There are 3,837,328 empty homes in Spain.

There are also people who need a place to live. The homes exist. The people exist. We help them find each other.

INE, Censo de Población y Viviendas 2021, published 30 June 2023

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How it works

Three things we do

01

We find them

We work with town halls and the national cadastre to identify homes that have been standing empty, including the ones that were never listed anywhere.

02

We show you what we know

Cadastral records, aerial imagery, ownership from the Registro de la Propiedad, and a cost estimate for the works. We label every source and its date. Where we have not been inside, we say so.

03

We help you close it

Grant applications, the notary appointment, a short list of local builders we have verified. You choose your own trades and contract them directly.

Your money goes through a notary, not through us. We never hold your funds. This is a free public service.

The obvious question

Why is a house €22,000

Because the village has been losing people for forty years, and there is nobody to buy it. Because the owner died and six grandchildren inherited a share each and none of them live nearby. Because an estate agent earns €660 on a sale like this and cannot afford the time. And because since 2023 a Spanish council can charge up to 150% extra property tax on a home left empty, so holding one has become expensive.

There is usually nothing wrong with the house that money and a builder cannot fix. Read the full explanation.

What it really costs

One real house, every number

The townhouse in Cañada Vellida. This is the whole calculation, and it is on every property we list.

You pay out€60,100
You get back€39,900
Your real cost€20,200
€20,200

for a 96 m² two bedroom townhouse with courtyard, once the grants are paid.

These cost figures come from a remote assessment, not from quotes. They firm up two to five weeks after your first viewing, when trades have been inside.

Who we are

What we can tell you today

We are at the beginning. Some things are in place. Some are not yet. Here is exactly where we stand.

What we have

National cadastral data for every building in Spain. Vacancy scoring from census and utility records. Aerial imagery. Ownership lookups at the Registro.

How it is funded

Municipalities pay for vacancy identification tools. The service is free for everyone looking for a home.

What we do not have yet

Signed municipal partners. Physical office addresses. Professional indemnity insurance. These will appear here as they are established.

Buying a vacant home is not always straightforward. We are here to help you through it. From navigating grants and paperwork to finding a builder and understanding the real costs. We want every person who needs a home to get one. How we support you.

Your guide

Buying a home in Spain

Spain is one of the most accessible property markets in Europe. The process is unfamiliar to most first-time buyers, so we walk you through every step.

EU and Spanish citizens

  • Get an NIE (foreigner identification number) at a police station or Spanish consulate. Spanish citizens already have their DNI.
  • Open a Spanish bank account for mortgage applications, utility setup, and tax payments.
  • Sign a reservation contract (contrato de arras) with a deposit, typically 10% of the price.
  • A notary handles the public deed (escritura pública). Both parties sign, balance is paid, ownership transfers.
  • Register the property at the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad).
  • Taxes: transfer tax (ITP) of 6-10% depending on the region, plus notary and registry fees (around 1-2%).

EU citizens have the same property rights as Spanish nationals. No restrictions, no special permits.

Non-EU international buyers

  • Same process as above. Spain places no restrictions on foreign property ownership.
  • NIE is required and can be obtained at a Spanish consulate or through a legal representative.
  • Mortgages are available to non-residents, typically up to 60-70% of the property value (vs. 80% for residents).
  • Consider hiring a gestor (administrative agent) to handle paperwork, especially for remote purchases.
  • Non-resident owners pay annual non-resident income tax (IRNR) on the property, even if not rented.
  • Golden Visa: property purchases over €500,000 qualify for a residency visa (rules may change).

The biggest difference is mortgage access and tax obligations, not the right to buy.

Renovation grants and depopulation incentives

  • Spain's Plan de Recuperación allocates funds for energy-efficient renovation of existing housing.
  • Many autonomous communities (Aragón, Castilla y León, Extremadura) offer grants for settlers in depopulated areas, sometimes covering up to 50% of renovation costs.
  • Municipal programs may offer additional incentives: free childcare, employment support, reduced local taxes.
  • We map grant eligibility to specific properties so you see the real cost, not just the asking price.
More than a house

Imagine the life, not just the property

A property listing alone does not make someone move. You need to picture your life there. Every municipality on the platform gets a lifestyle profile, curated by the town itself.

Teruel

Medieval old town at 900m altitude. Cool summers, strong food culture. The Vaquilla festival fills the streets every July. University town with a young community alongside retirees.

MountainHistoric centreUniversityHam capital

Albarracín

One of Spain’s most beautiful villages. Pink sandstone walls, a river canyon, and dark skies for stargazing. Small but tight-knit community. Hiking and climbing at the doorstep.

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Calamocha

Agricultural town in the Jiloca valley. Affordable living, good local school, weekly market. 90 minutes to Zaragoza, 2 hours to Valencia. Quiet life with real community roots.

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These are example profiles. Each municipality will curate their own, highlighting what makes their town worth choosing.

For municipalities

You can now surcharge empty homes. Finding them is the hard part.

Since Ley 12/2023 a council can add up to 150% to the IBI on a home left empty. To do that you have to know which homes, for how long, and who owns them. We build that register for your territory, with the evidence attached to every address.

If you own an empty home

Empty is about to get expensive.

Two years empty and the surcharge starts. Three years and it can double. We will tell you what your house is worth, what the works would cost, which grants apply, and what you would clear if you sold or let it. No fee to find out.