March 5, 2026

Modern luxury villa with pool representing property taxes in Spain for foreign buyers and Costa del Sol property owners.

All Property Taxes on the Costa del Sol: Simple Guide for Buyers, Sellers and Owners in Spain

At Costa Prime Realty, I speak with many buyers every day, and every day I answer the same question: 'What are the property taxes?' Well, it depends on the property. There is VAT for new properties, ITP for second-hand properties, AJD for new properties, capital gains tax on property resale, and even wealth tax or income tax on short- or long-term rentals. It also depends on whether you are an EU, non-EU...