Real Estate Barcelona – Information on Costs of Purchase

The costs related to buying in Catalonia are typically between 8% and 9% of the purchase price:

Solicitor’s fees – normally a fixed fee. The fee can vary due to the amount of work required to be done by the solicitor.

Notary's fees and land registry fees – Depends on the complexity of the deed. Normally between €1000 and €2000 euros.

Transfer Tax - The buyer is required to pay 7% of the purchase price in property transfer tax. When buying new build houses the buyer pays 7% VAT instead of  the 7% transfer tax. When buying a building plot from a developer the VAT will be 16%

Stamp Duty – 1% This only applies to new build properties, not to re-sales