Lawyers for Buying and Selling Property in Jávea

For many of our international clients buying on the Costa Blanca, Tomas Ballestero Lawyers is the law firm they trust to protect their property purchase in Jávea. With over 30 years of experience and 74+ five-star Google reviews, we are widely regarded as one of the most reliable independent law firms for buying and selling property in Jávea and the Costa Blanca.

What we doYour purchase or sale, handled in English

Our team assists British and other international clients with every aspect of Spanish property law. We work in English, French and Spanish, and we understand what it means to buy in a country whose rules are not your own.

Complete your property purchase without travelling to Spain. Using a Power of Attorney, we handle everything on your behalf: contract signing, the notary appointment, payments and key collection. Many of our clients buy their Spanish home without leaving their own country. We guide you through the whole remote process step by step.

• Property PurchaseBuying property in Spain? We handle every aspect of your purchase from start to finish. Our services include contract review and negotiation, title searches to verify ownership, checking for debts and charges on the property, coordinating with notaries and the Land Registry, and ensuring all paperwork is legally correct. We protect buyers from common pitfalls and make sure your investment is secure.
• Property SaleSelling your Spanish property? We manage all legal aspects of the sale process. This includes preparing and reviewing contracts, obtaining the tax documents, calculating capital gains tax, coordinating with buyers and their lawyers, and handling the Land Registry transfer. We ensure you receive your funds safely and comply with all Spanish legal requirements.
• Buy Property in Spain Without TravellingYou do not need to travel to Spain to complete your purchase. With a Power of Attorney (poder notarial) you authorise our firm to act on your behalf throughout the process: we sign the private contract for you, represent you before the notary at completion, handle the payments, collect the keys and deal with the Land Registry and the tax office.

  The Power of Attorney can be signed at a Spanish consulate in your country, or before a notary public where you live with the Hague apostille. We prepare the document in English and Spanish, ready for signature, and tell you exactly what to do.

  Many of our clients complete their entire purchase from home and only travel once the keys are theirs.

• Contract ReviewBefore you sign anything, let us review your purchase contract. Spanish property contracts are different from those you will have seen at home and contain clauses that could put your money at risk. We analyse every clause, identify potential problems, negotiate better terms on your behalf, and explain everything in plain English so you understand exactly what you are signing. Never sign a Spanish property contract without legal review.

Why choose usTrusted law firm in Jávea by expats and locals

Over more than 30 years we have built our reputation on trust, transparency and results. Our clients return to us and recommend us because we treat every case with the attention it deserves.

• ExperienceOver 30 years helping international clients with Spanish legal matters. We have assisted thousands of families in purchasing property throughout the Costa Blanca and Valencia. Our track record speaks for itself with a 5-star Google rating. We understand the specific challenges international buyers face and anticipate problems before they occur.
• English ServiceFluent English throughout the entire process. All documents explained clearly in plain language without legal jargon. We translate and explain every contract, communicate directly with you in English, and ensure you never feel lost in the Spanish legal system. No language barriers, no misunderstandings, complete clarity at every step.
• Transparent FeesClear pricing from the start with no hidden costs or surprises. We provide a detailed quote before we begin work so you know exactly what you will pay. No hourly billing that spirals out of control. We believe in honest, upfront pricing because we want long-term relationships with our clients, not one-time transactions.
• Personal AttentionDirect contact with your lawyers throughout your case. No call centres, no junior staff handling your file, no delays waiting for callbacks. When you call our office, you speak directly with the lawyer handling your matter. We respond quickly to emails and calls because we know property transactions move fast and timing matters.

Why international buyers need local lawyers in Spain

Buying property in Spain is fundamentally different from buying at home: the private contract commits you much earlier, with a deposit that is normally lost if you withdraw, and the notary does not check the property for you. Spanish property law has features that can trap the unwary, including debts attached to the property itself, unlicensed construction and complex planning rules.

Without independent legal representation, you risk paying for a property with undisclosed debts, buying a home with extensions that cannot be regularised, or signing a contract drafted in the seller’s interest.

Our firm in Jávea has helped hundreds of international buyers purchase property safely on the Costa Blanca over the past three decades. We speak fluent English, understand the differences between your system and the Spanish one, and know exactly what to check before you commit your money.

We work exclusively for you, not for developers or estate agencies. Our job is to protect your investment and ensure your purchase is legally secure from the first viewing to the final signature at the notary.

Whether you are buying a holiday home by the sea, relocating permanently, or investing in a rental property, having trusted local lawyers is not optional. It is essential for protecting what may be one of the largest purchases of your life.

Tomas Ballestero Lawyers are a reliable, friendly and totally professional company. I have been very pleased with their representation, and would always seek advice on any legal matter with full knowledge that they will not hesitate to help with the matter immediately.★★★★★Google review · Jávea

ExampleHow we help international buyers purchase property in Spain

A typical purchase, described in general terms, to show how we work.

The situation. A British couple found a flat in Jávea listed at €285,000, which they wanted as a holiday home for the family. They had never bought property abroad, did not speak Spanish, and could only travel to Spain once. They were worried about hidden problems with the property and about whether their money would be safe.

How we helped.

Step 1 – Initial consultation: a video call to understand their situation and explain the Spanish buying process, followed by a clear quote for our services with no hidden fees.

Step 2 – Property verification: before they committed any money, a full legal check on the property. We verified that the seller was the registered owner, checked for debts or charges against the property, confirmed the building licences, reviewed the community of owners and checked for planning issues or unlicensed construction.

Step 3 – Reservation contract: once the property was legally clean, we reviewed and negotiated the reservation contract, so that the €10,000 deposit was protected and the terms were fair to our clients.

Step 4 – Power of Attorney: since they could only visit Spain once, we prepared a Power of Attorney in English and Spanish. They signed it at the Spanish Consulate in London, authorising us to complete the purchase on their behalf.

Step 5 – Private purchase contract: we reviewed the main contract, negotiated several clauses that were unfavourable to the buyers, and signed it on their behalf using the Power of Attorney. The 10% deposit was paid against the contract.

Step 6 – Completion: on the completion date our lawyer attended the notary representing them. We checked the final deed, ensured all payments were properly made, collected the keys and registered the property in their names at the Land Registry.

The result. They completed their purchase with a single trip to Spain, which they used to view the property and enjoy a holiday. When they returned, the flat was legally theirs, registered and ready to use.

This is how we work with all our clients. Whether your purchase is simple or complex, whether you can travel to Spain several times or not at all, we adapt to your needs and protect your investment every step of the way.

We act for buyers in the neighbouring towns as well. If your purchase is in Benitachell, see our page for buying property in Benitachell.

Buying a villa in Jávea? See what we check before you commit, and what we advise you to have an architect check: luxury villa purchase in Jávea.

The lawyers who will handle your purchase

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

Manuel Lopez de Andujar

Property, Inheritance and Donations · Valencia Bar no. 7773

Juan Poch

Property, Inheritance and Donations · Alicante Bar no. 3607

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.