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In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Buying property in Andalusia: the back story
How buying works in Andalusia: the NIE, the notary and the Land Registry, the transfer tax, and the end of the golden visa.

6 of the best · Andalusia, Spain
How buying works in Andalusia (the NIE, the notary, the 7% transfer tax and the end of the golden visa) and the agencies we have confirmed. We never publish prices.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Andalusia.
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The Seville office of the international agency, covering the city and its province.
Calle Ramón Carande 9, 41013 SevillaExplore View on map
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The agency’s office in the marina at Sotogrande.
Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Edificio D, Local 5, 11310 SotograndeExplore View on map
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The Málaga office of the Spanish agency, on the seafront promenade.
Paseo Marítimo Pablo Ruiz Picasso 5, 29016 MálagaExplore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
How buying works in Andalusia: the NIE, the notary and the Land Registry, the transfer tax, and the end of the golden visa.
Seville, Málaga and Sotogrande.
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The Málaga office of the Spanish agency, on the seafront promenade.
Paseo Marítimo Pablo Ruiz Picasso 5, 29016 MálagaExplore View on map
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The agency’s residential office in the centre of Málaga.
Calle Sebastián Souvirón 8, 29005 MálagaExplore View on map
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The Seville office of the international agency, covering the city and its province.
Calle Ramón Carande 9, 41013 SevillaExplore View on map
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The agency’s office in the marina at Sotogrande.
Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Edificio D, Local 5, 11310 SotograndeExplore View on map
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A Sotogrande agency on the Paseo del Parque.
Paseo del Parque 180, 11310 SotograndeExplore View on map
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