Property Taxes when Buying a Property in Andalusia
Buying a property in Spain is a straight-forward process. Each autonomous region has the right to set its own taxes, so differences do exist, although small. We help people buy and sell properties in Andalusia, in the provinces of Málaga and Cádiz. So, we provide information from the Junta de Andalucia’s website regarding the taxes levied on purchase and you can find general information on taxes levied on the Seller by the Town Hall, here. On the whole, budget about 13 – 15% on top of property purchase price for attendant costs. (Buying at auction has different requirements, find more here.)
Tax Payable – New Properties
First Transmissions of properties attract 10% tax plus a stamp duty on the drafting of the first title deed which is 1.5%. Total is 11.5%
Tax Payable – Resale Properties
For most people you pay 8% up to the first 400,000€, 9% on next 300,000€ and 10% on all amounts accruing after that.
The amount owing is calculated by multiplying the relevant band with the applicable coefficient as follows:
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Transfer of Tangible Assets
a) Property Transfer:
- As a general rule, in the transfer of immovable property, as well as in the constitution and assignment of rights in rem over them, except in the real rights of guarantee, the tax rate will be obtained by applying, on the basis of the liquidation, the rate that results from the following rate:
Band payable in Euros | Total Fees Euros | Amount Due Euros | Rate Applicable |
0.00 | 0.00 | 400,000.00 | 8.00% |
400,000.01 | 32,000.00 | 300,000.00 | 9.00% |
700,000.01 | 59,000.00 | There after | 10.0% |
- Garages attached to the Property Purchase are included in the rates above, with a maximum of two. After which, in the case of transmission of buildings classified as urban parking space, the following rates apply:
Band payable in Euros | Total Fees Euros | Amount Due Euros | Rate Applicable |
0.00 | 0.00 | 30,000.00 | 8.00% |
30,000.01 | 2,400.00 | 20,000.00 | 9.00% |
50,000.01 | 4,200.00 | There after | 10.0% |
b) Transmission of movable property and livestock
(as well as the constitution of real rights over them other than the guarantee):
- 4 %, in general
- 8%, on the transfer of boats of more than 8 metres in length and on vehicles of more than 15 horse power and objects of art and historical antiquities.
- 5% in the transmission of real estate where the real value does not exceed 130,000 euros and it is to be the Buyer’s permanent residence and the buyer is under 35 years of age, or 180,000 euros in the case of a permanent residence where the Buyer suffers from a disability which is registered and measured as being equal to or greater than 33%.
- 2% in the acquisition of housing for resale by a natural or legal person who carries on a business activity to which the rules of adaptation of the General Plan for the Real Estate Sector apply. (Aimed at constructors, developers and banks with repossessions, for example.)
- 1%, for financial instruments of real security rights, pensions, bonds, loans and cession of credits.
- Leases are governed by the scale of tax fixed by Law.
* With effect from January 1, 2015, tax rate offsets will be applied in the creation and exercise of purchase options in lease agreements related to certain payment operations.
Budget 13 – 15% on top of Property Purchase Price
In addition to the taxes there is also the need to pay stamp duty for new builds on the pages notarised for the Title Deeds, as well as general application of Notary’s fees, Land Registry fees and Lawyer’s / legal assessor’s fees (Gestor). These days, most mortgage set-up costs are assumed by the lender. As a rough rule of thumb, allow 13% – 15% on top of the Purchase Price and note stamp duty for new builds.
Disclaimer: TMT Spain Real Estate has provided this information as a general guide only and it must not be relied upon in place of legal advice. Legislation is constantly updated and the reader must satisfy herself/himself of the accuracy of these contents.
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