From Dénia and Jávea to Benidorm, Altea and Torrevieja: the Costa Blanca has many homes owned by northern Europeans, and many buyers from the same countries. That makes a private sale very doable — if the paperwork is right.
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You agree a price with the buyer, usually with a private reservation or deposit contract (contrato de arras). The sale is completed by signing the deed before a Spanish notary (notario), after which it is registered. If you are not a Spanish tax resident, the buyer withholds part of the price for the tax office, so plan your tax return in advance.
Yes. Private sales are common in Spain. The notary checks the legal side at completion; an agent is not required.
Not necessarily. Many owners who live abroad sign through a power of attorney (poder notarial). We help you organise the steps from a distance.
Usually capital gains tax and the municipal plusvalía tax. Non-resident sellers have a withholding by the buyer. Ask a Spanish tax adviser for your exact situation.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules differ by region and change over time; always have your situation checked by the notary or a local adviser.