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Buying in Andorra involves two features that catch newcomers out. The first is the foreign investment authorisation: a non-resident needs the Govern's prior consent, and that governs the timetable of the whole transaction. The second is how much the building matters to the value of the home. In a housing stock largely built in the nineteen-seventies and eighties, the difference between two otherwise identical flats usually lies in the community, not in the flat.
So for every property we have for sale in a building we manage, we can tell you what the listing does not: whether levies have been approved, how the accounts stand, which installations have been renewed and which have not. And where the building is not ours, we ask before you sign. It is the part of the job nobody sees, and it is the part that prevents most of the unpleasant surprises.
Frequently asked questions
It is the consent the Govern d'Andorra requires from anyone not resident in the Principality before they can acquire property. It is applied for ahead of the deed, with personal documentation and evidence of the source of funds, and it runs to its own timescale. It applies to most non-resident foreign buyers. We prepare and file it as part of the transaction.
No — they are separate processes. Andorran residency has its own routes and requirements, whether through passive residency with investment, active residency through a business, or employment. Many clients do both, but the order matters. Our practice handles both files, which means one conversation rather than two.
The room for negotiation in Andorra is narrower than in most markets, because supply is limited and foreign demand is steady. That said, a property carrying a significant approved levy or with installations at the end of their life does leave room for discussion. We will tell you plainly where there is scope and where there is none, because a badly judged offer kills the deal.
Yes, and it is a meaningful part of the current market. Timescales, staged payments tied to construction milestones and the applicable tax treatment all differ, and the developer's guarantees and delivery schedule deserve close reading. Andorgest works with developers on sales and then on managing the finished building, so we know the product before it exists.