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New-Build vs Resale Property in Spain Choosing between a new-build and a resale property in Spain affects purchase timing, legal checks, condition, choice and later costs. What Is the Difference Between New-Build and Resale Property in Spain? What Is Considered a New-Build Property? For this comparison, a new-build property is purchased directly from the dev...

In short: A property’s price in Turkey should not be judged by the average of the city or asking prices alone. The most reliable approach is to compare similar properties in the same micro-location or neighborhood, use a consistent price-per-square-meter basis and then account for differences such as view, floor, building quality, facilities and resale deman...

How Foreign Buyers Can Pay for Property in Turkey Foreign buyers need to arrange the payment and currency conversion before the title deed transfer. The main document is the Döviz Alım Belgesi (DAB) (Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate). From 1 October 2026, Turkey’s Secure Payment System will also apply to property sale payments made in cash, by bank tran...

Getting a mortgage in Spain as a foreign buyer has become more profile-dependent in 2026. After several years of sharp rate increases, the market has become more predictable, although the 12-month Euribor still needs to be monitored closely. Spanish lenders have adjusted their mortgage products to the new risk environment. Mortgages remain available for inte...

Miksi ulkomaalainen tarvitsee pankkitilin Espanjassa asuntokauppaa varten Kun ulkomaalainen ostaa asunnon Espanjasta, pankkitili on käytännössä välttämätön sekä itse kaupan toteuttamista että omistamisen arkea varten. Suurimmat maksut kulkevat yleensä espanjalaisen pankkitilin kautta. Näihin kuuluvat esimerkiksi maksut myyjälle, notaarikulut, rekisteröintima...