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Hello
I intend visiting the Costa Del Sol to view a few apartments next week now that travel restrictions have been eased somewhat.
I have been looking for a 2 or 3 bed apartment on either the ground floor or first floor(Max).
I like to go there 'off season' as our winters are cold here and also, I have grandchildren at school so they & the parents could use the apartment in Summer during school hols.
I have visited there many times over the last few years and I was really impressed with the super efficient 'Suburban' train service between Malaga and Fuengirola and everywhere in between.
great to get off your flight at Malaga walk across the car park, hop on the train and get to Torreblanca, Los Boliches or any of the other resorts on route.
Regarding purchase of property there.  Excuse my ignorance about property abroad, there are a few things which I am not familiar with.
It appears as if in Spain that the purchaser has to pay the auctioneer's fees. Not sure if this is correct but saw it on one of the agents website (Idealista). Here in Ireland the seller pays the electioneering fees. Just wondering about this?
I believe that the tax on secondhand apartments is about 7%,  Capital Transfer Tax (I.T.P)?
Also, it appears that most transfers are completed by a 'Notary'. Is this the same as what we would call a solicitor?
Another thing is, I have just become a pensioner and I am a bit concerned that my (Adult) children will have some inheritance (and Tax) difficulty in the event of my demise. Is it wiser to purchase in the ownership of one of my offspring in the first instance?

Any advice or assistance regarding purchase of apartment in Spain would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards