamp duty (AJD) self-assessment in Andalucía, with the supporting documents.
Land Registry filing
Presenting the deed at the Registro de la Propiedad and following it through to registration.
Nota simple
Requesting a registry extract showing ownership, charges and description before you buy or for any later purpose.
Plusvalía municipal (IIVTNU)
Preparing the municipal tax on the increase in land value, or its declaration, where it applies.
IBI and municipal records
Changing the holder of the IBI and refuse tax, setting up direct debits and updating the cadastre where needed.
Utilities change of ownership
Transferring electricity, water and gas contracts into your name.
Holiday-let registration
Registering a tourist home with the regional tourism register and completing the related national and municipal registrations that apply.
Non-resident seller withholding
Preparing the filings linked to the withholding that applies when a non-resident sells Spanish property.
Last reviewed: Legal basis: RDL 2/2004 (local taxes) · Ley 5/2021 (Andalucía tributos cedidos)
Who does what — stated plainly
BorderConexion coordinates and prepares your case. Our founder is completing the official Máster en Gestión Administrativa (2026–27), the qualifying route to colegiación as a Gestora Administrativa in Spain. We are currently onboarding colegiado partners (abogados and gestores administrativos colegiados). Until those partnerships are in place, we offer consultations, route planning and document preparation; any filing that legally requires a colegiado professional will be submitted by a named partner, identified in your engagement letter.
Frequently asked questions
What taxes do I pay when buying a property in Andalucía?
For a resale property you usually pay the regional transfer tax (ITP). For a new property bought from a developer you usually pay VAT plus stamp duty (AJD). Andalucía sets its own rates and self-assessment forms, and there are notary, registry and other costs on top.
What is a nota simple and why do I need one?
A nota simple is an extract from the Registro de la Propiedad showing who owns a property, its description and any mortgages or charges registered against it. It is the basic check before buying, and is also often requested by banks and for other formalities.
Who pays the plusvalía tax when a property is sold in Spain?
In a sale, the municipal plusvalía tax is legally payable by the seller, and in a gift or inheritance by the person acquiring the property. There are different calculation methods and cases where no tax is due. Contracts sometimes allocate it differently, so check yours.
How do I register a holiday rental in Andalucía?
Tourist homes in Andalucía must be registered with the regional tourism register before being advertised, and short-term rentals now also need registration in the national single register. Municipalities can restrict new tourist lets in some areas and community rules may also apply. Check local restrictions before you buy with letting in mind.
Do I have to pay IBI as a non-resident property owner?
Yes. IBI is the annual municipal property tax and is payable by whoever owns the property on 1 January, regardless of residence. Non-resident owners usually also have to file a Spanish non-resident income tax return for the property.
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