Spanish property auctions. In plain English.

It is free — and you'll ultimately bid there. But finding relevant listings in dense Spanish legal text, understanding which auction type you're looking at, and figuring out the process takes days, not hours. We save you that time. For someone considering a €50,000–300,000 purchase, €100/year to have it all in English is a rounding error.

Absolutely. Spain's public auction system is open to any person or entity, regardless of nationality. You'll need a NIE (tax identification number), a digital certificate for the BOE portal, and a Spanish bank account for the deposit. We include a step-by-step guide covering all of this with your subscription.

Yes. The entire bidding process is online through Spain's official BOE portal. For the legal completion — notary, property registration — you can grant power of attorney to a Spanish lawyer, which is standard practice. Many buyers complete purchases without visiting Spain until they receive the keys.

Properties in judicial and tax auctions are listed at their legally assessed value (valor de tasación), which courts and tax authorities calculate independently — often below current market prices. The starting bid is typically set at 75% of that assessed value. In practice, well-located properties attract competitive bidding. But there are genuine opportunities, particularly for properties with complications that put off less-informed buyers. The data is real; the deals require judgment.

You'll receive an official court or administrative resolution confirming the sale. From there, you typically have 20 working days to pay the remaining balance (the deposit you placed on the BOE portal is deducted). A notary issues the title deed, and the property is registered in your name. We'll walk you through each step in the guide included with your subscription.