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Buying property in Spain follows national law with regional differences. For the current legal position on discrimination, see the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map (ilga-europe.org). Not legal advice.
Catalonia: housing nondiscrimination law
See the Movement Advancement Project equality maps for the current state of housing nondiscrimination law here. Not legal advice.
Primary source for Catalonia: the Movement Advancement Project equality maps. Not legal advice. Laws change; confirm with your state agency or a local fair housing organization. Read our fair housing basics guide.
Unverified summary with no source cited. Confirm current rules with a local attorney before you act.
Non-residents need a tax identification number (NIE) to buy property.
Many purchases begin with a reservation or deposit contract, followed by a deed signed before a notary.
Budget for transfer or value-added tax, stamp duty, notary and registry fees, and annual property tax.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Real estate agent | Agente inmobiliario |
| Neighborhood | Barrio |
| Homeowners association | Comunidad de propietarios |
| Mortgage | Hipoteca |
| Deed | Escritura |
| Deposit contract | Contrato de arras |
Catalonia: See the Movement Advancement Project equality maps for the current state of housing nondiscrimination law here. Not legal advice.
Barcelona. No agents are listed here yet.
Non-residents need a tax identification number (NIE) to buy property. This is a general overview, so confirm current rules with a local attorney.