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7 of the best · Madrid, Spain

Property in Madrid: Agencies, Neighbourhoods and the Rules for Buyers

Agencies with Madrid offices, notaries, the Land Registry and the regional property tax. We never publish prices.

Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.

  1. Madrid office

    Knight Frank Spain

    Madrid·Estate agent

    The international property consultancy’s Spanish arm, based in Madrid.

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  2. Check the title

    Land Registry (Registradores de España)

    Madrid·Official body

    Spain’s Land Registry, where you check who owns a property and what charges it carries.

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Neighbourhood

The back story 1

In-depth stories behind the list.

  1. The back story

    Buying in Madrid: the back story

    Salamanca·In depth

    Salamanca’s mansion blocks, Chamberí’s balconied streets, Los Jerónimos by the Retiro and the new north: where people buy, and the official rules.

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Agencies & official bodies 6

Who to talk to, and what to check.

  1. Shops across the city

    Engel & Völkers Madrid

    Madrid·Estate agent

    The international agency’s Madrid shops.

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  2. Madrid office

    Knight Frank Spain

    Madrid·Estate agent

    The international property consultancy’s Spanish arm, based in Madrid.

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  3. Check the title

    Land Registry (Registradores de España)

    Madrid·Official body

    Spain’s Land Registry, where you check who owns a property and what charges it carries.

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  4. Where sales are signed

    Notaries: Consejo General del Notariado

    Madrid·Official body

    Property sales in Spain are signed before a notary.

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  5. ITP on resale homes

    Property taxes: Comunidad de Madrid

    Madrid·Official body

    The regional government sets the transfer tax on resale homes.

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  6. Spanish website

    Savills Spain

    Madrid·Estate agent

    The international property firm’s Spanish arm.

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