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Cost of selling a house Spain

The sale price isn't what you walk away with. Cost of selling a house in Spain: estate agent fees, legal costs, certificates and what you walk away with after paying off the mortgage, plus the tax rules on any gain. Free.

Costs on top of the price

€23,625

Resale home · Andalucía ·

9.5% of the price
9.5%of the price
Transfer tax (ITP)€17,500
Notary & land registry€2,500
Lawyer€3,025
Independent survey€600
Cash needed if you buy outright€273,625

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What do you want to work out?

What selling costs, from agent and legal fees to paying off the mortgage, and what you'd walk away with.

Region

Sale price

Estate agent fee · 4.0%

Mortgage left to pay off

Early repayment charge if any

On a fixed or discounted deal? Paying off early can cost 1–5% of the loan.

Costs of selling

€13,9105.6% of the price
Estate agent4.0% of the price plus 21% VAT
€12,100
Legal and adminTypical fee, including 21% VAT
€1,210
Certificates and other costsEnergy certificate (about €100 to €250), habitability certificate in some regions, land registry extract, and cancelling any old mortgage at notary and registry (about €300 to €600).
€600

Sale price

€250,000

Selling costs

€13,910

You walk away with

€236,090
The seller normally pays; 3% to 5% plus 21% VAT (IVA), often built into the asking price.
The seller pays plusvalía municipal, a town-hall tax on the rise in land value while you owned the home; it is only due if there was a real gain.
Gains are taxed at 19% to 30% for residents; the main home can be exempt if the money is put into a new main home, or if you are over 65 and lived there 3 years. Non-residents pay 19%, and the buyer must hold back 3% of the price and pay it to the tax office as an advance.
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Up to dateRules last updated 15 Oct 2026Checked against official sources 23 Oct 2026Next check by 30 Oct 2026 · checked every weekSelling and lending figures checked 17 Oct 2026 · Sources: sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es, costaluzlawyers.com, lucasfox.com · How we work it out

Typical costs, not a quote. Agent fees are negotiable and legal fees vary; ask for quotes. Tax on any gain depends on your circumstances: check with a tax adviser before you sell.

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Questions

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How much does it cost to sell a house in Spain?

Typically about 5.6% of the price on a €250,000 home: estate agent about €12,100, legal and admin about €1,210, certificates and other costs about €600. Agent fees are negotiable.

Do I pay tax when I sell a home in Spain?

Gains are taxed at 19% to 30% for residents; the main home can be exempt if the money is put into a new main home, or if you are over 65 and lived there 3 years. Non-residents pay 19%, and the buyer must hold back 3% of the price and pay it to the tax office as an advance.

How much is ITP (transfer tax) on €250,000 in Spain?

Resale home in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) is about €17,500. All buying costs together come to about €23,625, or 9.5% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in Spain?

No. Foreign buyers pay the same purchase taxes as local buyers in Spain. Some rules on who can buy, or which rate applies, can still depend on where you live.

Can foreigners buy property in Spain?

No general limits on foreign buyers. The golden visa through property ended in April 2025.

What do I need to buy a home in Spain from abroad?

An NIE (foreigner's tax number). A Spanish bank account to pay taxes and bills.

When were these Spain rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 15 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 23 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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€23,625
Cash needed
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