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How to Check Okupa Risk Before You Buy in Spain
The nota simple will not tell you whether anyone is living there. The seven checks that actually reveal occupation risk before you sign for a Spanish property.
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Elena Ruiz
Iberia Property Analyst
Elena covers Iberian property at AiMYNDi — Spain first, Portugal close behind. She built her early career around international buyers navigating the nota simple, the NIE process, and the IRPF surprises that hit non-residents the year after they sign. She writes about the legal and tax mechanics buyers actually need to understand, in language they actually use.
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One reform is in force, one decree was repealed, and the 24 hour eviction bill is not law. What actually applies to occupied property in Spain right now.
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You cannot sign a Spanish property deed, pay taxes, or open a bank account without a NIE number. Here is what it is, how to get one, and how long it takes.
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