Selling your house in Spain? We guide you step by step.
The decision to sell your house in Spain is often not an easy one. Perhaps it was your holiday home for many years, a place full of fond memories with family and friends. Or maybe you even lived there permanently for a while, as part of a dream that is now coming to an end for whatever reason.
Whether it is selling your second residence or permanently emigrating from Spain, it is an emotional step that also brings with it the necessary practical and legal questions.
Selling a house in Spain is not something you do every day
There is a lot involved in selling a property in Spain: from paperwork and official documents to negotiations with buyers and the notarial transfer. For many owners, this is an unfamiliar process, and this sometimes creates uncertainty.
Professional guidance makes the difference
At Dacasas Real Estate, we assist people looking to sell their property in Spain on a daily basis. Thanks to our experience, we know exactly what it takes to make the sale go smoothly, safely and correctly.
Among other things, we provide:
- A realistic valuation of your property
- Professional presentation and targeted marketing
- Communication with potential buyers in multiple languages
- Legal control of documents and title deeds
- Assistance with the notarial transfer
Whether you are selling a flat on the coast, an inland villa or a finca in rustic areas, we will guide you through the whole process.
Free consultation
Are you considering selling your house in Spain, but not sure where to start? Feel free to contact us without any obligation. We will listen to your situation, answer your questions and explain how we work.
At Dacasas, we combine personal approach with professional expertise. So you can take the next step with peace of mind.
Selling your property in Spain? We are here for you.
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Selling your property in Spain? We guide you from A to Z
Selling a property in Spain is an important step - often emotional, but also legally and administratively complex. Whether it is your permanent residence, a second home or a holiday villa, at Dacasas Real Estate we are at your side with a complete and personalised sales service.
We make sure the process goes smoothly, correctly and with minimal stress for you.
✅ What we do for you as a selling party
1. Free and realistic valuation
We will give you an honest estimate of the market value, based on experience, location, condition of the property and current market trends in Spain.
2. Advice to prepare your home for sale
We help you prepare: minor repairs, tidying up, styling tips or even professional home staging - so your home looks its best.
3. Professional marketing & international visibility
- High-quality photos and video (including drone footage if required)
- Multilingual description (Dutch, Spanish, English, German)
- Promotion through major Spanish portals (Idealista, Fotocasa, etc.).
- Publication on international platforms targeting foreign buyers
- Active promotion via social media and our network of interested buyers
4. Legal review of all documents
We collect and verify all required documents, such as the title deed (escritura), note simple, energy certificate (CEE), IBI certificates and more. This way, we avoid surprises during the sales process.
5. Preparation of all sales documents
From reservation contract to purchase agreement (contrato de arras), we provide correct and legally conclusive documents.
6. Negotiating with buyers
We take full contact and negotiation with potential buyers off your hands. Thanks to our multilingual approach, we ensure clear communication and proper handling.
7. Assistance with notarial transfer
We accompany you up to the day of the notarial transfer. We will be present at the signing and make sure everything goes smoothly - with or without your physical presence (power of attorney possible).
8. Aftercare and administrative follow-up
We will help you cancel utilities, inform you about tax obligations such as plusvalía and make sure everything is completed administratively.
Extra service for foreign sellers
As a Belgian or Dutch person, are you not permanently in Spain? No worries - we arrange everything for you, even remotely. With clear communication in your language and, if necessary, via power of attorney.
🤝 Sell your home with confidence
Considering selling your property in Spain? Take today non-binding contact with us. We will listen to your situation and explain to you step by step how we proceed.
Together, we make sure your property finds the right buyer - quickly, correctly and hassle-free.
- Read more about the notarial transfer in Spain here
✍️ The notarial transfer in Spain: this is how it works
The notarial transfer - the signing of the title deed at the notary - is the official moment when the property changes hands. In Spain, this process is different from that in Belgium or the Netherlands. Therefore, good guidance is essential, especially if you do not speak the language or do not reside permanently in Spain.
At Dacasas Real Estate we accompany both buyers and sellers from A to Z, including full preparation of the transfer at the Spanish notary.
What exactly is the notarised transfer?
The notarial transfer (firm and notaría) is the moment when the deed of sale (escritura pública de compraventa) is officially signed. This deed is signed by the buyer and the seller in the presence of a Spanish notary. The property is then definitively transferred, and the buyer pays the remaining amount of the purchase price.
What happens before the notarial transfer?
Before the transfer takes place, a whole list of things must be in place:
- Control of ownership through the note simple
- Control of debts and charges such as mortgages, IBI (property tax), and common costs
- Energy certificate application (CEE)
- Drawing up the deed of sale with correct data and annexes
- Settlement of taxes such as the plusvalía municipal and any capital gains tax
- Preparation of payments (cheques, bank transfers or through lawyer's third-party account)
If required, we will work with a lawyer or gestor For legal control and tax optimisation.
Do you need to attend in person?
As a seller, you need to not obliged to be present when signing. You can give us a notarial proxy so that we arrange everything on your behalf. This is convenient if you live in Belgium or the Netherlands and do not want to travel to Spain especially for the signing.
What does the deed of sale say?
The escritura pública includes:
- Identity of buyer and seller (with NIE numbers)
- Description of property
- Sales price and payment method
- Distribution of costs
- Declaration that the property is debt-free
- Any additional clauses (e.g. movable property, completion date, etc.)
The notary reads out the deed and gets both parties to sign. The transfer of ownership is then registered in the property cadastre (Registro de la Propiedad).
Who pays for what?
- Notary fees and registration costs are usually at the buyer's expense (unless otherwise agreed)
- The seller pays:
- The plusvalía municipal (local capital gains tax)
- Any capital gains tax (IRNR for non-residents)
- Brokerage fees (as agreed in the contract)
We ensure a smooth handover
At Dacasas, we make sure everything is taken care of down to the last detail. From preparing documents to cancelling utilities after the sale - you don't have to worry about anything.
Want to sell your property in Spain?
We will guide you with full transparency and personal attention. Feel free to take non-binding contact with us for more information on the sale and notarial transfer in Spain.
