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“Spain is one of the most considered relocation decisions in the world right now, and one of the most misunderstood.”
International buyers from every continent arrive with a picture of Spain built from holidays, from media, from the accounts of people who moved there years ago. That picture is rarely wrong. It is just incomplete. The coastal corridor of a single province is not Spain. The Beckham Law, the Digital Nomad Visa, the wealth tax differentials between regions, the complexity of Spanish property law, the cadastral system, the NIE, the padrón – these are not obstacles. They are navigable. You just need the right map. Sandtons is that map.
Brian Stevendale
Founder, Sandtons
Location Strategy
Property Decisions
Relocation Planning
Spain is Not Hard to Fall in Love with.
It is Hard to Navigate.
Serious Buyers
They know the decision matters.
No Complete Picture
The information exists — but it’s scattered.
Mixed Information
Agents, forums, government sites and blogs each tell only part of the story.
Information Overload
Buyers spend months piecing it together or decide without the full picture.
What Nobody Tells You
Distinct Provinces
Sandtons covers ten Spanish provinces particularly relevant to international buyers. Each one is different.
New Build Developments
Branded, concierge, waitlisted and sold before they are on the market.
What Is an NIE?
Spain’s tax identification number is a lot more than you think.
Rural
Property
Cadastral records, rustic classification, professional due diligence means you purchase with confidence.
What Is a Padrón?
Your local registration and why it matters as a property owner.
Currency &
Fees
Cadastral records, rustic classification, professional due diligence means you purchase with confidence.
The Beckham
Law
24% flat tax available to new residents and it is attainable for many of us.
NLV vs
Digital Nomad
The difference and why it matters which you choose.
Wealth Tax by Region
Wealth tax varies significantly by region. Where is best for your circumstances.
Purchase
Costs
Purchase costs in Spain are 10–12% on top of the price and differ by type and region.
Spanish Mortgage
For international buyers, our specialist brokers get better deals than a bank direct.
Pets & Belongings
Pet and belongings import: documentation, timelines, and trusted local vets — plus help furnishing your new home.
Every one of those questions has a clear answer. The answers are not hidden. They are just scattered, across law firms, mortgage brokers, tax advisors, government offices, relocation specialists and local contacts that most international buyers simply do not have yet.
Sandtons Brings Those Answers – and Those Experts – Into One Place.
A Platform Built For
The Full Relocation Decision
Every region has its own profile from taxes, climate and cost of living to connectivity, schools and healthcare. And each comes with trade-offs that aren’t always obvious.
Sandtons Covers Ten Provinces Across Spain and Four Lifestyle Worlds.
Coastal Life, City Life, Island Life and Authentic Interior Spain.
- Within each, we go six levels deep: from country to lifestyle world to province to area to town to neighbourhood.
- That structure matters because the question most buyers ask - 'where in Spain?' is actually four questions in sequence.
- Which lifestyle world suits you?
- Which province fits your priorities?
- Which area within it?
- And which specific town or neighbourhood?
- Most buyers skip straight to the last question.
Choose The Life, Then The Place
Coastal Life, City Life, Island Life and Authentic Interior Spain.
Sandtons Covers Homestyles Across Spain
Twelve Curated Lifestyle Worlds.
Resort Style Living, Golf Homes, Beachfront Villas, City Apartments, Finca & Rural Living, Beachside Apartments, New Builds, Land & Restoration Projects, Branded Residencies, Sea & Mountain Views, Islands, Luxury Villas.
- Pocket listings, a network for homes that never get to the open market.
- Exclusive access to branded residencies and new build projects.
- An active network with leading realtors for each neighbourhood.
- Access to new build projects before launch to the general market.
- Relationships with asset disposal and banks for distressed asset sales.
- Which lifestyle home suits you?
Sandtons Combines
All Services You Need To: Move to Spain ➞
Locations from Spain to Neighbourhood: Locations by Lifestyle ➞
Only See Homes that Suit You: Property by Homestyles ➞
The Expert Network: Sandtons Navigates.
Experts Deliver.
Built on Brian’s 35 years of professional networking across four continents, Sandtons connects you with vetted, English-speaking specialists in tax, mortgages, legal services, NIEs, currency, pets and property making your move to Spain simpler and more coordinated.
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Spanish Tax & Beckham Law
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NIE, Padrón & Residency
Administrative specialists who get you into the Spanish system. A crucial part of the visa process, handled properly from day one.
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Spanish Mortgages
Independent bilingual brokers, specialists not just for expats generally, but tailored to your specific circumstances.
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Property Law & Conveyancing
Spanish notary and legal process, navigated by representative legal experts. Essential protection for every purchase.
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Currency Exchange
FX specialists – not your clearing bank. Save up to 4% in charges on your money transfer to Spain.
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International Schools
Placement advisors and waiting-list strategy. Clear insight into the right schools for your area, including school meetings when you need them.
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Pet Import & Relocation
PETS scheme documentation and timeline, handled by experts — plus trusted local vets to help your furry family members settle in.
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Home Furnishing & Interior
Local suppliers and project management, whether a custom project or a full package — ensuring the best in your area to furnish your new home.
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Healthcare Navigation
Public and private system access. Portals exist, but expert guidance ensures you have the right cover and support navigating local clinics and hospitals
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Rental Licensing & Permits
Tourist licences and community rules, increasingly important to get right. Rules vary by province and town, and fines or unexpected tax bills follow if they’re not.
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New Build & Off-Plan
Developer access and legal protection in a regulated but fast-moving market. The best units often sell before reaching the open market, we can help you secure better terms than going direct.
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Rural & Finca Due Diligence
Cadastral records and urban/rustic classification, expertly navigated. Due diligence and specialist knowledge of rural property law and tax matter most here.
Behind The Platform
I was born in Edinburgh, spent my career across four continents, and have spent significant time working in the USA and living in Spain. I know what it feels like to arrive somewhere new and have no framework for it.
My professional background includes delivering the World Trade Center Gibraltar, serving as CEO of a $200M hotel group, managing a US residential property portfolio from $110M to c.$400M, and advising the governments of Portugal, Mozambique and Cabo Verde on major development programmes.
I built Sandtons because the platform I needed when I first explored Spain did not exist. It does now.
BRIAN STEVENDALE
Founder, Sandtons
Spain Today
Spain in 2026 is not the same proposition it was ten years ago. Unemployment below 10% for the first time since before the financial crisis. Bloomberg’s number one global health ranking. A mature Digital Nomad Visa framework. The Beckham Law for qualifying new residents. Zero effective wealth tax in Andalucía and Madrid. 68.2 million annual passengers through Madrid Barajas. 57.5 million through Barcelona El Prat. Connectivity that makes Spain a genuinely global base, not just a European one. The opportunity is substantial. Sandtons gives you the tools to assess it properly.
