Buyer guide

Buying a New-Build Home in Sitges: A Practical Guide

Taxes, costs, guarantees and key steps

Everything you need to know before buying a new home in Sitges, explained clearly for Spanish and international buyers.

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New build

Why choose a new-build home in Sitges

In a town where most homes for sale are resales, a new build lets you move into a home built to today's standards of efficiency, comfort and technology, backed by Spain's statutory building guarantees.

Energy efficiency

Systems such as aerothermal heat pumps, underfloor heating, heat recovery and solar PV cut consumption compared with many homes built decades ago.

Legal guarantees

Spain's Building Act (LOE) covers structural defects for 10 years, habitability defects for 3 years and finishing defects for 1 year.

No renovation

Move straight in, with brand-new building services and finishes chosen by the architects.

Costs

Taxes and buying costs in Catalonia

New homes are not subject to transfer tax (ITP); instead you pay VAT and Stamp Duty. Typical items:

ItemAmountNotes
VAT (IVA)10% of the priceNew open-market home
Stamp Duty (AJD)1.5%General rate in Catalonia
Notary≈ 0.2–0.5%Guide figure, depends on the deed
Land Registry≈ 0.1–0.25%Guide figure
Gestoría€300–500Optional

Guide figures as of January 2026 (source: Eleva Habitat). Always confirm with your tax adviser or notary.

International buyers

Buying from abroad

NIE

The foreigner identification number is required to sign the purchase and pay taxes.

Bank account

Most buyers open an account with a Spanish bank for payments and utilities.

Power of attorney

If you cannot attend the signing, a representative can sign on your behalf with a notarised power of attorney.

Checklist

What to check before signing

Licence and plans

Building licence, floor plans and built area per floor.

Specification

Construction systems, joinery, climate control, finishes and fittings.

Energy performance

The home's energy performance certificate.

Timeline and guarantees

Delivery date and the guarantee covering stage payments.

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FAQ

Common questions about buying in Sitges

What taxes apply when buying a new-build home in Sitges?

In Catalonia, buying a new open-market home is subject to 10% VAT (IVA) on the price plus 1.5% Stamp Duty (AJD, general rate). Notary and land registry fees, and optionally a gestoría, are added on top.

Can a foreign buyer purchase a home in Sitges?

Yes. You need an NIE (foreigner identification number) and usually a Spanish bank account. You can sign in person or through a notarised power of attorney.

What guarantees does a new-build home have?

Spain's Building Act (LOE) provides 10 years for structural defects, 3 years for habitability defects and 1 year for finishing defects.

Which documents should I check before buying?

The building licence, specification, floor plans, energy performance certificate, delivery timeline and the guarantees for any stage payments.

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