A solicitor

To try to give you a simple overview of the purchase process it could be divided into four main parts, the preparation, the viewing, the reservation and the completion. Aabtin Zannd and partners will assist you all through the process to make sure that the deal and purchase of your life is as smooth and secure as can be.

Buying a property on your own can easily become a stressful experience. Especially when purchasing an overseas property with all the differences due to the lingual and cultural differences and uncertainties. Solicitors help you to overcome these obstacles. They are just as important partners in the process as any other party, be it the agent, the owner, the bank or the notary. We have a good chain of network and will be your guide in the process of finding and contracting the right partners. For this among many other reasons, we highly recommend you to contract a solicitor, no matter if it would be one suggested by us or one found by other means.

Legal searches to ensure that both the land and the property are free from debt and encumbrances
Check building licenses on new build properties
Check that all payments are covered by a bank guarantee and negotiate contract(s)
Arrange signing of contract(s) and control all payments
Prepare Title Deeds from completion
Assist at the Notary for completion
Payment of taxes (yearly fiscal representation)
Inscription of Deeds in the Land Register.
Obtain an NIE number, so that you are recognized in the Spanish Revenue system.

Your solicitor will also arrange the set-up of the utilities bills, in the case of purchasing a new build property or, in the case of a resale, they will arrange for the bills to be transferred into your name. Another important payment is that of the Community of Owners. Your solicitor will ensure that the administrator is informed of the change in ownership and arrange for the transfer of invoices to the new name. Your solicitor will also offer you the option to assign, to them, the Power of Attorney, in the event that you are unable to return to Spain to sign the title deeds. This is a common practice and means that the solicitor has the legal capacity to sign the title deeds, on your behalf, in front of the Notary. It is also advisable for you to have a Spanish Will. Although it is not obligatory, we would certainly recommend that you speak to your solicitor about having one drawn up. It’s quick and inexpensive and will save a lot of problems further down the line.

Listen to the experts – it’s what they’re there for!

Buying abroad is a major decision, requiring careful thought and consideration. By familiarizing yourself with the basic procedures, you could save yourself valuable time and money further down the line.

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