For Spanish Buyers

Spanish Buyers’ Guide to Florida Real Estate

Spanish buyers find Florida familiar and welcoming — sunshine, a large Spanish-speaking community, and strong investment potential. Here is how to buy, from a CIPS and Florida attorney.

Arthur Simpson — Attorney, Broker & Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a member of the Real Property and International Law Sections of The Florida Bar.

You can own it

Spanish citizens can buy Florida real estate with the same ownership rights as Americans — no visa or residency required.

Se habla español

We work comfortably with Spanish-speaking buyers and can translate the site into Spanish. Our founder, a CIPS and attorney, guides every step.

Financing & euro

Cash or foreign-national loans (~20–30% down, no U.S. credit). Plan your euro-to-dollar conversion.

Taxes

An ITIN is usually needed for financing/rentals; FIRPTA applies at sale; a tax treaty may help — confirm with a cross-border CPA. Talk to us →

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As an attorney, broker, and CIPS — and a member of The Florida Bar's Real Property and International Law Sections — we guide Spanish buyers through every step, remotely and with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Spanish citizens buy property in Florida?

Yes — with the same ownership rights as U.S. citizens, and no visa or residency required.

Do you work with Spanish-speaking buyers?

Yes. We assist Spanish-speaking buyers and the website can be translated into Spanish. A CIPS attorney-broker guides the process.

What taxes apply to Spanish buyers?

Property taxes match U.S. owners; rental income is reportable (ITIN needed); FIRPTA applies at sale, with possible treaty relief.

This page is general information for Spanish buyers and is not legal or tax advice. International purchases involve U.S. and home-country tax and legal questions that should be reviewed with a qualified attorney and a cross-border CPA. Real estate brokerage services are provided by Simpson & Simpson Realty; legal services are provided separately by Cornerstone Wealth & Legacy Law, PLLC.