{"id":2973,"date":"2025-10-10T10:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T10:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertycarecostabrava.es\/the-annual-cost-of-a-vacation-home-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T13:13:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:13:58","slug":"the-annual-cost-of-a-vacation-home-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertycarecostabrava.es\/en\/the-annual-cost-of-a-vacation-home-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"The annual cost of a (vacation) home in Spain."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:70px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:50px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-right:10%;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:10%;\"><p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b style=\"font-size: 40px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The annual cost of a property in Spain.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Living in beautiful Spain is a dream come true for many people. Whether it&#8217;s a vacation home on the coast, a family home in the quiet interior or a trendy city apartment in vibrant cities like Barcelona or Madrid. But in addition to the initial cost of acquiring a property, you obviously need to consider the annual costs associated with owning a home in Spain. In this article, we will discuss the main annual costs you can expect as a homeowner in Spain.   <\/p>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b0ea88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9b0ea88\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-555283b\" data-id=\"555283b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016b65d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"016b65d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b9cf9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9b9cf9d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2820565\" data-id=\"2820565\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e084613 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e084613\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Property Tax (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, IBI<\/span>).<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7988403 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7988403\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef11fbb\" data-id=\"ef11fbb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02dd922 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02dd922\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the first annual costs you will face as a homeowner in Spain is the property tax. Also known as the IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles). This tax is levied on property and is similar to property taxes in other countries. The exact rates vary depending on the municipality in which your property is located and the cadastral value of the property. On average, the IBI tax is between 0.4% and 1.1% of the property&#8217;s cadastral value. This amount can vary significantly, so it is important to check the rates in your specific municipality.     <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ffddc46 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ffddc46\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa48b65\" data-id=\"fa48b65\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd2396d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd2396d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Community fees (Cuotas de Comunidad)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cdadfb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1cdadfb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11643c2\" data-id=\"11643c2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f360ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f360ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you live in an apartment complex, gated community or urbanization, you must contribute to community fees, called &#8220;Cuotas de Comunidad&#8221; in Spanish. These fees cover common facilities and services within the complex, such as building maintenance, gardens, pools and security costs. The annual fee can vary greatly depending on the size and luxury of the community. For smaller apartment complexes, costs can be relatively low, often starting at \u20ac500 per year. In larger and more exclusive complexes, however, these costs can reach several thousand euros per year.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a59160 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a59160\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-95e6f89\" data-id=\"95e6f89\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee882f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bee882f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Water and Electricity bills<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-269a5ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"269a5ea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24175f9\" data-id=\"24175f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2089247 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2089247\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As in any other country, in Spain you have to pay for your water, electricity and gas based on your consumption. These costs vary greatly depending on your household consumption and the rates charged by the utility companies. Houses in the countryside often do not have gas or water connections where gas is provided with gas tanks and water is taken from a self-hung well. Note that a water well involves high energy costs. After all, the water must first be pumped up and then filtered again. In practice, about three pumps run before clean water comes out of the tap.     <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e99c348 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e99c348\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c180e7\" data-id=\"5c180e7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d33f7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d33f7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Waste disposal costs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9743622 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9743622\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-724cd2b\" data-id=\"724cd2b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b23be9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b23be9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Municipalities in Spain may charge fees for waste disposal and recycling. These fees vary depending on local rules and regulations and can amount to several hundred euros per year. It is important to know the specific rules in your municipality and to include the cost of waste removal in your annual budget.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fff7fec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fff7fec\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b3f040\" data-id=\"0b3f040\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b465e9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b465e9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Mortgage Interest and Repayment<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4ab245 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4ab245\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15fb929\" data-id=\"15fb929\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490894f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"490894f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you took out a mortgage to finance your home, you must pay monthly mortgage charges, which include both interest and repayment of the loan amount. The exact cost of your mortgage depends on the amount of your mortgage, the interest rate and the term of the loan. It is important to include these costs in your annual budget, as mortgage costs can be a significant part of your monthly expenses. Spain, like the Netherlands, does not have a system like mortgage interest deduction.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9c0697 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9c0697\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-768e190\" data-id=\"768e190\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbb9344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbb9344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Home Insurance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2e542a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2e542a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c04e5e5\" data-id=\"c04e5e5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7826ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7826ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It is wise to insure your home against damage, fire and theft. The cost of home insurance varies based on the coverage you choose and the value of your home and value of contents. Insurance can cover damage from fire, flood, storm, theft and liability, among other things. Having good home insurance is essential to protect your investment and have peace of mind.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ecd05e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ecd05e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30d39c2\" data-id=\"30d39c2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62cb157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62cb157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Maintenance and Repairs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a61e79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a61e79\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be76782\" data-id=\"be76782\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b658988 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b658988\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Every home requires regular maintenance and sometimes repairs. These may include costs for painting, plumbing, electrical repairs, roof maintenance, yard maintenance and more. It is wise to budget for maintenance and repairs so that you are financially prepared for unexpected expenses. Regularly maintaining your home helps to avoid larger and more costly repairs in the future. PropertyCare Costa Brava can provide you with a customized management package for this purpose.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84cfc4f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84cfc4f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77d67d7\" data-id=\"77d67d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be3163c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be3163c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Income Tax (Impuesto sobre la Renta de No Residentes).<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0bdc19b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0bdc19b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f9191f\" data-id=\"9f9191f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e98aab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e98aab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are not a resident in Spain but own a property, you may have to pay income tax on rental income or unused property(s). The exact rules and rates vary, so it is advisable to seek advice from a tax advisor to determine whether you are required to pay income tax and what the exact cost will be. A good gestor can also provide excellent assistance in this regard.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-723b5fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"723b5fc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d82518\" data-id=\"6d82518\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffde579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffde579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Other Local Taxes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a7955a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a7955a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f91e45a\" data-id=\"f91e45a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df44d28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df44d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Depending on your location in Spain, other local taxes may apply. An example is tourist tax, which some municipalities levy on tourist accommodations. Make sure you are aware of any local taxes applicable in your municipality and include them in your budget.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65932f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65932f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-83f9cfa\" data-id=\"83f9cfa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7653431 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7653431\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5956a20 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5956a20\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-958dddc\" data-id=\"958dddc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b485e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b485e57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Owning a property in Spain involves not only the initial purchase price, but also a series of annual costs. 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