Your German- and English-Speaking Lawyer for Real Estate Law in Spain
Property Purchase and Sale, Contract Review, Legal Advice
Our Services in Spanish Real Estate Law
Buying property in Spain often involves legal uncertainty for foreign buyers. As a German-speaking law firm based in Spain, we guide you step by step through the entire process – from contract review to title transfer. With our expertise in Spanish real estate law, we ensure that your investment is legally secure, transparent, and free from unexpected risks.
We Help You Navigate Spanish Real Estate Law
Our Legal Services
With our specialized expertise in Spanish real estate law, we provide legal support designed to protect you from legal pitfalls and to assert your rights when needed.
- Planning and Legal Advice for Property Purchases in Spain
- Drafting of Property Purchase Agreements
- Land Registry Check and Ownership Analysis
- Notarial Procedures and Tax Formalities
- Obtaining the NIE Number
- Opening a Spanish Bank Account
Investment Planning
First, it is important to carry out investment planning to secure the conditions under which the purchase will take place, including negotiation of the purchase price.
To speed up all formalities, it is helpful to issue a general power of attorney allowing the lawyer to access all relevant information during the negotiation and contract process, as well as to obtain a NIE in Spain. This document serves two essential purposes: it identifies our client in Spain, and Spanish law requires all foreigners to have a NIE for any investment-related transactions.
Once the NIE has been obtained, the next step is to open a bank account with a Spanish bank in the name of our client, enabling all real estate investment formalities to move forward.
Property Conditions: Checking the Land Registry in Spain
To avoid unpleasant surprises, any property purchase in Spain should be carried out with proper legal safeguards, including a thorough check of the seller’s ownership and the legal conditions under which they hold the property—for example, whether a mortgage needs to be cancelled or if third-party claims exist on the property.
At the same time, it is essential to assess the condition of the property to be purchased in order to avoid issues related to permitted uses or technical defects, such as the common absence of an occupancy license.
Avoiding Investment Disappointment
In many cases, these initial steps in the sales process are overlooked, which can later lead to disputes over contract performance or even to contract termination—often resulting in significant financial losses.
Drafting or Reviewing the Purchase Agreement: Securing Your Property Investment
Once the investment conditions have been secured, it is important to review the obligations imposed during the purchase process by real estate agents, and to discuss and clarify any questionable or unfavorable clauses in the contracts.
One key aspect to consider involves advance payments requested by the agent or seller as a reservation for the property. These payments are typically non-refundable if the purchase is not completed. This is one of the most sensitive stages of the property purchase and investment process. For this reason, any existing issues with the property must be clearly detailed, so that if the seller fails to resolve them, the buyer will not face difficulties in recovering the amounts paid as reservation deposits, also known as contractual advance payments.
Notarial Sale Formalities and Securing Your Investment
From this point on, the investment can proceed under secure conditions, in accordance with the terms set out in the purchase agreement. We ensure compliance with the deadlines for the notary appointment and the formal acquisition of the property, as well as with all additional tax obligations related to the purchase—such as the withholding and payment of 3% of the purchase price to the Spanish tax authority in the case of non-resident sellers, or the registration of the property in the Land Registry, which finalizes the real estate transaction.
Our law firm specializes in assisting German-speaking clients with property purchases in Spain, ensuring that your investment is carried out with the required legal security, tailored to the specifics of your case. When necessary, we also take legal action to protect your interests.
Expert and Results-Driven Legal Support
English- and German-Speaking Legal Experts
Legal Advice and Purchase Planning
Before signing a property purchase agreement, we assist you in analyzing the investment conditions and ensure that all legal and financial risks are properly taken into account.
Land Registry Verification
The Land Registry analysis reveals any encumbrances or ownership restrictions that must be secured by the buyer. We verify the title and ensure that the property is transferred free of charges or claims.
Applying for NIE and Opening a Bank Account
Foreign investors in Spain are required to obtain the so-called NIE. With a power of attorney, we apply for your NIE number and assist in opening a Spanish bank account to ensure that all transactions are carried out legally and securely.
Purchase Agreement Review and Drafting
Our law firm prepares legally sound purchase agreements that clearly define all necessary details and conditions. This helps you avoid financial risks and contractually safeguard your investment.
Notarial Support and Land Registry Entry
We guide you through the notarial process and ensure that all requirements are fulfilled on time. The registration of the property in the Land Registry completes the legally secure acquisition.
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