📞 +34 965 792 946 · +34 607 320 768
📞 +34 965 792 946 · +34 607 320 768
Buying or selling property in Spain requires careful legal due diligence to protect your investment. At Tomas Ballestero Lawyers, we specialise in conveyancing for British and European clients on the Costa Blanca — from initial property checks through to completion at the notary and Land Registry inscription.
Our comprehensive buying service includes: title verification at the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad), urban planning checks with the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), confirming the property is free of debts and charges, reviewing or drafting the reservation contract and private purchase contract (contrato de arras), NIE application, representing you at the notary, and ensuring correct inscription at the Land Registry.
We assist sellers with: preparing the property documentation (energy certificate, cédula de habitabilidad, community fee certificates), reviewing purchase offers, drafting the private contract, attending the notary, and ensuring compliance with tax obligations including the 3% non-resident retention and plusvalía municipal tax.
Off-plan purchases carry additional risks. We verify the developer’s licences, building insurance (seguro decenal), bank guarantees for deposits (aval bancario), and ensure compliance with the LOE (Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación).
Unlike in England and Wales, the notary in Spain does not perform the same due diligence function. It is essential to instruct an independent lawyer who works exclusively in your interest to check the property before you sign anything or pay any deposit.
Call +34 965 792 946 or email info@lawyerssolicitorsjavea.com.
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Purchasing property in Spain involves a complex legal process that differs significantly from buying property in the UK or other European countries. Having an independent lawyer who represents your interests exclusively is essential to ensure a safe and successful transaction.
Our firm conducts thorough due diligence on every property transaction, including verification at the Land Registry, checking for outstanding debts or charges, reviewing planning permissions, and ensuring all building licences are in order. We guide you through every step from the initial reservation contract to the signing at the notary.
We review all contractual documentation, negotiate terms on your behalf, and ensure that deposits are properly protected. Our team also assists with the arrangement of NIE numbers, bank account opening, and connection of utilities. With over 30 years of experience in Costa Blanca, we have the local knowledge needed to protect your investment.
