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Complete legal and tax guidance for foreign buyers in Spain — due diligence, contracts, taxes and notary coordination.

Legal Advice for Buying Your Property in Spain with Total Security

If you are thinking of buying a property in Spain, make the investment of your life safely. Our team of expert real estate lawyers and tax advisors guides you every step of the way, from reviewing the Title Deed (Nota Simple) to full post-completion management, ensuring a 100% secure purchase for both national and international buyers.

Why Legal Assistance is Crucial When Buying Property in Spain

Buying a property is a major financial decision. Doing it without proper due diligence can lead to costly mistakes and long-term legal issues.

Avoid Hidden Debts

We make sure the property is free of charges, liens or debts with the community of owners and IBI tax. You won’t inherit the previous owner’s problems.

Ensure Legal Compliance

We verify that the construction is 100% legal, with no urban infractions, and that it holds the License of First Occupation, essential to connect utilities.

Optimise Your Taxes

We calculate and manage taxes such as ITP or VAT to avoid mistakes and possible fines from the Tax Office, ensuring you pay only what’s necessary.

Our 3-Phase Package for Buying Property in Spain: Peace of Mind in 3 Steps

Phase 1: Legal and Fiscal Audit

The foundation of a secure purchase. We analyse every legal and urban detail of the property to give you the green light with total confidence.

Detailed estimate of all costs and taxes.

Study of the Nota Simple: ownership, charges and encumbrances.

Verification of planning licences and energy certificate.

Advice on obtaining the NIE number.

Phase 2: Contracts and Signing

Protecting your investment. We draft and supervise all contractual documents to protect your interests up to the key handover.

Drafting a deposit contract that protects you.

Coordination and preparation of the notary signing.

Secure management of funds.

Your lawyer personally assists you at the notary.

Phase 3: Post-Completion Procedures

We take care of everything until the end. Once the deed is signed, we handle all formalities so that you only need to enjoy your new home.

Payment of all taxes (ITP or VAT).

Registration in the Land Registry.

Change of ownership for utilities (water, electricity).

Change of ownership for IBI and community records.

Invest in Security and Peace of Mind

Our advisory service for buying property in Spain is the best investment to protect your future.


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