Good to know · Housing
Buying a home in Asturias (process basics)
Buying involves checking the property at the Registro (nota simple), an NIE, a deed before a notary, taxes (ITP or VAT/AJD) and registration; the Registradores publish an English guide for foreign buyers.
- Why it matters
- Buying is a large irreversible commitment; knowing the stages and tax layer helps you ask the right questions.
- When
- You are considering buying rather than renting.
- Official page
- Guide for foreign buyers (English)
- Last checked
- 7 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 5 steps, what to bring (3 items), and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.