09 Jul 2017 12:30 AM:

Thank you MarieDav. Very helpful indeed. Lastly, any sites that can helpful in understanding market trends and more importantly historical prices of the properties. In the US zillow is one such resource (it gives the historical prices of properties). 

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05 Jul 2017 4:20 AM:

Thank you for the information MarieDav. I know it varies by region but the real estate taxes in Spain seem reasonable by American standards. You mention a tax on rental income - I suppose you meant rental gains (income - expenses). Do you have an idea how much this tax is in Catalonia?  Also do the realors give data like how much the price has appreciated (or depreciated) after the housing crisis. In US there a host of sites like Zillow with extensive historical information so you are not dependent on realtor to give you this information. 

Thread: American - Property near Tarragona, Catalonia

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04 Jul 2017 6:51 AM:

Hi I am an American and want to buy property near Tarragona. I thought being near to beach, internaitonal schools, theme parks, airport and a train ride away from Barcelona makes it an interesting buy. I intend to use this property about 2 months a year and rent it out for the rest of the year. 

What sort of considerations should I be aware?  In US there is no real estate agent commissions when you buy property is that the case in Spain? How about taxes on the purchase?  How about taxed post-purchase. 

Sorry for these basic questions as it is a new subject for me. 

 

 

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