Everything an international buyer needs to know — from NIE numbers to Notary signing — in one clear, honest guide.
The same budget that buys a studio flat in zone 4 buys you a stone farmhouse with five thousand square metres of land here.
Galicia moves to its own rhythm. Ancient stone villages, ox-cart trails, and river valleys untouched by mass tourism. This is real rural Europe.
Over 1,700 km of coastline, deep river canyons, chestnut forests and terraced vineyards. Galicia is consistently the greenest region in Spain.
Stone farmhouses from €39,000. Pazos (manor houses) with centuries of history. Your purchasing power here is extraordinary by any Western European standard.
We know buying abroad can be daunting. That’s why we simplify every step for you.
Your Spanish tax identification number — required for any legal transaction in Spain, including property purchase. Your agency will guide you through obtaining it, which can be done in person or via a gestor.
A legally binding private contract that reserves the property in your name. A deposit (typically 10%) is paid at this stage. If the seller withdraws, they must return double. This protects you completely.
The final signing of the Escritura Pública (title deed) takes place before a Spanish Notary. The balance is paid, the deed is signed, and the keys are yours. The Notary ensures everything is legally in order.
Both EU and non-EU nationals can purchase property freely in Spain. Here is what you will need to have in order.
NIE Number — Spanish tax ID, obtainable at a Spanish consulate in your country or in Spain itself.
Spanish bank account — Required to make the final payment via bank transfer. Easy to open remotely with several banks.
Certified funds — The Notary will require proof that the purchase funds are legitimate (AML compliance).
Power of Attorney (optional) — If you cannot travel to Galicia for the signing, you can grant a trusted person power of attorney to complete the purchase on your behalf.
Property survey — Recommended for any renovation project. Your agency can recommend independent surveyors familiar with Galician stone construction.
Fiscal representation — Non-resident owners must appoint a fiscal representative in Spain for annual tax filings. Cost is typically €100–€200/year.
Purchase costs — Budget approximately 8–12% above the sale price for taxes (ITP ~7–10%), Notary fees, Land Registry and legal costs.
From a €39,000 renovation project to a centuries-old manor house — Galicia offers a remarkable range of rural property.
Traditional granite farmhouses (casas de aldea), many requiring full or partial renovation. Exceptional character and structural quality. Ideal for buyers wanting to restore Galician heritage.
Entire hamlets with multiple buildings and land, available as a single purchase. Unique opportunity for rural tourism projects, retreats or private family estates.
Large rural properties combining farmhouse, outbuildings and agricultural land — vineyards, woodland, pasture. Suited to lifestyle farming, wine production or eco projects.
The most prestigious rural property in Galicia. Historic stone manor houses, often with chapels, granaries (hórreos) and extensive grounds. Some date to the 16th century.
For British and Irish buyers, Galicia offers something the south of Spain simply cannot.
Galicia has more Michelin stars per capita than almost anywhere in Europe. The pulpeiras, marisquerías and sidrerías of the rural interior offer Michelin-quality food at village prices. You will eat extraordinarily well.
Mild, Atlantic summers with average highs of 22–25°C. No heatwaves, no drought, no forest fires in the way that now plague southern Spain and Portugal. Green all year round — this is the Celtic fringe of Iberia.
Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and Vigo (VGO) airports serve direct routes to London, Dublin, Manchester and Amsterdam. You are two hours from your front door in the UK — closer than Cornwall.
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