WHAT YOU LEGALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING A PROPERTY IN SPAIN

Highly qualified lawyers to safeguard your real estate investment and avoid pitfalls in Spain

WE HELP YOU TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURES WHEN PURCHASING OR SELLING A PROPERTY IN SPAIN

If you are thinking about buying a property in Spain, whether for investment, as a holiday home or for your retirement, you would be well advised and informed of the steps and circumstances that can occur, thus avoiding encountering any unpleasant last minute surprises.

HOW CAN JLCA & AS.- LAWYERS HELP ME TO PROTECT MY INVESTMENT?

In Spain, there are some simple steps that you can take to help protect your investment, from initial title searches to the conveying of the title of the property into your name.

LAND REGISTRY AND LOCAL AUTHORITY SEARCHES

We carry out the initial title searches to find out what the legal situation of the property is we check the state of the various utilities attached to the property.

RESERVATION AGREEMENT

The first stage is to secure the property by signing a reservation agreement, usually done by paying a deposit.

PRIVATE PURCHASE CONTRACT

We draft or revise the private sale agreement before signing the Public Deed at the notary office. In Spain the private sale agreement is extremely important.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The Power of Attorney can be prepared in Spain or in your own country of origin. We can arrange this with a local notary conveniently located to where you live.

NIE - FOREIGNERS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

We can assist with obtaining the Foreigners Identification Number (NIE) – this is a tax identification number used in Spain assigned to each person.

FINANCE

We can provide advice and assistance regarding financing, mortgages and bank accounts.

NOTARY

We prepare the corresponding Deed of Purchase at the Notary and either accompany you and translate the appropriate documents, or sign on your behalf by Power of Attorney.

TAXES

We coordinate payment of all corresponding taxes and fees, depending on the type of property, value, and the region of Spain.

REGISTRY

We arrange the change of title at property registry offices. Registry and Notary fees vary depending on the property and region.

TITLE CONVEYANCE

We ensure that all utilities, Community Fees (if applicable) and local taxes are changed into the new owner's name, and set up as a direct debit with the bank.