El Puerto de Santa María combines Atlantic beaches, a historic centre and sherry-country lifestyle, 20 minutes from Cádiz. Here is what foreign buyers need to know before purchasing on the Bay of Cádiz.
Where to buy
Vistahermosa and Fuentebravía are the prime residential areas — villas with gardens, gated communities, close to the beach. Puerto Sherry and Las Redes offer seafront living by the marina; Valdelagrana is the beachfront apartment area; the historic centre has townhouses full of character. Browse our current listings in El Puerto.
Purchase costs and taxes
On a resale home in Andalusia you should budget roughly 10–12% on top of the price: transfer tax (ITP, 7% in Andalusia), notary, land registry and gestoría fees. On a new build you pay 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty instead of ITP. If you need a mortgage, Spanish banks typically lend up to 70% of the price to non-residents.
The process, step by step
1) Get your NIE (foreigner identification number) — we help you obtain it. 2) Open a Spanish bank account. 3) Reservation and arras (deposit contract, usually 10%). 4) Due diligence: we check title, charges, planning and community debts. 5) Completion at the notary and registration. The whole process typically takes 4–10 weeks from offer to keys.
Why buy with Aurovas
We are a boutique agency based in El Puerto: we know every street, we negotiate for you with real comparable data, and we give you access to off-market homes that never reach the portals. English spoken throughout. Write to info@aurovas.com or WhatsApp +34 654 841 986.