18/03/2026
COSTA DEL SOL: WHAT BUYERS PAY &
WHAT SELLERS SHOULD KNOW
If you’re thinking about selling a property on the Costa del Sol, there’s something very important to understand:
👉 Buyers don’t just pay the purchase price
When buying a resale property, they need to budget for around 8% extra costs.
Here’s how it breaks down 👇
💸 Transfer Tax (ITP)
A fixed 7% of the purchase price in this area
This is the main tax applied to resale properties.
📝 Notary & Land Registry
Approximately 1% additional costs, depending on the purchase price
These include:
✔️ Notary fees for signing the title deed
✔️ Registration in the Land Registry
📊 Example:
For a €200,000 property, a buyer will need around €16,000 on top of the price.
👉 Did you already know this, or has it surprised you?