Buying property in Spain (Andalusia) vs Italy; Italy wins, no contest?

Hi all, I've been looking to buy property to live in in Andalusia (Spain) and Italy. I've been flabbergasted by the disparity between the two countries, and would like to know if I've done my math correct. Because right now, it seems like Spain is a non-competitive option due to excessive taxation and fees. In favor of Italy, there are plenty of factors: * For new builds: Spain taxes 10%, whereas Italy taxes 4% * For "second hand homes": Spain taxes 7% of purchase price, while Italy taxes 2% of