What does it cost to sell property in Spain?
The listing fee is commonly seller-paid, but buyer representation and regional practices vary. If you hire an agency, check your agreed fee and any separate buyer/seller mandates; no national 50/50 split is assumed.
Regional choices: Andalucia · Aragon · Asturias · Balearic Islands · Basque Country · Canary Islands · Cantabria · Castilla-La Mancha · Castilla y Leon · Catalonia · Extremadura · Galicia · La Rioja · Madrid · Murcia · Navarra · Valencia. The example below uses Andalucia.
Calculate my property costsExample: €500,000 sale
| Fee | Indicative amount | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal land value tax (plusvalía) Depends on land value and years owned. Capital gains tax is personal and not included. | €500 – €5,000 | estimate 2026-10-13 |
| Energy certificate | €121 – €363 | verified 2026-10-13 |
| Lawyer (sale) | €3,025 – €6,050 | estimate 2026-10-13 |
| Agency commission The listing fee is commonly seller-paid, but buyer representation and regional practices vary. If you hire an agency, check your agreed fee and any separate buyer/seller mandates; no national 50/50 split is assumed. | €18,150 – €36,300 Only if owed under your agreement | estimate 2026-10-14 Source |
Common questions
Who pays the estate agency?
The listing fee is commonly seller-paid, but buyer representation and regional practices vary. If you hire an agency, check your agreed fee and any separate buyer/seller mandates; no national 50/50 split is assumed.
Can the fees differ locally?
Yes. Choose the actual region in the calculator and check reduced-rate eligibility and taxable valuations with your adviser.
Are mortgages or insurance included?
Financing is separate. First-year home insurance is included only where a sourced estimate is available; otherwise a quote is needed. Personal gains taxes, special exemptions and unknown commission are not complete estimates.
Does the IIPE route guarantee a saving?
No. Taxes and required costs remain payable. Only your avoidable, separately agreed agency fee can be compared with IIPE services, assuming the same property price and outcome. An existing mandate may still require payment.