Everything heirs and owners need to know about selling inherited property in Spain – rights, taxes, steps and pitfalls, explained by Mike Naumann Immobilien on the Costa del Sol.
WhatsAppWhen a property in Spain forms part of an estate, heirs face a process that is often more complex than a “standard” sale. Additional questions matter: Who inherits? Which deadlines apply? Which taxes are due? And what happens if the property should be sold?
On the Costa del Sol – for example in Marbella, Málaga, Estepona or Benalmádena – property values are often high, so mistakes in legal or tax handling can become expensive. Mike Naumann Immobilien supports heirs step-by-step, from clarifying the inheritance to a successful sale.
Heirs can be close relatives, beneficiaries named in a will, or legal heirs where no will exists. In Spain, local inheritance rules and formal requirements apply – even if the deceased lived abroad.
Before selling, heirs should clarify who is registered in the Land Registry and whether all required inheritance documents are correct and complete. Mike Naumann Immobilien helps ensure these steps are handled properly and in the right order.
Selling inherited property can involve multiple tax layers: Spanish inheritance tax, capital gains tax on a later sale, and the local municipal capital gains tax (Plusvalía Municipal).
Inheritance tax depends on the relationship to the deceased, the property value and the autonomous region. In Andalusia, for example, regional allowances and reductions may influence the final tax burden.
If the property is sold later, capital gains tax may apply – even if the heir only received the property through inheritance.
Once the heirs and tax position are clarified, the actual sales process typically includes:
Mike Naumann Immobilien coordinates the entire process so the sale is legally secure and economically optimised.
With a structured approach, risks can be reduced and net proceeds maximised.
Selling an inherited property in Spain can be complex, but with the right preparation and professional support from Mike Naumann Immobilien on the Costa del Sol, it can be handled safely and profitably.
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