| | Legal & Fiscal services | Buying any property can easily become one of the most stressful experiences in your lifetime, this is especially true when purchasing an overseas property. The additional complications of dealing in a foreign language and a different culture mean that it is all too easy to become frustrated and feel disillusioned.
Our solicitors are determined that this does not occur.
We believe in complete cooperation and coordination between the client, ourselves, the solicitor, the banks and other key parties involved in the purchasing process, thus ensuring a complete, comprehensive service that delivers solutions not problems, answers and not questions. | Your solicitor will provide an extensive, personal service, covering all
aspects surrounding purchasing a property in Spain,
including your fiscal obligations. | | What they do | | Searches to ensure that both the land and the property are free from debt and encumbrances | | Check building licenses on new build properties | | Check that all payments are covered by a bank guarantee Negotiate contract(s) | | Arrange signing of contract(s) and control all payments | | Prepare Title Deeds from completion | | Assistance at the Notary for completion | | Payment of taxes (yearly fiscal representation) | | Inscription of Deeds in the Land Register. | | Obtaining an NIE number, so you are recognised in the Spanish Revenue system. |
| Your solicitor will also arrange the set up of the utilities bills in that case that you are purchasing a new build property, or in the case of a resale, they will arrange for the bills to be transferred in to your name. Another important payment is that of the Community of Owners. Your solicitor will ensure that the administrator is informed of the change in ownership and arrange the transfer of invoices to the new name.
Your solicitor will also offer you the option to leave them Power of Attorney in the case that you are unable to return to Spain to sign the title deeds. This is a common practice and means that the solicitor has the legal capacity to sign the title deeds on your behalf in front of the Notary.
It is also advisable for you to have a Spanish Will. Although it is not obligatory, we would certainly recommend that you speak to your solicitor about having one drawn up. It’s quick and inexpensive and will save a lot of problems further down the line. | Listen to the experts - it’s what they’re there for!
Buying abroad is a major decision, requiring careful thought and con-
sideration. By familiarising yourself with the basic procedures youcould save yourself valuable time and money further down the line.
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