Knowledge base

An auction in Spain is not a bargain with a minor hurdle attached. There is usually no viewing, encumbrances can survive the sale, occupants can stay, and on top of your bid come taxes and costs that differ by region. These pages explain how it actually works — so you know what you are getting into, including when you decide not to.

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BOE auctions explained

How court-ordered repossession and administrative auctions in Spain's BOE work: bidding process, award and costs, with a fully worked example.

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Requirements for bidding

NIE, a digital certificate or Cl@ve and a Spanish bank account: what bidding requires, how long it takes, and how to take part through a representative.