Can Canadians buy property in Spain?

Yes, without restrictions. You will need an NIE (foreigner identification number) and a Spanish bank account for the purchase, both of which our legal partners arrange as a standard part of the process.

Does buying a property give me residency?

No. Spain's golden visa programme ended in April 2025. If you want to live in Spain long term, routes like the non-lucrative visa or the digital nomad visa exist, and we can point you to trusted immigration specialists. For stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period, Canadians need no visa at all.

Do I have to travel to Spain to buy?

Not necessarily. Live video tours cover the search, and a power of attorney lets your lawyer sign on your behalf. That said, we always recommend at least one visit before completion. It is a home, not a stock.

How long does the process take?

A focused property search typically takes 2-4 weeks. NIE applications run 4-8 weeks alongside the legal work. New builds under construction have their own delivery dates, which we confirm for every listing we send you.

Are payments on unfinished new builds safe?

Stage payments on off-plan homes are protected by Spanish law: developers must secure them with a bank guarantee or insurance, so your money is not exposed to the builder's fortunes.

What does Spainigo charge?

For new builds, nothing: the developer pays our commission and the price to you is unchanged. For resale properties we agree transparent pricing with you in advance.

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From Canada to Spain,Without the Guesswork

Spainigo is a licensed, family-run agency on the Costa Calida. We moved countries ourselves, and we guide Canadian buyers through every step, from the first video call to keys in hand.

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Why Canadians Choose Spain

The reasons our Canadian clients give us, in their own order

Winters You Can Skip

The Costa Calida counts more than 300 days of sunshine a year. While Toronto shovels snow, February here means coffee on the terrace.

Your Budget Goes Further

Compared with Toronto or Vancouver, property on Spain's southern coast costs a fraction per square metre, and day-to-day living costs less too.

First-Rate Healthcare

Spain's healthcare system ranks among the best in the world, with private cover available at prices that surprise most Canadians.

Easier to Reach Than You Think

Direct flights link Toronto and Montreal with Madrid and Barcelona, with quick connections on to Alicante and Murcia, the two airports serving our coast.

Safe and Settled

Spain is one of Europe's safest countries, and this coast has long-established international communities that make settling in straightforward.

You Won't Be the First

International buyers are the norm here, so every step of the process, from banks to notaries, is used to working with foreign owners.

What Canadian Buyers Need to Know

The practical picture, stated plainly

The NIE Number

Every foreign buyer needs an NIE, Spain's identification number for foreigners. It is paperwork, not an obstacle: our legal partners arrange it as part of the purchase.

Visas and Time in Spain

Canadians can stay visa-free for 90 days in any 180. For longer stays, the non-lucrative visa suits retirees with passive income and the digital nomad visa covers remote workers. Note that Spain's golden visa ended in April 2025, so buying property no longer grants residency.

Moving CAD to EUR

Exchange rates move your budget more than most price negotiations. A currency specialist usually beats a standard bank transfer by a clear margin.

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Full Ownership, No Restrictions

Spain places no restrictions on Canadian buyers. You own the freehold outright, with the same title a Spanish citizen would hold.

The True Cost of Buying

Taxes, notary and registry fees come on top of the purchase price. We show you the complete number before you commit to anything.

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The Time Difference Works

Spain runs six hours ahead of Eastern Time. Our afternoons are your mornings, which makes video calls and live tours easy to schedule.

How Buying Works With Us

Five steps, no pressure at any of them

1

A Real Conversation First

A free video call in your time zone. We listen to what you want, tell you honestly what your budget buys, and if we are not the right fit, we say so.

2

A Shortlist, Not a Listing Dump

We match your brief against our new build inventory across the Costa Calida and Costa Blanca and send a curated shortlist with real prices and delivery dates.

3

View From Anywhere

Fly over for a viewing trip and we plan it end to end, or take live video tours of every shortlisted home from your living room in Canada.

4

Reservation and Legal Work

An independent English-speaking lawyer checks everything. With power of attorney, your NIE, contracts and completion can all be handled without repeat flights.

5

Keys, and What Comes After

We stay with you past completion: bank account, utilities, furniture, and rental management if you want the home to earn while you are away.

What Our Service Costs

For new build properties, our service is completely free for buyers. The developer pays our commission, and you pay exactly the same price as if you had walked into their sales office alone, with an advocate on your side instead of a salesperson.

For resale properties we work with transparent, agreed-in-advance pricing, and we will often first check whether a new build actually serves you better. Ask us and you will get a straight answer.

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Do You Advise Canadians on Spain?

If you are a Canadian realtor, financial planner or relocation advisor whose clients ask about Spain, we partner with professionals worldwide. Your clients get our licensed team on the ground, and you stay part of the journey.

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