ZONA EXPLAINS
Spanish property terms, clearly explained.
A practical reference library for international buyers and owners. Each guide explains one Spanish property term, document, tax or platform—what it means, why it matters and what to verify.
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The essentials before you buy
Short, independent explanations designed to make conversations with agents, lawyers and banks easier.
Idealista
How Spain’s largest property portal works—and why its listings rarely show the whole market.
READ EXPLANATION →02NIE number
The foreigner identification number required for a property purchase in Spain.
READ EXPLANATION →03Nota simple
What this Land Registry extract reveals about ownership, debts and restrictions.
READ EXPLANATION →04Contrato de arras
The reservation or deposit agreement—and the commitments it can create for both parties.
READ EXPLANATION →05ITP
The transfer tax commonly paid when purchasing a resale property in Mallorca.
READ EXPLANATION →06Finca
What the term can mean in Mallorca, from rural plots to traditional country homes.
READ EXPLANATION →GO DEEPER
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