{"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<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"89494\" class=\"elementor elementor-89494 elementor-89320\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5afda0 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"f5afda0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f59b2b\" data-id=\"7f59b2b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-66b6cbd elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"66b6cbd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-01d7c63\" data-id=\"01d7c63\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f53a452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f53a452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Taxes and Fees Do You Pay When Buying or Selling a Property in Barcelona? Complete Guide for Buyers and Sellers<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8142eee\" data-id=\"8142eee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61eb5db elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61eb5db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ac4f71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ac4f71\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-545ddd3\" data-id=\"545ddd3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8ede8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d8ede8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Taxes and Fees Are Paid When Buying or Selling a Property in Barcelona?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f39dae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f39dae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"357\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\">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&#8217;s value, in addition to specific procedures depending on the type of property and the client&#8217;s tax profile.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"774\">With the entry into force of <strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"422\">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 <strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"773\">municipal capital gains tax, personal income tax (IRPF), notary fees, certificates, and mortgage-related costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1042\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In this comprehensive and updated guide, we break down all the costs that both the <strong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"879\">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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454800c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"454800c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img 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https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gastos-e-impuestos-al-comprar-o-vender-vivienda-en-Barcelona-1-496x331.webp 496w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gastos-e-impuestos-al-comprar-o-vender-vivienda-en-Barcelona-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfd3551 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfd3551\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6289ea8\" data-id=\"6289ea8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce6c682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce6c682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-403ae9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"403ae9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1530\">\n<p data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1530\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#tabla-resumen\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1530\">Summary Table: Who Pays What<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1597\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#gastos-comprador\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1597\">Expenses When Buying a Property in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1662\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#gastos-vendedor\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1662\">Expenses When Selling a Property in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1717\">\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1717\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#ejemplo-practico\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1717\">Practical Example of a Property Transaction<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1774\">\n<p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1774\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#recomendaciones-errores\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1774\">Recommendations and Common Mistakes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<p data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1805\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#preguntas-frecuentes\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1805\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ddb97f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ddb97f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5df7e61\" data-id=\"5df7e61\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8380fdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8380fdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"tabla-resumen\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7899c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7899c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary Table: Who Pays and What They Pay<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a886b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b4a886b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: #333;\">\r\n  <thead>\r\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\">\r\n      <th style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Expense<\/th>\r\n      <th style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Who Pays?<\/th>\r\n      <th style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">Discounts \/ Exemptions<\/th>\r\n      <th style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Notes<\/th>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/thead>\r\n  <tbody>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">ITP (Property Transfer Tax)<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Buyer<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u2705<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Reduced to 5% if certain conditions are met (youth, families...).<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">VAT + Stamp Duty (AJD)<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Buyer<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u2705<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Reduced VAT (4%) for subsidized housing (VPO). AJD usually has no reduction.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Notary Fees<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Buyer<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Official rate. No discounts available.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Land Registry<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Buyer<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Official fee. No personal discounts apply.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Agency Fees<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Buyer<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Private service. Free choice of provider.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Valuation<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Buyer<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Mandatory when applying for a mortgage. No exemptions.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Personal Income Tax (Capital Gain)<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Seller<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u2705<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Exempt if over 65 years old or reinvesting in main residence.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Municipal Capital Gains Tax (IIVTNU)<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Seller<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u2705<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Exempt if no increase in value or in certain inheritances.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Energy Certificate<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Seller<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Mandatory for sale. No exemption available.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Occupancy Certificate<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Seller<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Required only if expired or missing. Mandatory for signing the deed.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Annual Property Tax (IBI)<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Seller<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Applies to owner as of January 1st. Can be negotiated between parties.<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f279a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f279a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b9c4a3\" data-id=\"1b9c4a3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b402410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"b402410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"gastos-comprador\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294f1f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"294f1f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expenses When Buying a Property in Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f3e801 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f3e801\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"253\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\">Buying a property in Barcelona involves much more than just paying the agreed price.<\/strong> As a buyer, you must take on a series of mandatory taxes and expenses that can increase the total cost by an additional <strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\" data-is-only-node=\"\">10% to 14%<\/strong> on top of the property price.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"340\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Below, we explain each of these costs with a practical and up-to-date focus for 2025.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a30aede elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a30aede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_303173954-1024x622.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-89352\" alt=\"Gastos e impuestos al comprar o vender vivienda en Barcelona\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_303173954-1024x622.webp 1024w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_303173954-300x182.webp 300w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_303173954-768x467.webp 768w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_303173954-988x600.webp 988w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_303173954-496x301.webp 496w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_303173954.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc3908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bc3908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Is Paid in ITP When Buying a Resale Property in Barcelona?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-139d356 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"139d356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"173\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"35\">Property Transfer Tax (ITP)<\/strong> is the main tax expense when buying a resale property. In Catalonia, this tax is <strong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"132\">progressive<\/strong> and applied based on the purchase value:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"321\">\n<li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"203\">\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"203\">Up to \u20ac600,000 \u2192 <strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"201\">10%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"247\">\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"247\">Between \u20ac600,001 and \u20ac900,000 \u2192 <strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"245\">11%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"293\">\n<p data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"293\">Between \u20ac900,001 and \u20ac1,500,000 \u2192 <strong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"291\">12%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"321\">\n<p data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"321\">Over \u20ac1,500,000 \u2192 <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"321\">13%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"451\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For example, if you purchase a flat for \u20ac400,000, the applicable ITP rate is 10%, meaning you\u2019ll pay <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"435\">\u20ac44,000<\/strong> in taxes alone.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cebf32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cebf32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Taxes Does a Buyer Pay When Purchasing a New-Build Property?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9263155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9263155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"110\">When buying a <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"49\">new-build property in Barcelona<\/strong>, you do <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"65\">not<\/strong> pay ITP. Instead, two different taxes apply:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"138\"><strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"138\">VAT (Value Added Tax):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"243\">\n<li data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"194\">\n<p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"194\"><strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"149\">10%<\/strong> on the sale price for free-market housing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"243\">\n<p data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"243\"><strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"203\">4%<\/strong> for officially protected housing (VPO).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"297\"><strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"297\">Stamp Duty (AJD \u2013 Actos Jur\u00eddicos Documentados):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"440\">\n<li data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"362\">\n<p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"362\">Applied for the notarization and land registry inscription.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"440\">\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"440\">In Catalonia, the general rate is <strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"407\">1.5%<\/strong> of the notarized property value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"585\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"454\">Example:<\/strong> If you buy a new property for \u20ac400,000, you\u2019ll pay <strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"517\">\u20ac40,000<\/strong> in VAT and <strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"539\">\u20ac6,000<\/strong> in AJD \u2014 totaling <strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"569\">\u20ac46,000<\/strong> in taxes alone.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd795bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd795bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Are Notary Fees in a Property Purchase?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b0d183 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b0d183\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"146\">Notary fees are mandatory when purchasing a property in Spain, as the transaction must be formalized through a public deed signed before a notary.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"244\">In Spain, notarial fees are regulated by a fixed tariff based on the declared value in the deed.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"267\"><strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"267\">General estimate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"467\">\n<li data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"369\">\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"369\">For properties priced between \u20ac100,000 and \u20ac500,000, fees typically range from <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"368\">\u20ac700 to \u20ac1,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"467\">\n<p data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"467\">If there is a mortgage involved, <strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"425\">additional deeds<\/strong> must be signed, which increases the cost.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"660\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"481\">Example:<\/strong> For a property purchase of \u20ac400,000, the typical notary fee is around <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"560\">\u20ac850<\/strong>, though it can vary slightly depending on the notary and the number of authorized copies requested.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9834679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9834679\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is It Mandatory to Pay the Land Registry Fee?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d941916 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d941916\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"179\">Yes. After signing before a notary, the property sale must be registered with the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad) for the buyer to be legally recognized as the new owner.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"267\">This procedure is also subject to official fees, which depend on the property&#8217;s value.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"386\">In Barcelona, for transactions between \u20ac100,000 and \u20ac500,000, the average registration cost ranges from \u20ac400 to \u20ac700.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"427\">It is a one-time and mandatory payment.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"524\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"524\" data-is-last-node=\"\">For example, for a property priced at \u20ac400,000, the typical Land Registry fee is around \u20ac550.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bcdda4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bcdda4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Hiring an Administrative Agency (Gestor\u00eda) Mandatory for the Buyer?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2703250 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2703250\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"238\">Hiring a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"21\">gestor\u00eda<\/strong> (administrative agency) is not legally required, but it\u2019s very common when the purchase involves a mortgage. In these cases, the bank typically requires a gestor\u00eda to ensure that all formalities are properly handled:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"339\">\n<li data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"273\">\n<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"273\">Payment of taxes (ITP or AJD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"311\">\n<p data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"311\">Registration in the Land Registry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"339\">\n<p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"339\">Verification of the deeds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"454\">If you&#8217;re buying without financing, you can either complete these steps on your own or hire an optional gestor\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"548\"><strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"473\">Average cost:<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"499\">\u20ac300 and \u20ac500<\/strong>, depending on the number of procedures involved.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"711\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"711\" data-is-last-node=\"\">For example, if you purchase a property with a mortgage in Barcelona, the gestor\u00eda usually adds an extra cost of around <strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"679\">\u20ac400<\/strong>, managed directly by the bank.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0e589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b0e589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the Cost of a Property Appraisal When Buying with a Mortgage?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3870b1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3870b1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"201\">If you\u2019re applying for a mortgage, you\u2019ll need to hire an official property appraisal. This report determines the real market value of the property and helps the bank calculate the maximum loan amount.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"293\">The <strong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"241\">appraisal is paid by the buyer<\/strong>, although it&#8217;s usually arranged by the bank itself.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"375\">It must be carried out by a <strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"374\">valuation company approved by the Bank of Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"417\">The appraisal is valid for <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"416\">6 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"514\"><strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"436\">Average cost:<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"462\">\u20ac300 and \u20ac600<\/strong>, depending on the company and the type of property.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"676\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"676\" data-is-last-node=\"\">For example, if you&#8217;re buying a property for \u20ac400,000, the appraisal report may cost around <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"617\">\u20ac400<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s required for the bank to approve your mortgage.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4373676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4373676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Other Costs Might a Property Buyer Face?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6568d47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6568d47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"226\">In addition to taxes, notary fees, land registry, administrative agency, and appraisal, a buyer may face other costs related to the transaction\u2014especially if financing the purchase with a mortgage. Some of the most common are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"676\">\n<li data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"334\">\n<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"334\"><strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"254\">Mortgage opening fee<\/strong> (if applied by the bank): typically between <strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"314\">0.5% and 1%<\/strong> of the loan amount.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"483\">\n<p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"483\"><strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"366\">Linked insurance policies<\/strong>: home insurance is mandatory with a mortgage, and life insurance is often recommended (though not legally required).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"585\">\n<p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"585\"><strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"528\">Certified copies of deeds or documents<\/strong>: extra cost depending on the number of copies requested.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"676\">\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"676\"><strong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"617\">Legal or tax advisor fees<\/strong> (if hired): optional, but useful for complex transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"840\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"840\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Example: If you take out a \u20ac300,000 mortgage with a 0.5% opening fee, you&#8217;ll pay <strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"770\">\u20ac1,500<\/strong> just for the opening cost\u2014on top of all taxes and standard expenses.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-922fd6a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"922fd6a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-997d802\" data-id=\"997d802\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd80318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"cd80318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"gastos-vendedor\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241680e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"241680e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expenses When Selling a Property in Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b707b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36b707b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"298\">When selling a property in Barcelona, the owner must also cover a number of taxes and expenses that can significantly affect the final profit from the transaction. Some of these costs depend on whether there was a capital gain, how long the property has been owned, or the location of the property.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"394\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Below, we explain the most important costs that a seller should take into account, one by one.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e1b61b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e1b61b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_427055560-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-89355\" alt=\"Gastos e impuestos al comprar o vender vivienda en Barcelona\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_427055560-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_427055560-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_427055560-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_427055560-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_427055560-496x331.webp 496w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_427055560.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb30375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb30375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Is Personal Income Tax (IRPF) Applied When Selling a Property?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a84cba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a84cba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"192\">When you sell a property for a higher price than what you originally paid, you generate a <strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"106\">capital gain<\/strong>, which must be declared in your personal income tax return (IRPF) the following year.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"236\">The taxable base is calculated as follows:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"347\"><strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"347\">Sale price \u2013 (purchase price + associated costs such as notary fees, taxes, documented renovations, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"404\">The applicable tax rates in 2025 for capital gains are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"554\">\n<li data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"431\">\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"431\">Up to \u20ac6,000: <strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"429\">19%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"462\">\n<p data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"462\">\u20ac6,001 to \u20ac50,000: <strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"460\">21%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"495\">\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"495\">\u20ac50,001 to \u20ac200,000: <strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"493\">23%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"529\">\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"529\">\u20ac200,001 to \u20ac300,000: <strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"527\">27%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"554\">\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"554\">Over \u20ac300,000: <strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"554\">28%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"811\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"811\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Example: If you bought a property for \u20ac250,000 and sold it for \u20ac400,000, with \u20ac10,000 in deductible expenses, your net taxable gain would be <strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"710\">\u20ac140,000<\/strong>. The IRPF due would range between <strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"768\">\u20ac26,600 and \u20ac32,200<\/strong>, depending on the applicable tax bracket.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97a1e26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97a1e26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the Municipal Capital Gains Tax and How Much Do You Pay?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab679a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab679a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative flex basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:55px] grow overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"relative h-full\">\n<div class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] @[84rem]\/thread:pt-(--header-height)\">\n<div class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b4e36ff8-a220-4954-b89b-b6b87a88b27a-109\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-216\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"483bcb24-1fda-4581-a7e5-660b742da42c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"276\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"35\">municipal capital gains tax<\/strong> (IIVTNU) is a local tax levied on the increase in the value of urban land from the time of purchase to the time of sale. In Barcelona, it is managed by the City Council and must be settled within <strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"252\">30 business days<\/strong> after signing the deed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"336\">The seller can choose between <strong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"335\">two calculation methods<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"513\">\n<li data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"447\">\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"447\"><strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"360\">Objective method<\/strong>: based on the cadastral value of the land and the number of years it has been owned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"513\">\n<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"513\"><strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"465\">Real method<\/strong>: based on the actual profit made from the sale.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"574\">The more favorable method for the taxpayer will be applied.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"610\">There are <strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"600\">exemptions<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"739\">\n<li data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"660\">\n<p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"660\">When no increase in land value has occurred.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"739\">\n<p data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"739\">In transfers due to inheritance of the main residence by direct descendants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"954\"><em data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"954\">Example: If you sell a flat in Barcelona after 15 years and the land has appreciated, the municipal capital gains tax could range from <strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"897\">\u20ac3,000 to \u20ac6,000<\/strong>, depending on the cadastral value and the neighborhood.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1071\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">You can see a step-by-step calculation guide here:<br data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1009\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/blog\/calcular-la-plusvalia-municipal-en-barcelona\/\"><em data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1071\" data-is-last-node=\"\">How to Calculate Municipal Capital Gains Tax in Barcelona<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d99c00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d99c00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is the Energy Certificate Mandatory When Selling a Flat?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fdc0f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fdc0f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"224\">Yes. The <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"49\">Energy Performance Certificate (CEE)<\/strong> is mandatory for all property sales in Spain, including Barcelona. It must be available <strong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"173\">before advertising the property<\/strong> and delivered to the buyer at the time of signing.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"295\">It is issued by a certified technician after inspecting the property.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"354\">\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"323\">\n<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"312\">Validity:<\/strong> 10 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"354\">\n<p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"354\"><strong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"335\">Cost:<\/strong> Paid by the seller<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"504\"><strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"371\">Exceptions:<\/strong><br data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"374\" \/>The CEE is not required for properties that are derelict or marked for demolition, but it is mandatory for any habitable property.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"613\"><strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"536\">Typical cost in Barcelona:<\/strong> Between <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"561\">\u20ac60 and \u20ac150<\/strong>, depending on the property&#8217;s size and the provider.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"773\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"773\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Example: For a 90\u202fm\u00b2 flat in Barcelona, the energy certificate usually costs around <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"708\">\u20ac100<\/strong>, including the site visit, registration, and document issuance.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e63069e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e63069e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is the Occupancy Certificate Required to Sell a Property?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0aeb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e0aeb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"240\">Yes. In Catalonia, the <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"48\">Occupancy Certificate<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"75\">c\u00e9dula de habitabilidad<\/em>) is a mandatory document for selling a property\u2014unless the property is exempt due to age or type of use (e.g., a commercial space not intended for residential use).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"318\">It certifies that the property meets the <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"317\">minimum habitability standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"433\">\n<li data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"378\">\n<p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"378\">It must be valid at the time of signing the sale deed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"433\">\n<p data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"433\">It is the <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"418\">seller\u2019s responsibility<\/strong> to provide it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"578\">If the certificate is expired or missing, a new one must be obtained <strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"522\">before signing<\/strong>. The process typically takes <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"577\">5 to 15 business days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"612\">Estimated cost in Barcelona:<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"637\">\u20ac80 and \u20ac120<\/strong>, including the site visit and administrative fees.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"842\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"842\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Example: If you are selling a flat without a valid occupancy certificate, you\u2019ll need to arrange it in advance, at an average cost of around <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"840\">\u20ac100<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623d331 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"623d331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Pays the Property Tax (IBI) in the Year of the Sale?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dfe826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dfe826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"265\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"26\">IBI (Property Tax)<\/strong> is a municipal tax levied on property ownership as of <strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"96\">January 1st<\/strong> of each year. By law in Catalonia, it must be paid by whoever is the owner on that date\u2014meaning the <strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"207\">seller<\/strong>, even if the property is sold later in March or December.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"413\">However, in many transactions it is common to <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"332\">prorate the IBI<\/strong> based on the number of months each party has owned the property during the year.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"512\">The amount depends on the <strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"460\">cadastral value<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"511\">rate set by the Barcelona City Council<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"584\">For a typical flat, the annual IBI ranges between <strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"583\">\u20ac500 and \u20ac1,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"764\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"764\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Example: If you sell a flat in June, it is common to include a clause in the deed stating that the buyer will reimburse half of the annual IBI\u2014about <strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"752\">\u20ac400 to \u20ac500<\/strong>, prorated.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e7bbca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e7bbca\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a33b4c7\" data-id=\"a33b4c7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ed099 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"05ed099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"ejemplo-practico\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d99ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d99ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Example of a Property Transaction in Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-738b0bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"738b0bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_517585336-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-89361\" alt=\"Gastos e impuestos al comprar o vender vivienda en Barcelona\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_517585336-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_517585336-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_517585336-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_517585336-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_517585336-496x331.webp 496w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_517585336.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a49a05f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a49a05f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s look at a real-world example to illustrate the costs each party faces in a standard property transaction:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60d47b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60d47b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Scenario<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7794ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7794ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Property Type:<\/strong> Resale flat<br data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"33\" \/><strong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"46\">Location:<\/strong> Barcelona city<br data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"64\" \/><strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"83\">Purchase Price:<\/strong> \u20ac400,000<br data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\" \/><strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"114\">Payment Method:<\/strong> With mortgage<br data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"131\" \/><strong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"142\">Seller:<\/strong> Individual who bought the property 15 years ago for \u20ac250,000<br data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\" \/><strong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"216\">Buyer:<\/strong> Individual, no age-related tax discounts apply<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b27319 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b27319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does the Buyer Pay?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-181ee56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"181ee56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Based on the scenario provided, here are the approximate expenses the buyer would incur:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Amount (\u20ac)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ITP (10%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<td>Standard rate for resale properties in Catalonia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Notary Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~850<\/td>\n<td>Based on a \u20ac400,000 transaction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Land Registry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~550<\/td>\n<td>Depends on deed value and complexity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gestor\u00eda (Administrative agency)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~400<\/td>\n<td>Required by bank due to mortgage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Appraisal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~400<\/td>\n<td>Needed for mortgage approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mortgage Opening Fee (0.5%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1,500<\/td>\n<td>Based on \u20ac300,000 mortgage (if applicable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Home Insurance (annual)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~300<\/td>\n<td>Required by the bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc5b09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bc5b09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does the seller pay for?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4b605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d4b605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\">Personal Income Tax (on a gain of \u20ac140,000): between \u20ac26,600 and \u20ac32,200<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"121\">Municipal capital gains tax: \u20ac4,500 (estimated)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"147\">Energy certificate: \u20ac100<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"176\">Occupancy certificate: \u20ac100<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"213\">Property tax (to be prorated): \u20ac800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"348\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cIn total, the seller covers between \u20ac32,000 and \u20ac38,000 in expenses, which will be deducted from the profit obtained from the sale.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b21fba2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b21fba2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c4ca19\" data-id=\"6c4ca19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca5b902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"ca5b902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"recomendaciones-errores\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f424311 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f424311\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_486650903-1024x503.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-89364\" alt=\"Gastos e impuestos al comprar o vender vivienda en Barcelona\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_486650903-1024x503.webp 1024w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_486650903-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_486650903-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_486650903-496x243.webp 496w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_486650903.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f106775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f106775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"recomendaciones-errores\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfd2258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfd2258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recommendations and Common Mistakes When Buying or Selling a Property in Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae3a06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ae3a06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let&#8217;s look at a real case to illustrate the costs for each party in a standard transaction:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f91b80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f91b80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Buying or selling a property in Barcelona involves procedures, taxes, and important decisions. Here are some key recommendations and common mistakes to avoid:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8c552 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce8c552\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2705 Recommendations for the Buyer<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e107db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e107db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Calculate all expenses before making an offer: transfer tax (ITP), notary fees, mortgage costs, appraisal\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Request several mortgage offers: interest margins, fees, and conditions vary greatly between banks.<\/li>\n<li>Check the property\u2019s registration status: make sure there are no debts, liens, or discrepancies.<\/li>\n<li>Always reserve with a clear private contract, including clauses about the deposit and penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4b4fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4b4fb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2705 Recommendations for the Seller<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7f402 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e7f402\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Have all documentation ready: occupancy certificate, energy certificate, latest property tax (IBI) receipt, and an updated land registry extract (nota simple).<\/li>\n<li>Request a preliminary calculation of the municipal capital gains tax and personal income tax (IRPF), especially if there is a significant gain.<\/li>\n<li>Agree on prorating the property tax (IBI) with the buyer if the sale occurs mid-year.<\/li>\n<li>Carry out minor renovations if they add value (painting, lighting, small repairs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-325bb64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"325bb64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u274c Common Mistakes Made by Buyers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71bee57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71bee57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Miscalculating the transfer tax (ITP) or not anticipating mortgage-related expenses, leading to a lack of liquidity.<\/li>\n<li>Signing contracts without professional advice or without reviewing the legal status of the property.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to include a penalty clause in case the seller backs out after the reservation.<\/li>\n<li>Accepting an appraisal without checking the issuing company or reviewing the contents of the report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88bad70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88bad70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u274c Common Mistakes Made by Sellers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-868e667 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"868e667\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Forgetting to declare the sale in the IRPF or miscalculating the capital gain, leading to potential fines or tax issues.<\/li>\n<li>Not requesting a draft calculation of the municipal capital gains tax (plusval\u00eda) before signing, which can lead to unpleasant surprises.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to obtain the occupancy certificate or energy certificate in time, causing delays in the signing at the notary.<\/li>\n<li>Listing the property above market value, which can result in low interest and cause the listing to become \u201cburned out\u201d on real estate portals.<\/li>\n<li>Not asking whether the real estate agency charges fees to the buyer, which can create friction and reduce the number of visits.<\/li>\n<li>Not confirming whether the agency will handle all pre-signing procedures, such as organizing visits, obtaining certificates, managing extensions, or coordinating with the notary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ef6cf0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ef6cf0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee1d5b9\" data-id=\"ee1d5b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31a16f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"31a16f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"preguntas-frecuentes\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ff888f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ff888f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_206649930-1024x684.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-89367\" alt=\"Gastos e impuestos al comprar o vender vivienda en Barcelona\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_206649930-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_206649930-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_206649930-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_206649930-899x600.webp 899w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_206649930-496x331.webp 496w, https:\/\/puntohabitat.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_206649930.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02fcc2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"02fcc2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"preguntas-frecuentes\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5fbd81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5fbd81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b1c35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93b1c35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How long does it take to sell a flat in Barcelona?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33bdf17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33bdf17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on the price, the area, and the condition of the property. On average, a well-priced home can sell in between 1 and 3 months. If the price is above market value, the process can be delayed indefinitely.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fb2357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fb2357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What happens if the buyer backs out after signing a penitential deposit agreement (arras penitenciales)?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b080e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27b080e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on the type of deposit agreement signed. In the most common case\u2014<strong>penitential deposit (arras penitenciales)<\/strong>\u2014if the buyer backs out without justified cause, they lose the amount paid as a deposit.<\/p>\n<p>However, if <strong>confirmatory<\/strong> or <strong>penal<\/strong> deposits were signed instead, other consequences may apply (such as enforcing the contract or claiming additional compensation).<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 It is essential that the contract clearly states that it is a <em>\u201cpenitential deposit\u201d<\/em> and not another type.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-996d86f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"996d86f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What if the seller is the one who backs out?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-523acfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"523acfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If it is a case of penitential deposits, the seller who breaks the agreement must return double the deposit received as a penalty.<br \/>However, if the deposit is confirmatory or penal, the consequences may include forced performance of the contract or compensation.<br \/>Everything will depend on the exact wording of the document.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddfe It is always advisable for the deposit agreement to be reviewed by a lawyer or a specialized real estate advisor.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d886ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d886ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I sell a flat if I still have an outstanding mortgage?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b498d4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b498d4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can sell a property with an active mortgage. In the deed signed before a notary, the outstanding debt will be cancelled, and this can be done in two ways:<\/p>\n<p>The buyer pays part of the price directly to the seller\u2019s bank to cancel the mortgage, and the remaining amount to the seller.<\/p>\n<p>Or, the seller receives the full amount and instructs the bank to cancel the mortgage.<\/p>\n<p>In both cases, it is essential that the mortgage cancellation is formally registered, which can be handled by the notary or a gestor\u00eda after the signing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62827af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62827af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who chooses the notary in a property sale?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40ee17a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40ee17a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By law, the buyer has the right to choose the notary if they are the one covering the costs. Even so, in many transactions, the notary is agreed upon by both parties or chosen based on proximity or trust. What matters most is that both parties feel comfortable and the notary&#8217;s neutrality is ensured.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dfe401 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5dfe401\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What happens if the buyer or the seller lives abroad? Can the signing be done remotely?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c51ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68c51ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If one of the parties resides outside Spain, the sale can be formalized through a notarial power of attorney. This means that the person authorizes someone else \u2014 usually a lawyer, family member, or real estate agent \u2014 to sign on their behalf.<\/p>\n<p>This power of attorney must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Signed before a notary in the country of residence<\/li>\n<li>Legalized with the Hague Apostille or through the consular route<\/li>\n<li>Translated by a sworn interpreter if not written in Spanish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remote digital signing is not allowed in private transactions such as a property sale. Physical presence is still required, either from the owner or their legal representative.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Many real estate transactions with foreign buyers in Barcelona are carried out via power of attorney, especially when the client is unable to travel for the signing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd3ad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdd3ad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is it mandatory to register the sale in the Land Registry?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb658a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb658a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. The deposit agreement (<em>contrato de arras<\/em>) is a private commitment between buyer and seller that sets key conditions: price, deadlines, penalties for withdrawal, etc.<br \/>Signing it helps avoid misunderstandings, protects both parties, and secures the transaction until it reaches the notary stage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86c06a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86c06a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can a flat be sold if there are multiple owners?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b4e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31b4e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, but all co-owners must sign the sale or authorize one of them through a notarial power of attorney.<br \/>If one of the owners does not agree to sell, the transaction cannot proceed unless it goes through legal proceedings (partition of ownership).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8319368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8319368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I sell a property during a divorce process?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650a151 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"650a151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, but if the property is registered in the name of both spouses, both must sign, or provide a final court ruling awarding the property to one of them.<br \/>If there are underage children, the judge must authorize the sale if it affects the family home.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9f617d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9f617d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can a flat be sold with a tenant living in it?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fb70e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fb70e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. The buyer will be subrogated into the existing rental contract.<br \/>For leases subject to the Urban Leases Act (LAU), the tenant has a right of first refusal (<em>tanteo<\/em>) and must be notified in advance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d551db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d551db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can a flat be sold with a usufruct?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77b8d3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77b8d3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, a flat can be sold with a usufruct, but with important limitations according to the Civil Code. 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