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Cost of buying property: Spain vs Türkiye
Buying costs differ sharply between Spain and Türkiye. Below, the one-off purchase costs and the annual costs of ownership for each — pivoted from the same researched basis as our calculators, side by side, so you can compare like for like.
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All-in one-off cost — side by side
Spain
≈ 10–14% of price (resale, all-in one-off)
All-in one-off cost — side by side
Türkiye
≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale)
Spain
All-in estimate
≈ 10–14% of price (resale, all-in one-off)
One-off costs — Spain
Regional: ~6% Madrid, 7% Andalucía, 8% Murcia, 10–11% Catalonia & Valencia. The single biggest cost.
New-builds from a developer pay 10% IVA plus ~1–1.5% AJD instead of ITP.
Set by official scale; the notary executes the escritura.
Registering the deed at the Registro de la Propiedad.
Independent lawyer (abogado) — strongly recommended for foreign buyers.
Annual costs — Spain
Annual, on the cadastral value (not market price).
On imputed income (1.1–2% of cadastral value) even if you never rent it. 19% for EU owners, 24% non-EU.
Building/community charges and municipal waste tax.
Türkiye
All-in estimate
≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale)
One-off costs — Türkiye
Of the declared value; legally split 2%/2% buyer/seller but usually paid in full by the buyer. Base it on the real price.
Compulsory SPK-licensed valuation for foreign purchases (GEDAŞ for citizenship files).
Compulsory before utilities/deed registration; modest premium.
Sworn translator and notary for non-Turkish speakers.
Exempt if you are a non-resident paying in foreign currency via a DAB and hold 1 year. Resale between individuals: no VAT.
Annual costs — Türkiye
Annual municipal tax; higher in metropolitan areas.
Residential rent below ₺58,000 (2026) exempt; above that, progressive rates.
Site/complex maintenance fees, common in apartment compounds.
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Is it cheaper to buy property in Spain or Türkiye?
Typical all-in one-off costs are ≈ 10–14% of price (resale, all-in one-off) in Spain and ≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale) in Türkiye. Compare the full breakdowns above and use each country's calculator for a price-specific figure before deciding.
How much are buying costs in Spain on top of the price?
For a resale, budget roughly 10–14% of the purchase price all-in: regional ITP transfer tax (6–11%) is the bulk, plus notary, registry and legal fees of about 2–3% combined. New-builds pay 10% IVA plus ~1–1.5% AJD instead of ITP.
How much does it cost to buy property in Türkiye?
The main cost is the 4% title-deed fee (tapu harcı). Add a compulsory valuation, mandatory DASK earthquake insurance, and notary/translation, and the all-in one-off cost is roughly 5–6% of the price for a resale. Always base the tapu fee on the real price, not an under-declared figure.