Real estate
Legal support for property transactions in Spain: checking the property, owner and charges, reservation and arras contracts, notary completion and registration steps within the agreed scope, rental agreements and support for foreign buyers. Property search, estate-agency, mortgage brokerage and tax advice are not included. Buying property does not by itself grant the right to reside in Spain.
Which documents are reviewed
I review the land-registry extract (nota simple), cadastral records, seller documents, IBI receipts, homeowners' association information and the draft contract. A legal review does not replace a technical survey or valuation.
What affects the timing
Timing depends on how complete your documents are, appointment availability and the competent authority. A statutory decision period is not a guaranteed date; suspensions and backlogs are assessed individually in each case.
How I can help
Property due diligence
Review title, encumbrances, cadastral and available planning records.
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Coordinate legal terms, payments, signing and registration.
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Identify obligations and risks in the specific document set.
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Clarify refunds, deadlines and agent/seller obligations.
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Determine deposit type, withdrawal consequences, finance conditions and deed deadline.
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Review the deed, authority and payment arrangements.
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Distinguish habitual housing, seasonal and other-use leases; define term, deposit and termination.
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