El PELIGRO oculto de COMPRAR casa en España 2026 🇪🇸 5 ERRORES que NO sabías

In this video, we explore the reality of buying a home in Spain for foreigners, emphasizing that while it's a possible dream, understanding the challenges is crucial. We discuss how the Golden Visa has changed and the importance of a smart purchase. We also address the associated taxes and the need for a solid strategy when investing in real estate. 00:00 | How many foreigners buy in Spain? 00:55 | Mistake #1: Buying a house in Spain ≠ Residency (Golden Visa eliminated) 02:04 | How to separate residency from buying a home in Spain 02:40 | Mistake #2: Buying remotely without verification 03:18 | What to check before signing a home purchase agreement in Spain 04:00 | Mistake #3: The taxes no one explains to you 04:45 | VAT, ITP, notary fees, and withholding taxes 05:10 | Mistake #4: Empty house = leaks and squatters 06:00 | How to protect your property remotely 06:50 | Mistake #5: Buying in the Wrong City 07:45 | Strategic Cities: Zaragoza and Alcalá de Henares 08:43 | Summary and Next Steps 09:10 | Your Eyes in Spain: The Verification Service Hi, I'm Mercedes Amor, a Relocator in Spain. I assist Latin Americans who want to move to Spain safely and strategically, helping them with visas, housing, legal procedures, and everything they need to settle in without surprises. In this video, I explain the 5 most dangerous mistakes foreigners make when buying a house in Spain—real mistakes that can cost you thousands of euros, years of savings, and a lot of headaches. These aren't made-up stories: I've seen them firsthand while assisting people from all over Latin America with their move and home buying process in Spain. The first thing you need to understand is that buying a property in Spain and obtaining residency are two completely separate decisions. As of April 3, 2025, the Golden Visa no longer exists. The government eliminated it through Organic Law 1/2025, and much of the information circulating online is still outdated. This is precisely the kind of error that can lead you to make the wrong decision before signing. I also want to address something that almost no one explains clearly: buying remotely from your home country, relying solely on photos from Idealista, is one of the biggest risks you can take. Images are deceiving. Apartments that look perfect on screen can have dampness, noisy neighborhoods, or structural problems that can only be detected by being physically present. Someone has to go, turn on those taps, touch those walls, and talk to the doorman. If you can't be there, you need someone trustworthy to be your eyes and ears in Spain. Furthermore, I'll explain all the taxes that no one details before you buy: the 10% VAT for new homes, the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) of between 6% and 13% depending on the autonomous community for resale homes, notary and registration fees, and the 24% withholding tax if you rent without being a resident. These are real figures that you should calculate before signing, not after. We also address the risk of leaving your property empty: from squatting, which can take between six months and two years to resolve, to undetected water leaks that can ruin your apartment and your neighbor's. An uninhabited house without anyone to supervise it is not only a security risk, it is a real financial risk. And finally, I talk about something that surprises many: choosing the right city changes everything. Madrid and Barcelona have average prices that exceed €460,000 and €600,000 respectively. But there are cities like Zaragoza or Alcalá de Henares where you can live just as well, with quick access to major cities, for half the price. The strategy isn't to sacrifice quality of life; it's to make your money go further. This video is designed especially for those who want to buy a home in Spain with clear information, no unrealistic promises, and a practical view of the real estate market. If you're considering moving, buying your first property, or understanding how the buying process in Spain really works for foreigners, you'll find a useful and honest guide here. If you're interested in moving to Spain strategically, subscribe to the channel and leave your questions in the comments. You can also share this video with someone who's thinking about buying a house in Spain or who wants to learn more about how the real estate market works for foreigners. 🌐 Official Website: https://www.viajamor.com/ 📲 Direct WhatsApp: https://www.viajamor.com/ws 📸 Instagram:   / viajesviajamor   📘 Facebook:   / viajesviajamor   But if you want something more personalized… 🎓 Schedule your Mentorship today for safer travel and living in Spain: https://www.viajamor.com/viaje/reloca... Your dream of entering Spain starts with accurate information 💬🇪🇸