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How to assess a Spanish listing’s rental yield: spreadsheet, agent or buy2rent.io
Before buying to let, you need a realistic rent, fees, tax and cash flow. Here are the three most common approaches, with their strengths and limits.
| DIY spreadsheet | Agent or property finder | buy2rent.io | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time per listing | Often 30–60 min | A few days (depending on availability) | About 10–15 seconds |
| Neighbourhood market rent | Research it yourself | Depends on the agent’s experience | Range per neighbourhood (Idealista, updated quarterly) |
| Non-resident tax (IRNR 19% / 24%) | Set it up yourself | Varies | Built in (EU/EEA, non-EU, resident) |
| Rent increase cap (IRAV / CPI) | Track it yourself | Varies | Latest INE value included automatically |
| Independence | Full | Pay often linked to the sale | No commission, no link with any seller |
| Viewings and negotiation | No | Yes | No |
| Cost | Free (your time) | Fees or commission | 2 free analyses, then from €9 |
Which approach should you choose?
- To screen dozens of listings quickly: an automatic analysis saves time and applies the same method to every listing.
- To view, negotiate and secure the purchase: a professional on the ground is still useful.
- For a highly customised model (major works, specific tax structure): a spreadsheet plus a tax adviser.
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