Outpost research · 2026
The true cost of buying property abroad in 2026
Listing prices hide the real bill. Across our six markets, the taxes and fees a foreign buyer pays on top of the price range from roughly 4% to over 14% — and the annual costs differ just as much. This is a side-by-side comparison built from the same sourced figures behind our country cost guides.
CountryHeadline transfer taxAll-in one-off costMain annual cost
Spain ES6–11% — Transfer tax (ITP) — resale≈ 10–14% of price (resale, all-in one-off)0.4–1.1% — IBI (municipal property tax)
Portugal PT0–8% — Transfer tax (IMT)≈ 6–8% of price (all-in one-off)0.3–0.45% — IMI (municipal property tax)
Greece GR3.09% — Transfer tax≈ 7–10% of price (all-in one-off, incl. fees)0.1–0.5% — ENFIA (property tax)
Türkiye TR4% — Title-deed fee (tapu harcı)≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale)0.1–0.3% — Property tax (emlak vergisi)
France FR~7–8% — Frais de notaire — older (ancien)≈ 7–8% of price (older property, all-in one-off)varies — Taxe foncière
the United Kingdom GB0–12% — Stamp Duty (SDLT) — baseSDLT can reach ~19% for a non-resident second home; fees add ~£2–5k£1,000–4,000+ — Council tax
Method & sources. Figures are compiled per country from official tax scales and the same researched basis as Outpost's tax calculators and cost guides. Transfer-tax headlines are the dominant purchase tax in each market; the all-in figure adds notary, registry and legal/conveyancing fees for a typical resale. Ranges reflect regional variation and property type — use the linked calculator for an exact figure on a specific price. Reviewed 2026; not tax advice.
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