INSIGHT/ LEGAL and Due diligence

Legal and Due Diligence

Understand the legal side of buying property in Spain and what should be checked before you commit to a purchase.

Buying a property in Spain is an exciting step, but it’s essential to understand the legal aspects and ensure the property is safe to buy. Our guides explain the key legal checks, documents and potential risks so you can purchase with confidence and peace of mind.

WHAT YOUR LAWYER CHECKS

OWNERSHIP

We verify the legal owner and ensure they can sell the property.

DEBTS AND CHARGES

We check for mortgages, charges, embargoes, or outstanding debts.

LEGAL STATUS

We confirm licences, planning, AFO/ LPO and compilance

TAXES AND FEES

We check IBI, community fees and other local tax liabilities.

DOCUMENTS

We review all legal documents for accuracy and consistency

EXPLORE LEGAL AND DUE DILIGANCE GUIDE

An overview of the key checks your lawyer carries out before purchase.

What they are, how they affect a property and how to protect yourself.

Check for unpaid local taxes and how they can impact you.

Understand the difference between the land registry and the Catastro

The risk and how discrepancies should be resolved

Understand the difference and roles of each professional in the buying process

Understand the information contained in the Land Registry extract.

The risks of unlicensed works and how to identify them.

What an LPO is, why it’s important and how to check if a property has one.

Essential checks to carry out before you commit to a reservation

Learn how debts can affect a property and what your lawyer checks

Why it’s important to check for unpaid community fees.

Why it matters and how it can affect value taxes and future sales.

Asimilado Fuera de Ordenacion explained in simple terms.

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Common Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Spain?

HOW MUCH DEPOSIT DO I NEED?

DO I NEED AN NIE TO BUY A PROPERTY

WHAT TAXES WILL I HAVE TO PAY?

CAN I GET A MORTGAGE IN SPAIN AS A NON – RESIDENT?

DO PRICES INCLUDE FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES