Everything you need to sell your house or flat in Barcelona safely, including if you are a non-resident: documents, contract, seller's taxes and how to avoid problems.
Buying & selling · Updated October 2026 · 7 min read
Selling a property in Barcelona involves a lot more than setting a price and waiting for a buyer. These are the steps and the points where advice pays off.
When you accept an offer, the earnest money contract is signed. As a seller, mind the type of arras and the deadlines so you are not locked in or hit with unfair penalties.
The sale is signed, the mortgage is cancelled (if applicable) and possession is handed over.
See the full breakdown on costs and taxes of selling and on property taxation.
As a non-resident seller, the buyer withholds 3% of the price towards your non-resident income tax, and you later regularise the capital gain. You can also sign by power of attorney without travelling. We coordinate the whole sale remotely.
Yes. You can grant a power of attorney to a lawyer to handle the deed, taxes and mortgage cancellation on your behalf, so you do not need to be in Spain to sell your house or flat.
Mainly the municipal capital gains tax and the capital gain in income tax, with possible exemptions (reinvestment, those over 65). If you are a non-resident, the buyer withholds 3%.
Yes, to transfer a home in Catalonia a valid habitability certificate is generally required. It is advisable to have it before signing.
Title deed, updated nota simple, valid habitability certificate, energy certificate, latest IBI and community fee receipts, and the certificate confirming you are up to date with the community. We prepare them with you.
Yes. The mortgage is cancelled with part of the price at the notary on the day of signing; the bank issues the outstanding-debt certificate. We coordinate the cancellation so the sale isn't delayed.
The sale depends on the market, but from finding a buyer to the deed it usually takes 4-8 weeks: arras, checks, the buyer's financing and signing before the notary.
We guide you through the whole sale: contract, deed and taxes, protecting your interests.
