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Spain: UK Nationals & Cross-Border

Spanish mortgage preparation for UK nationals

Spanish lenders read files differently to UK banks. We help you present yours the way they want to see it.

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Sound familiar?

The problems we are usually asked to solve

A Spanish mortgage is not a UK mortgage with different paperwork. Banks assess declared income on Spanish tax returns, check the Bank of Spain credit register, apply conservative loan-to-value limits and value property on their own terms. Applicants with perfectly good finances are declined because their file does not speak the lender's language.

01

Your income does not look the way lenders expect

Spanish banks lean on declared, taxed income. Dividends, retained company profits and foreign income can be hard to evidence.

How we fix itWe structure the income evidence to match what lenders accept and fix gaps before you apply.

02

The credit file is a surprise

Lenders check the Bank of Spain credit register and can ask about UK commitments as well.

How we fix itWe review your credit position and prepare an explanation of any issues before the application.

03

The deposit and costs are bigger than expected

Loan-to-value limits and purchase taxes and costs mean you need more cash than the headline price suggests.

How we fix itWe build a full funding plan, covering deposit, taxes, fees and a buffer for a low valuation.

04

The bank's valuation comes in below the price

The lender lends on its own valuation, leaving a gap you must fund.

How we fix itWe plan for valuation risk and prepare the case before you make an offer.

What you get

  • Pre-application readiness reviewAssessing income, assets, liabilities and documentation against typical lender criteria.
  • Income and tax return alignmentMaking sure declared income, and where relevant retained profits, are properly evidenced.
  • Document packTranslated and organised documents, bank statements, UK and Spanish tax evidence and company accounts.
  • Credit report reviewUnderstanding and addressing items on credit registers.
  • Affordability and funding planDeposit, taxes, fees, currency and cash-flow planning.
  • Coordination with brokers and lendersWorking with your chosen Spanish broker or bank to present the file.

Best suited toUK nationals and Spanish tax residents buying a home or investment property on the Costa del Sol.

The outcomeA lender-ready file, a realistic funding plan and a much higher chance of approval on good terms.

How it works

  1. MapWe establish your residence, assets, income and companies across the UK and Spain.
  2. PlanWe model the UK and Spanish tax and financing position and agree a plan.
  3. CoordinateWe work with Spanish lawyers, gestors and tax advisers to implement it.
  4. MaintainWe keep both sides in step with an annual review and compliance calendar.

Questions we are often asked

Can a UK national get a Spanish mortgage?

Yes. Lenders commonly offer lower maximum loan-to-value ratios to non-residents than residents, so the cash you need depends on your status. We help you plan this.

Do you arrange the mortgage?

We prepare your financial case and coordinate with your broker or bank. Regulated mortgage advice comes from an authorised broker or lender.

I am self-employed or a company director. Is that a problem?

It makes documentation more important, not impossible. We position your company and personal income so lenders can assess them clearly.

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