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Buying property in Spain – HearSay español A2
Master real estate vocabulary and property hunting basics. Practice listening and speaking on the go with audio lessons to confidently secure your dream Spanish home.
Lecciones Starting the property search Begin your journey by searching for properties online and setting your basic goals.
Vocabulario la vivienda (Housing) el piso (Flat) la casa (House) los anuncios (Adverts / Listings) comprar (To buy) Estoy buscando un piso para comprar (I am looking for a flat to buy) Objetivos Search for property online Navigate Spanish real estate websites Filtering your online search Refine your property hunt using specific search filters for renting or sharing.
Vocabulario la obra nueva (New build) vacacional (Vacation / Holiday home) alquilar (To rent) compartir (To share) las oficinas (Offices) Estoy buscando un piso para alquilar (I am looking for a flat to rent) Objetivos Use specific search filters for renting Identify different types of properties Understanding property descriptions Read through real estate listings and determine the condition of the home.
Vocabulario la habitación (Room) el dormitorio (Bedroom) reformado (Renovated) rehabilitado (Renovated) para reformar (Needs renovation) para estrenar (Brand new / Never used) Objetivos Interpret property descriptions Identify the state of renovation Checking accessibility and layout Discover how to check listings for elevators, commercial units, and overall brightness.
Vocabulario la planta (Floor) luminoso (Bright / Luminous) con ascensor (With elevator) sin ascensor (Without elevator) los locales o naves (Commercial premises / units) los garajes (Garages) Objetivos Understand key features of a listing Check for elevator availability Asking about property dimensions Inquire about the exact square meterage and the building's age.
Vocabulario los metros cuadrados (Square metres) los metros construidos (Built metres) los metros útiles (Usable metres) los terrenos (Plots of land) ¿De qué año es la construcción? (What year was it built?) Objetivos Inquire about dimensions Distinguish between built and usable space Utilities and cooking equipment Discuss essential utilities, kitchen setups, and plumbing features.
Vocabulario la cocina (The kitchen) de gas (Gas) eléctrica (Electric) equipada (Equipped with appliances) la fontanería (Plumbing) la electricidad (Electricity) Objetivos Discuss utilities and kitchen equipment Ask about plumbing and electricity Amenities and climate control Find out if a property includes heating, air conditioning, and furniture.
Vocabulario la calefacción (Heating) el aire acondicionado (Air conditioning) amueblado (Furnished) los gastos incluidos (Bills included) el balcón (The balcony) la terraza (The terrace) Objetivos Inquire about heating types Check if furniture or internet is included Community and maintenance fees Ask about monthly building costs and the upkeep of common areas.
Vocabulario los gastos de comunidad (Community fees / Service charges) el portero (The doorman) el jardín (The garden) la piscina (The swimming pool) el vecino (The neighbor) Objetivos Identify and discuss community fees Ask about building maintenance and common areas Orientation and natural light Learn to evaluate a property's direction to gauge how much sunlight it gets.
Vocabulario la orientación (Orientation) el norte (North) el sur (South) el este (East) el oeste (West) el sol (The sun) Objetivos Evaluate property orientation Determine natural light based on cardinal directions Arranging a property viewing Contact an agent to arrange a visit and ask about the property's history.
Vocabulario ¿Cuánto tiempo lleva en venta? (How long has it been on the market?) ¿Cuándo estaría disponible? (When would it be available?) la cita (The appointment) visitar (To visit) la llave (The key) ¡Oportunidad! (Opportunity / Bargain) Objetivos Arrange viewings Ask about the property's history on the market Discussing sale and rental formalities Understand the basics of deposits, contracts, and planning your move.
Vocabulario el alquiler (The rent) la fianza (Deposit) el contrato (Contract) la duración mínima (Minimum length / duration) el aval bancario (Bank guarantee) mudarse (To move house) Objetivos Understand rental and sale formalities Inquire about deposits and contract duration Reviewing the legal terms Navigate the legalities of signing a contract and understanding termination clauses.
Vocabulario la cláusula de rescisión (Termination clause) la firma (Signature) firmar (To sign) el abogado (The lawyer) el notario (The notary) los documentos (The documents) Objetivos Discuss termination clauses Ask about bank guarantees and signatures Making a formal offer Discuss the sale price and negotiate the final terms with the agent.
Vocabulario el precio de venta (Sale price) Me gustaría hacer una oferta (I would like to make an offer) ¿El precio es negociable? (Is the price negotiable?) barato (Cheap) caro (Expensive) el descuento (The discount) Objetivos Negotiate and discuss terms Ask if a price is negotiable Finalizing the decision Politely express your final decision, whether you want to proceed or keep looking.
Vocabulario Estaremos en contacto (We will be in contact) No es lo que buscamos (It’s not what we are looking for) Me lo pensaré (I’ll think about it) la hipoteca (The mortgage) el banco (The bank) decidir (To decide) Objetivos Express interest or rejection of a property politely Arrange to be in contact later 