Guides · Spain, Portugal, Greece · checked 2 November 2026
Guides and data for buyers in Spain, Portugal and Greece
Transfer taxes, recorded prices and the law changes that affect a purchase, worked out from official tables and registers. Each page shows when it was last checked.
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Property law tracker · updated monthly · last checked 2 November 2026
What is changing for buyers
- Spain In force Housing decree RDL 29/2026: in force since 8 October, lapses unless confirmed by about 13 November.
- Portugal Bill 2027 budget: IMT bands up 2.3% from 1 January 2027. The 7.5% for buyers who are not tax-resident stays.
- Greece Bill 15% transfer tax for buyers tax-resident outside the EU/EEA, for final contracts from 1 July 2027. The consultation closed on 1 November.
Taxes and costs
What you pay on top of the price, worked out from the official tables.
Prices
What homes in the area sold for, from official registers.
Monthly updates
What changed during the month and the status of each change. The same updates go out on LinkedIn and Facebook.
November 2026Greece publishes the 15% bill; Spain's housing decree waits for its vote; Portugal's 2027 IMT bands.1 November 2026
October 2026Portugal: deeds must state the use licence, and the 7.5% IMT for couples; Greece announces 15% for buyers from outside the EU.7 October 2026
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