English-Speaking Lawyers in Benitachell

Looking for an English-speaking lawyer in Benitachell (El Poble Nou de Benitatxell)? From the villas of Cumbre del Sol and the cliffs above Cala Moraig to the village and the Puchol valley, we act for British, Irish, Dutch, Belgian and Scandinavian expats in Benitachell from our office in Jávea, Avenida del Pla 126, about 10 minutes away, and our associate office in Dénia.

Our working languages. We work in English, French and Spanish. Dutch and Belgian clients are looked after in English.

BenitachellNeed a lawyer in Benitachell?

Benitachell sits between Jávea and Moraira, and much of its international community lives in Cumbre del Sol and the residential areas on the coast. Meetings take place at our office in Jávea, and the whole matter can also be handled remotely, by email, WhatsApp and video call.

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PropertyBuying or selling property in Benitachell

Whether it is a sea-view villa in Cumbre del Sol, a new-build on the coast or a house in the village, we handle your purchase or sale from start to finish: checks at the Land Registry, the Cadastre and the town hall, negotiation of the arras contract, signing before the notary and registration in your name. For new-builds we check the licences, the specifications and the guarantees on every payment on account.

The state of the building, the boundaries and the surface area are a technical matter. For a villa we always advise an inspection by an architect. We can put you in touch with Sergio Tomás Arquitectos in Jávea, an architect we usually work with, or you can instruct one of your own choice.

InheritanceInheritance and wills in Benitachell

Inherited a property in Benitachell? We handle the whole Spanish inheritance: acceptance before the notary, payment of inheritance tax and registration of the property in the heirs’ names. For clients whose purchase or inheritance we handle, we also prepare a Spanish will to protect their family, and most of the heirs we act for live outside Spain.

Also in BenitachellOther services in Benitachell

• SellingPaperwork ready before the house goes on the market, contract with the buyer, signing before the notary and the non-resident seller’s formalities.
• Gifting propertyPassing a property in Benitachell to your children during your lifetime.
• Divorce by mutual agreementFor couples who agree: the settlement and the division of property in Spain. Each spouse may have their own lawyer.
• Everything by power of attorneyAs part of the purchase, sale or inheritance we handle for you, we prepare the power of attorney that lets you do everything without travelling to Spain. Only the NIE must be obtained in person, at a police station in Spain or at the Spanish consulate in your country.

ExamplesWhat this looks like in practice

Illustrations of situations we see regularly, not accounts of particular transactions.

• A new-build villa in Cumbre del Sol, €2.9 millionA British couple buy off-plan. Each payment on account is covered by the bank guarantee or insurance required by Spanish law, the contract fixes the specifications and the delivery date, and completion takes place once the developer has the occupancy licence.
• An inheritance above Cala Moraig, €2.1 millionTwo Irish siblings inherit their parents’ villa. The inheritance is accepted before a Spanish notary, the tax is paid and the property is registered in their names. Apart from the NIE, which they request at the consulate, everything is done by power of attorney.
• A sale in the Puchol valley, €1.8 millionA Dutch owner sells his villa. The paperwork is ready before it goes on the market, the contract with the buyer is negotiated and the sale is signed by power of attorney.
• An apartment in Benitachell, €300,000A retired Belgian couple buy a two-bedroom apartment. The Nota Simple still shows an old mortgage; the contract requires the seller’s bank to cancel it at the notary on completion day, and the community confirms in writing that the fees are paid up to date.
• A townhouse in Benitachell, €600,000A British family buy a townhouse for the holidays. The listing says it can be let to tourists, but no tourist licence is registered. They decide to go ahead knowing it, and the price is adjusted before the arras contract.
• A resale villa in Benitachell, €800,000A Dutch couple buy a villa whose garden casita is not in the deed or the Cadastre. Their architect reviews it; the contract fixes who regularises it and holds back part of the price until it is done. They sign everything by power of attorney.

Where we workAreas we cover in Benitachell

We work throughout the municipality of Benitachell: Cumbre del Sol, Cala Moraig, the Puchol valley, the village centre and the coastal residential areas, as well as neighbouring Jávea, Moraira, Teulada and Benissa.

QuestionsFrequently asked questions

Where is your office? In Jávea, Avenida del Pla 126, about 10 minutes from Benitachell. We also have an associate office in Dénia.

Can I buy in Benitachell without travelling to Spain? Yes. With a power of attorney signed before a notary in your country and apostilled, we complete the purchase on your behalf. Only the NIE must be obtained in person.

Do I need a Spanish will if I own a property in Benitachell? It is strongly recommended. A Spanish will makes the inheritance much simpler for your heirs.

See also

• Conveyancing lawyer in Benitachell
• Buying property in Spain: legal guide for expats
• Selling property in Spain as a non-resident
• Inheritance and wills in Spain
• Lawyers in Jávea
• Lawyers in Moraira
• Lawyers in Benissa

Our lawyers

José Manuel Tomas

Property, Inheritance and Donations · Admitted to the Valencia Bar in 1992 (no. 6407) · Alicante Bar no. 9382

José Rico

Family Law · Valencia Bar no. 12075

Mariano Ortuño

Valencia Bar no. 6041

Juan Poch

Property, Inheritance and Donations · Alicante Bar no. 3607

Manuel Lopez de Andujar

Property, Inheritance and Donations · Valencia Bar no. 7773

María Salvá

Property, Inheritance and Donations – Dénia · Alicante Bar no. 3699

Antonio Rodríguez de Sola

Property, Inheritance and Donations – Dénia · Alicante Bar no. 3374

How we meetIn person in Jávea, or 100% remote

In person in JáveaMeet us at our office in the Centro Comercial Arenal, Avenida del Pla 126. Meetings in English, French or Spanish.

100% remote, from homeMost of our clients never need to travel. We work by email, phone, WhatsApp and video call, and you sign through a power of attorney. Only the NIE has to be applied for in person, in Spain or at a Spanish consulate.

How much do you charge?

Every case is different, so before any work starts we send you a written quote. You know our fee from the beginning, with no surprises at the end.

Next stepWhat happens when you contact us

1. You send your enquiryThrough the form below, by phone, WhatsApp or email. A few lines are enough.
2. A lawyer reads itNot an assistant: one of our lawyers reviews your situation and replies personally, the same day.
3. We tell you the next stepWhat needs to be checked first, and which documents would help.
4. We confirm scope and feeIn writing, before any work starts.
5. You decideNothing is commissioned until you say yes.

Disclaimer. The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every property and every transaction is different, and the applicable rules may change. No decision should be taken on the basis of this page alone without obtaining advice on your specific case. Tomas Ballestero Lawyers accepts no liability for actions taken in reliance on this general information.