Mortgage guide

Non-resident mortgages in Spain

A Spanish mortgage for non-residents is a loan offered to buyers who live and pay tax outside Spain, typically holiday-home and investment buyers from the United Kingdom and northern Europe. Non-resident applicants are offered lower maximum loan-to-value limits than residents and must evidence home-country income, alongside an NIE number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero), the identification number every foreign buyer needs to purchase Spanish property.

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Non-resident mortgages in Spain

A Spanish mortgage for non-residents is a loan offered to buyers who live and pay tax outside Spain, typically holiday-home and investment buyers from the United Kingdom and northern Europe. Non-resident applicants are offered lower maximum loan-to-value limits than residents and must evidence home-country income, alongside an NIE number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero), the identification number every foreign buyer needs to purchase Spanish property.

Each Spanish lender sets its own appetite for non-resident lending by nationality, income currency, and property type, so lender selection matters more than it does in the United Kingdom market. Uno Money compares non-resident terms across its lender panel and manages the Spanish documentation on the buyer’s behalf.

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Spanish Mortgage Criteria

For context, these are the wider product terms covered by this guide. Availability and eligibility depend on your circumstances and the lender.

Spanish Mortgage Criteria
CriteriaDetail
Borrower typesNon-residents, Spanish residents, expats relocating to Spain
NationalitiesUnited Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden and others
Maximum LTV: non-residents80%
Maximum LTV: residents100%
Minimum loanFrom €50,000
Term40 years
Repayment typesrepayment / interest-only
Rate typesVariable (Euribor-linked), fixed, mixed/blended
Currency flexibilityNon-euro income (GBP, USD, SEK) accepted
SecurityFirst legal charge registered at the Spanish property registry (Registro de la Propiedad)
ValuationIndependent Bank of Spain-supervised valuation (tasación)
RegulatorBank of Spain: Spanish mortgages are not FCA-regulated

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Frequently asked questions

Can non-residents get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Non-residents can get a Spanish mortgage from Spanish and international lenders. Non-resident borrowers generally face lower maximum loan-to-value limits and stricter documentation requirements than Spanish residents, and must obtain an NIE number before completing a purchase.

What is the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme?

HMRC's scheme for landlords whose usual home is outside the UK: letting agents or tenants deduct basic-rate tax from rent at source unless HMRC approves gross payment with tax handled through self assessment.

Do non-residents pay extra Stamp Duty?

Non-UK resident buyers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland pay a 2% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge on top of other rates, including the 5% surcharge on additional dwellings where it applies.

How do I get a mortgage in Spain?

You get a Spanish mortgage by approaching a Spanish lender directly or through a specialist broker, providing proof of income, identification, an NIE number, and details of the property. The lender values the property, issues a binding offer, and the loan completes before a Spanish notary alongside the purchase.

Can I remortgage a property in Spain?

Yes. A Spanish property can be remortgaged by renegotiating with the existing lender (novación) or transferring to another lender (subrogación), and owners can raise capital against a Spanish property in some circumstances. Costs and availability differ from a United Kingdom remortgage.

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