How Spain’s long-term rental law works, deposits and notice periods, and the seasonal-contract clause that can strip away tenant protections.
Country Guides
How the rules and the process differ from one European country to the next.
Ireland has no notary and no binding preliminary contract, so gazumping is possible. Here’s the exact sequence and where the risk sits.
How buying property in the Netherlands works: offers, the notary, Kadaster registration, mortgages and costs to check before you sign.
How buying property in Germany actually works: the notary, the land registry, contracts, transfer tax and where to check current costs.
How buying property in Greece works: tax numbers, contracts, the notary, land registry checks, and costs to confirm before you commit.
How buying property in Italy actually works: codice fiscale, preliminary contract, notary, due diligence and where rules vary by region.
How buying property in France actually works: the compromis de vente, the notaire, financing, costs and residency questions.
How buying property in Portugal actually works: NIF, preliminary contract, notary deed, taxes, and where an independent lawyer fits in.
A clear walkthrough of how buying property in Spain works, from NIE and reservation to notary signing and land registry.