{"id":89494,"date":"2025-07-25T17:14:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/blog\/what-taxes-and-fees-do-you-pay-when-buying-or-selling-a-property-in-barcelona-complete-guide-for-buyers-and-sellers\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:09:43","slug":"what-taxes-and-fees-do-you-pay-when-buying-or-selling-a-property-in-barcelona-complete-guide-for-buyers-and-sellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/en\/what-taxes-and-fees-do-you-pay-when-buying-or-selling-a-property-in-barcelona-complete-guide-for-buyers-and-sellers\/","title":{"rendered":"What Taxes and Fees Do You Pay When Buying or Selling a Property in Barcelona? Complete Guide for Buyers and Sellers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Buying or selling a property in Barcelona involves a number of taxes and fees that are often overlooked until the very last moment.<\/strong> In 2025, both buyers and sellers must face mandatory costs that can represent between 10% and 15% of the property’s value, in addition to specific procedures depending on the type of property and the client’s tax profile.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With the entry into force of Decree-Law 5\/2025 in Catalonia<\/strong>, the taxes on property transactions have changed significantly, including a new progressive ITP (Property Transfer Tax) and even a special 20% rate for large landlords or corporate entities. In addition, key obligations remain, such as municipal capital gains tax, personal income tax (IRPF), notary fees, certificates, and mortgage-related costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this comprehensive and updated guide, we break down all the costs that both the buyer and seller<\/strong> of a property in Barcelona must take on\u2014with clear examples, useful tips, and a practical focus for private individuals, investors, and real estate professionals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Summary Table: Who Pays What<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expenses When Buying a Property in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expenses When Selling a Property in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Practical Example of a Property Transaction<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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