SPANISH LAWYER ... HOW TO CHOOSE

If you want to buy a Spanish Property you should get a Spanish lawyer because the whole purchasing process can cause a lot of difficulties and complications. The lawyer will give you legal advice according to the Spanish Real Estate Law at each stage of the purchasing process. It is very important that he will check out any outstanding debts or mortgages which may exist on the property at with the Land Registry and confirm that the property corresponds to the details in the title deeds (escritura publica). A good Spanish Lawyer will check all these issues before you pay anything or sign a contract and make sure that there are no deceits.

To make sure that your Spanish lawyer is working in your best interests, you should search for an independent Spanish lawyer without any connection to the company you buy your Spanish property from. It is also important to find a Spanish Lawyer who speaks your language to avoid any misunderstandings and difficulties as he will be the connection between you and the vendor of your Property in Spain. For that reason it is advisable to choose a lawyer in the region where your Spanish property is situated, so that you can profit from his cultural knowledge.

The common fee for purchasing a Property in Spain charged by a Spanish lawyer is lower than the one a Spanish Real Estate Agent takes into account. It ranges between 1% and 1,5% of the purchase price plus VAT.

Be aware of the fact that appointing a Spanish speaking lawyer in your home country could cause you higher costs because he will probably subcontract the work partly to a Spanish lawyer so he will charge you double fees.