Our Services
Comprehensive legal services for property purchases in Spain
Full Purchase Representation
The service covers each legal stage of a property purchase in Spain, from initial review through completion and registration. Legal checks, contract preparation, and coordination with the relevant parties are handled throughout the transaction, including the use of a power of attorney where required for remote completion.
Review of the property and available documentation to identify any legal issues at an early stage.
Verification of ownership, legal status, debts, and planning compliance prior to purchase.
Review and preparation of purchase agreements, including reservation and deposit arrangements prior to signing.
Coordination with agents, sellers, and notaries to ensure all requirements are met prior to completion.
Assistance through completion and registration of the purchase, including related tax formalities.
Legal Services
Additional legal services are available where required, with scope and fees agreed in advance.
Property Due Diligence
Verification of ownership, legal status, debts, and planning compliance.
Contract Review & Negotiation
Drafting and review of purchase agreements and related documentation.
Tax & Administrative Assistance
Assistance with tax obligations, NIE or NIF applications, and residency procedures.
Additional legal services for matters arising after the purchase.
Property Rental & Use
Legal considerations and contractual arrangements for letting the property.
Property Tax Matters
Assistance with tax matters associated with property ownership in Spain.
Inheritance & Succession
Preparation and structuring of arrangements relating to the transfer of property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about property purchases in Spain
Spanish law does not require buyers to appoint an independent lawyer. However, independent legal representation helps ensure the transaction is reviewed exclusively in your interests before you commit to the purchase.
In most cases, yes. Many international buyers complete property purchases in Spain remotely through a power of attorney, allowing the transaction to proceed without requiring multiple visits to Spain.
Legal due diligence typically includes reviewing ownership status, charges affecting the property, planning and licence compliance, community obligations, land registry information, and contractual terms related to the transaction.
Not all liabilities necessarily appear in the Land Registry or in a simple registry extract, nota simple. Certain obligations, such as unpaid community charges, derramas of the Community of Owners, or Property Tax liabilities (IBI), may require additional verification.
Depending on the legal and occupational status of the property, certain transactions may also be subject to pre-emption and redemption rights, derechos de tanteo y retracto.
Due diligence involves verifying the legal status of the property before purchase. This includes reviewing registry documentation, urban planning compliance, taxes, debts, licences, and contractual documentation to identify potential legal or financial risks.
Ideally, legal advice should be obtained before signing any reservation agreement or paying a deposit. Early legal review helps avoid unnecessary risks and provides clarity before committing financially.
Deposit agreements, contratos de arras, may adopt different legal structures and can include clauses with significantly different legal effects. Depending on the terms agreed, the transaction may become binding, or one of the parties may be able to withdraw with or without financial penalty. Reviewing these agreements before signing is therefore particularly important.
Yes. Assistance can be provided with NIE applications, purchase-related taxes, and administrative formalities connected to the acquisition process in Spain.
Legal services are generally offered on a fixed-fee basis for property transactions. This provides transparency and allows clients to understand legal costs clearly from the outset.
Yes. Independent representation means legal advice is provided solely in the client's interests, without acting for estate agents, developers, or other parties involved in the transaction.
You will receive a personal response to discuss the property or transaction, understand the current stage of the purchase, and determine the legal assistance required. Initial enquiries are handled confidentially and without obligation.
In many cases, the purchase process can progress relatively quickly once the terms of the transaction have been agreed. Timeframes may vary depending on factors such as financing, due diligence findings, and the legal status of the property.
Yes. Non-residents may purchase property in Spain. However, the transaction usually requires obtaining an NIE number and complying with certain tax and administrative formalities connected to the purchase.
UK citizens can still purchase property in Spain after Brexit. However, Brexit has affected certain residency, visa, and stay regulations, which may have implications depending on how the property will be used and the length of time spent in Spain.
Fixed-Fee Representation
Legal services are provided on a fixed-fee basis, agreed in advance following an initial assessment of the transaction.
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