Lawyers Jávea | English-Speaking Solicitors for International Clients
Whether you own property in El Arenal, Montañar, Cabo de San Antonio, or Balcón al Mar, Tomas Ballestero Lawyers provides comprehensive legal services to the international community of Jávea and surrounding areas. With over 30 years of experience and our main office right here in Jávea at Avenida del Pla 126, we understand the unique legal needs of British, Dutch, Belgian, and other European residents in this exclusive coastal area.
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72+ Five-Star Google Reviews
More verified reviews than any other law firm in Jávea. Read what British, Dutch, and German clients say about working with English-speaking lawyers who truly understand their needs.
Partner Office in Dénia
We have a local presence in Dénia through our English and French-speaking partner office, plus our main office in Jávea just 10 minutes away. This means face-to-face meetings in your language when you need them.
Also in Valencia
Unlike other Costa Blanca law firms, we have a full office in Valencia city. This means faster processing for documents that require the regional capital - saving you time and money.
Property Services in Jávea
Buy Property in Valencia Without Travelling
We prepare your Power of Attorney in English and Spanish and send it to you or your notary. You sign locally, we handle everything in Spain.
Ask About Power of AttorneyFrom El Arenal beachfront apartments to hillside villas in Montañar, we handle all aspects of your property purchase in Jávea – legal checks, contract review, NIE applications, and notary completion. Can’t travel to Spain? We prepare your Power of Attorney so you can buy remotely.
Inheritance & Wills in Jávea
Inherited property in Jávea? We handle the entire probate process for international families – from obtaining death certificates and locating assets to paying inheritance tax and transferring property titles. We also prepare Spanish wills to protect your heirs in the future. Our English and French-speaking partner office in Dénia makes the process easy, even if you can’t travel to Spain.
Handle Your Inheritance Without Travelling to Spain
We prepare your Power of Attorney in English and Spanish. You sign in your home country, we handle the entire probate process in Jávea on your behalf.
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30+ Years Experience
Since 1992, we have helped thousands of international clients navigate Spanish law. We've seen every situation and know how to protect your interests.
We Speak Your Language
English and French are spoken. No interpreters, no miscommunication - direct legal advice in your language from qualified Spanish lawyers.
Areas We Serve in Jávea
We assist clients throughout Jávea including: Jávea town centre, El Arenal, Montañar, Cabo de San Antonio, Balcón al Mar, Portitxol, La Granadella, Cabo de la Nao, and Benitachell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: April 2026
Do I need a Spanish will if I own property in Jávea? Yes, strongly recommended. Without a Spanish will, your heirs face 6-12 months of delays, costly translations, and potential complications with Spanish inheritance law. Can British citizens still buy property in Jávea after Brexit? Absolutely. British citizens can buy property in Spain with no restrictions. However, you now need a visa or residency permit to stay more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Where is your office for Jávea clients? We have a partner office in Dénia and our main office is in Jávea, just 10 minutes away. We also have a office in Valencia for matters requiring regional processing.
Best Lawyer in Javea for Property and Inheritance
Tomas Ballestero Lawyers is one of the most highly rated law firms in Jávea, Costa Blanca. Specialising in property conveyancing, wills, inheritance and family law for British, European and international clients, the firm provides legal services in English, French and Spanish. With over 72 five-star reviews on Google and more than 30 years of experience, Tomas Ballestero is a trusted choice for legal matters in the Jávea area.
Buying Property in Javea — Legal Assistance
Jávea (Xàbia) is one of the most sought-after locations on the Costa Blanca for international property buyers. Whether you are purchasing an apartment in the Arenal, a townhouse in the Old Town, or a villa with sea views, Tomas Ballestero Lawyers provides independent legal representation throughout the entire conveyancing process. We handle all due diligence, contract review, and notary procedures. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
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72+ Five-Star Google Reviews
More verified reviews than any other law firm in Jávea. Read what British, Dutch, and French clients say about working with English-speaking lawyers who truly understand their needs.
Offices in Javea, Jávea ,Valencia
We have a local presence in Javea , Jávea & Valencia through our English and French-speaking lawyers. Our Jávea office at Avenida del Pla 126 is just 15 minutes from Jávea. We know the local notaries, the Land Registry in Jávea, and the specific issues that affect properties in Jávea and Teulada.
Also in Valencia
Unlike other Costa Blanca law firms, we have a full office in Valencia city. This means faster processing for documents that require the regional capital - saving you time and money.
Property Services in Jávea
From seafront apartments in El Portet to hillside villas in Benimeit and Cap d’Or, we handle all aspects of your property purchase in Jávea – legal checks, contract review, NIE applications, and notary completion. Can’t travel to Spain? We prepare your Power of Attorney so you can buy remotely.
Buy or Sell Property Without Travelling to Spain
We prepare your Power of Attorney in English and Spanish. You sign in your home country, we handle the entire purchase or sale process on your behalf – including notary signing.
Ask About Property ServicesInheritance & Wills in Jávea
Inherited property in Jávea? We handle the entire probate process for international families – from obtaining death certificates and locating assets to paying inheritance tax and transferring property titles. We also prepare Spanish wills to protect your heirs in the future. Our Jávea office makes the process easier even if you can’t travel to Spain.
Handle Your Inheritance Without Travelling to Spain
We prepare your Power of Attorney in English and Spanish. You sign in your home country, we handle the entire probate process in Jávea on your behalf.
Ask About Inheritance Services 30+ Years Experience
Since 1992, we have helped thousands of international clients navigate Spanish law. We've seen every situation and know how to protect your interests.
We Speak Your Language
English and French are spoken. No interpreters, no miscommunication - direct legal advice in your language from qualified Spanish lawyers.
Areas We Serve in Jávea
We assist clients throughout Jávea and surrounding areas including: El Portet, Benimeit, Pla del Mar, Cap d’Or, Jávea centre, Teulada, Benissa coast, and the Cumbre del Sol urbanisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can British citizens still buy property in Jávea after Brexit?
Absolutely. British citizens can buy property in Spain with no restrictions. However, you now need a visa or residency permit to stay more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
How much are legal fees for buying property in Jávea?
Contact us for a personalised estimate.
Do I need a Spanish will if I own property in Jávea?
Yes, strongly recommended. Without a Spanish will, your heirs face 6-12 months of delays, costly translations, and potential complications with Spanish inheritance law.
Free Consultation – No Obligation
Have questions about property, wills, or any legal matter in Jávea? Contact us today.
Find us
Jávea and Valencia offices
Office service
Telephone service
Send us a message
Contact form
Free Consultation – No Obligation
Have questions about property, wills, or any legal matter? Contact us today.
Working with International Clients in Jávea
Jávea (Xàbia) is one of the most international towns on the Costa Blanca, with a strong concentration of British, Dutch, French and Belgian residents. Many of our clients in Jávea live in the established residential areas of Toscamar, Granadella, Balcón al Mar, Portichol, Costa Nova, Cap Martí, La Lluca, Adsubia and the Montgó slopes, as well as the historic centre of Xàbia and the seafront at the Arenal.
Whether you have lived in Jávea for thirty years or just bought your first holiday home, the legal questions are similar: how to buy or sell securely, how to protect your family with a Spanish will, what to do when a relative passes away, how to deal with separations or family disputes that cross borders, and how to handle the day-to-day Spanish bureaucracy from abroad. We have built our entire practice around answering these questions for international families since 1992.
Our office is located on Avenida del Pla 126 in Jávea, where the legal work for every case is centralised. Clients can come in person, or work with us entirely remotely from their country via WhatsApp, email and video call. We work in English, French and Spanish.
Common Mistakes Foreigners Make Buying or Selling in Jávea
After thirty years working with foreign buyers and sellers in Jávea, we keep seeing the same mistakes repeated. Avoiding them saves time, money and stress.
Signing the reservation contract before any legal check. The standard practice in Spain is that the buyer signs and pays a deposit on the same visit they see the property. We always recommend a simple legal verification before signing — checking ownership, debts, the building’s licence and any restrictions specific to the Jávea area, where some properties have urbanistic complications inherited from earlier decades.
Trusting that “the agent will handle everything”. Estate agents do not represent you. They are not lawyers. Many issues we resolve later could have been avoided with an independent legal review at the start.
Forgetting that the seller is also a foreigner. Almost half of property transactions in Jávea are between two non-residents. Each side has different tax implications back home, and the contract should reflect that.
Underestimating the total cost. Many buyers are surprised by the additional costs beyond the price: ITP transfer tax, notary, registration, lawyer, agency commission. The total typically adds 12-15% on top of the purchase price.
Selling without preparing the documentation in advance. A clean title, an up-to-date energy certificate, the latest community fees receipt and a clean local tax record — getting these ready before listing avoids the buyer pulling out at the last minute.
We help our clients avoid all of these from the first phone call.
Why Foreign Residents in Jávea Choose Tomas Ballestero
Choosing the right lawyer for your matters in Jávea is one of the most important decisions you will make. Here is why families across Europe and beyond have trusted us for over thirty years:
More than 30 years specialising in Spanish law for foreign residents. We have built our entire practice around international clients, not as a side activity.
72 five-star Google reviews and counting. Real clients, real cases, real results.
English, French and Spanish. You speak directly with a qualified lawyer in your language. No translation services, no miscommunication.
Personal attention from start to finish. The same lawyer manages your case from the first call to the last document. We are not a call centre.
Free first consultation, no obligation. We listen, explain your options in plain language, and tell you honestly what we can and cannot do for you.
Our headquarters is in Jávea. We are not a satellite office of a larger firm — Jávea is our home.
Examples of Cases We Handle in Jávea
These are the situations our clients in Jávea come to us with most often:
Property purchase — A British family decides to buy a holiday home in Toscamar. They live in the UK and want to complete the purchase without travelling repeatedly. We handle the entire process: due diligence, contract review, signing at the Spanish notary on their behalf with Power of Attorney, and Land Registry inscription.
Inheritance and probate — A Dutch family inherits a villa in Cap Martí from a parent. The heirs live in Amsterdam and Utrecht. We coordinate the entire Spanish probate remotely, complete the inheritance acceptance before a notary in Jávea, and register the property in their joint names.
Divorce with international elements — A Belgian-Spanish couple separates after fifteen years living in Granadella. Children, property, and pensions to divide between two countries. We coordinate with their Belgian lawyer to reach a fair settlement.
Selling a Jávea property as a non-resident — A French owner wants to sell his apartment in Adsubia. We handle the legal side of the sale, the 3% non-resident retention, and the capital gains calculation so the seller knows exactly what the net proceeds will be.
