English-Speaking Lawyers for the Valencia Region

Buying, selling or inheriting a property in the Valencia region? Tomas Ballestero Lawyers are independent Spanish lawyers who have advised international clients for more than 30 years, from our office in Jávea and our associated office in Dénia, on the Costa Blanca, in the Comunitat Valenciana. We work in English, French or Spanish, in person or entirely by power of attorney. With a 5.0 rating on Google, we are one of the best rated law firms on the Costa Blanca.

Where we workLawyers for the Valencia region

Our office is in Jávea, Avenida del Pla 126, with an associated office in Dénia. We do not have an office in Valencia city. Most of our work is on the northern Costa Blanca: Jávea, Dénia, Moraira, Teulada, Benitachell, Benissa, Calpe, Altea, Jalón and Pego. If the property is elsewhere in the Valencia region, including Valencia city, we look at the matter first and tell you honestly whether we can handle it well at a distance and by power of attorney.

BuyingBuying a property

The Spanish notary is impartial and does not check whether the property is right for you. That is the job of your own lawyer. Before you pay a deposit, we check the property and negotiate the contract.

• Ownership and chargesThe registered owner at the Land Registry and any mortgages, embargoes or other charges.
• Cadastre and licencesThe Catastro compared with the deeds, the building licences, the habitation certificate and any planning infringements.
• Running costsIBI, refuse tax and community fees paid up to date.
• The contractThe contrato de arras, which we draft or review before you sign. With arras penitenciales, a buyer who withdraws loses the deposit, and a seller who withdraws returns it doubled.

The condition of the building, the boundaries and the surface area are technical matters. For a villa we always recommend a survey by an architect you choose and instruct yourself.

SellingSelling your property

We put the deeds, the Nota Simple, the certificates and the community statement in order before the property goes on the market, work alongside your estate agent, and handle the Spanish taxes of a non-resident seller as part of the sale. See also selling a property in Spain as a non-resident.

InheritanceInheriting a property or a bank account

We handle the Spanish side of the estate: the certificates, the deed of acceptance at the notary, Spanish inheritance tax and the registration in the heirs’ names. The inheritance tax return must be filed within six months of the death; an extension can be requested within the first five months. See also inheriting a property in Spain as a non-resident.

From abroadYou do not have to travel to Spain

With a power of attorney, signed at a Spanish consulate or before a notary near you and then apostilled and translated, we handle the purchase, the sale or the inheritance on your behalf. Only the NIE has to be applied for in person, in Spain or at a Spanish consulate; it cannot be done by power of attorney.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have an office in Valencia city?

No. Our office is in Jávea, with an associated office in Dénia. Meetings are in Jávea or by video call.

Can a non-resident buy property in Spain?

Yes, with no restrictions. You do need an NIE, which is applied for in person, in Spain or at a Spanish consulate.

Which languages do you work in?

English, French and Spanish. Every document is explained to you before you sign.

How we work

From our office in Jávea and the associated office in Dénia we work across the northern Costa Blanca: Jávea, Dénia, Moraira, Teulada, Benitachell, Benissa, Calpe and Altea. See also our lawyers in Jávea.

Tomas Ballestero Lawyers has advised international clients on Spanish property and inheritance for more than 30 years.

The lawyers who will handle your matter

José Manuel Tomas

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

José Rico

Marital and Family Law · Valencia Bar no. 12075

Mariano Ortuño

Civil Law · Valencia Bar no. 6041

Manuel Lopez de Andujar

Inheritance, Conveyancing and Contract Law · Valencia Bar no. 7773

Juan Poch

Conveyancing, Inheritance and Matrimonial Law · Alicante Bar no. 3607

Ruben Bolufer Martinez – Junior Lawyer

Civil and Insurance

María Salvá

Inheritance, Conveyancing and Civil Law – Dénia · Alicante Bar no. 3699

Antonio Rodríguez de Sola

Inheritance, Conveyancing and Civil Law – Dénia · Alicante Bar no. 3374

Selling a property? See selling a property in Spain as a non-resident.

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.

This page is general information about Spanish law and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different and you should take advice on your own circumstances before acting.