{"id":10330,"date":"2026-02-16T17:26:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.destinyhome.es\/calculate-what-you-will-pay-for-capital-gains-tax-if-you-sell-your-home\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:26:04","slug":"calculate-what-you-will-pay-for-capital-gains-tax-if-you-sell-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.destinyhome.es\/en\/calculate-what-you-will-pay-for-capital-gains-tax-if-you-sell-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculate what you will pay for capital gains tax if you sell your home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most feared tax at the time of the sale of a property<\/strong> is the municipal capital gains tax. municipal capital gains tax<\/strong> <\/a>(Tax on the Increase in Value of Urban Land), since in addition to the fact that it is usually a high amount, it is variable depending on the years of possession before the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much capital gain will you have to pay if you sell your house in Fuerteventura this year?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new official coefficients for 2026 have not been approved<\/strong>, so it is possible to calculate the amount of capital gains using the current coefficients<\/strong>, which are currently being applied by the municipalities of Fuerteventura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Capital Gains?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tax on the Increase in the Value of Urban Land (IIVTNU), known as “municipal capital gains tax”, is levied on the increase in the value of urban land at the time of its transfer, whether by sale, inheritance <\/a>or donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some real estate sales are excluded from paying the capital gains tax, in some cases, there are bonuses <\/strong>in the payment of the capital gains tax<\/a>. In addition, there are situations in which it is possible to reclaim the payment made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend that you consult with a specialized real estate agency in your area<\/strong>, such as Destiny Home, real estate consultants in Fuerteventura<\/a><\/strong> to explain your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to get information and consult before the transaction, in order to receive the best real estate advice. real estate advice<\/a>o<\/a><\/strong> advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer, you can first calculate the capital gain on the sale of your property in Fuerteventura on your own, with our capital gain calculator<\/a><\/strong> with the updated coefficients for Fuerteventura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuerteventura capital gain calculator with the 2 methods: Actual capital gain and Direct objective method.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Data you need to calculate the capital gain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before using any calculator, it is important to be clear about these facts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Total cadastral value<\/strong> of the property (you will find it in the IBI receipt).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cadastral value of the land<\/strong> (usually broken down).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Year of acquisition<\/strong> of the home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Year of sale<\/strong> or transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Municipality where the property is located.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Since the tax reform, the owner can choose the most favorable method<\/strong> between two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The new calculation system after the capital gains tax reform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Objective method (by coefficients)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It is the most common. It is based on: <\/p>\n\n\n\n