on LA COSTA DEL SOL
On the Costa del Sol, as in the rest of Spain, it is common practice that the estate agent’s fees are paid by the seller of the propiedad. However, the specific conditions may vary depending on the agreement between the seller and the estate agent.
The percentage of commission may vary, but the standard range is usually 5% of the sale price of the property, plus VAT (Value Added Tax). In some situations, especially on high value properties or more complex transactions, the percentage may be negotiable or differ from this range.
Important considerations
It is important for sellers to take these costs into account when calculating their expected net proceeds from the sale of their property and to consider the commission as part of the selling expenses . Equally, although less common, buyers should clarify at the outset of their search whether they are expected to bear any commission costs, although this is not usually standard practice in Spain.
As always, I recommend reviewing these details with your real estate agent and ensuring that all agreements are clearly documented to avoid misunderstandings or surprises in the future.
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