Living and residency
Visas, residency rules, cost of living and where to live in Spain.
-
Best Areas to Buy Property in Spain for Foreigners
Compare the main Spanish costas for foreign buyers: Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida, Almería and Costa Brava, with airports, buyer profile, entry prices and the tax in each region.
-
Non-Lucrative Visa Spain: Rules for Property Owners
How the Spanish non-lucrative visa works for people who own or plan to buy a home in Spain: income requirement, health insurance, documents, renewals, the work ban and tax residency.
-
Spain Golden Visa Has Ended: Options for Buyers
Spain closed the real estate golden visa on 3 April 2025. What happened, what it means for pending applications and existing holders, and the residence routes that remain for property buyers.
-
Buying Property in Murcia (Costa Cálida): Guide
A guide for foreign buyers in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida: areas, price signals with dates, the 7.75% resale tax, a cost example on €200,000 and what to check locally.
-
Costa del Sol vs Costa Blanca vs Costa Cálida: Costs
Compare the three southern Spanish coasts on price per square metre, purchase tax by region, climate, airports and lifestyle, with a worked example for an 80 m² home.
-
Cost of Living in Spain for Expats: Monthly Budget
A monthly budget for living in Spain as an expat: rent by city, groceries, utilities, transport, private health insurance and totals for a single person, a couple and a family, with a worked example.
-
Spain Digital Nomad Visa vs Non-Lucrative Visa
Spain’s digital nomad visa and non-lucrative visa compared: income tests, work rights, duration, renewals, processing time, tax regime and which fits a property owner who works remotely or does not work.