{"id":543983,"date":"2022-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deniz-estate.com\/?p=543983"},"modified":"2026-09-03T21:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:50:56","slug":"nedvizhimost-v-ispanii-dlya-grazhdan-ua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deniz-estate.com\/en\/blog\/news\/nedvizhimost-v-ispanii-dlya-grazhdan-ua\/","title":{"rendered":"Real estate in Spain for Ukrainian citizens: features of purchase and registration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Kingdom of Spain is one of the most popular countries in terms of immigration and investment among foreigners, including Ukrainians. As of mid-2022, the number of Ukrainian immigrants is over 100,000 people. The most active period in terms of relocation was observed since 2014 and this year it broke records.<\/span> This trend has led to a rapidly growing demand for property Spain<\/span><\/a>, which for some are of interest for their own residence, for others \u2013 a reliable preservation of capital. How to<\/span> buy an apartment in Spain<\/a> for a Ukrainian<\/span> , about the conditions for buying Spanish real estate and other important points \u2013 read in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n

Immigration to Spain in Ukrainian<\/span><\/h2>\n

Along with other Russian-speaking immigrants, Ukrainians prefer to buy housing on the Mediterranean coast of Spain \u2013 in Costa Blanca. And if the south-eastern part is popular for recreation among Europeans, then Torrevieja<\/a> is home to the largest number of citizens from the post-Soviet space.<\/span> It is worth noting that Ukrainian citizens, whose priorities are a European career, choose Madrid for life. And Barcelona and Marbella prevail in the choice of politicians, show business stars and other wealthy immigrants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ukrainians quickly become accustomed to the local culture and freely master the Spanish language. Many speak Spanish quite well after a year and do not experience a language barrier. In addition to easy adaptation, Ukrainian immigrants can exchange the driver\u2019s license obtained in their country for a Spanish one, absolutely free of charge and without passing an exam.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The most popular<\/span> real estate in Spain for Ukrainians<\/span> is apartments in central locations or apartments within walking distance of the beach. Houses are purchased less often, only in 15-20% of cases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mortgage lending for Ukrainian property buyers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ukrainian citizens<\/span> can also buy real estate in Spain on credit, and the credit terms are quite attractive: at 2-4% per annum, without guarantors, the repayment period is up to 20 years.<\/span> However, not all Spanish banks are willing to lend to Ukrainians, for example, Bankinter \u2013 a high percentage of refusals and protracted responses like: \u201cYour application is under consideration.\u201d It is also difficult to get a loan from Bankia, after the merger with BMN, the financial institution is in a \u201csuspended\u201d state and has a hard time cooperating with foreigners.<\/span> The situation is completely opposite with La Caixa, Banco Sabadell and Banco Popular Espanol: they have a loyal attitude towards Ukrainian borrowers.<\/span> Mortgage lending in a Spanish bank for<\/span> real estate abroad for Ukrainians<\/span> is issued on the basis of the following package of documents:<\/span><\/p>\n