Buying Guide

To purchase real estate in Spain, it is important to understand the basic procedures and requirements to ensure a smooth and safe buying process. Although the entire procedure can be quite complex, by choosing us, you can be confident that the process will not cause you any inconvenience. Our team ensures that the process is smooth and successful. Each step is important to protect your investment and ensure no legal or financial issues arise in the future. Key Steps:

  • Obtain a NIE Number: The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is a unique identification number required for all foreigners wishing to carry out financial transactions in Spain, including real estate purchases.
  • Choose a Property: Select the desired real estate property. Contact our team, and we will provide potential properties that match your needs. This can be done remotely or through a personal meeting.
  • Perform Due Diligence: It is important to conduct a thorough property check, including its legal status, mortgages, debts, and other obligations. Our lawyers will handle these procedures.
  • Make an Offer and Preliminary Contract (Contrato de Arras): After choosing the property and agreeing on the price, a preliminary contract (Contrato de Arras) is made, specifying the purchase conditions. Usually, a deposit (about 10% – 30% of the property price) is paid, ensuring the seller’s commitment to sell the property.
  • Secure Financing: If you need a loan, our financial specialists will help you obtain bank financing conditions and arrange the necessary documents. This process can take several weeks, so it’s important to start early.
  • Purchase-Sale Contract (Escritura de Compraventa): After verifying and preparing all documents and/or obtaining financing, the final purchase-sale contract is made and signed in the presence of a notary. The notary verifies all documents and ensures the transaction is legal and transparent.
  • Registering in the Property Register (Registro de la Propiedad): After signing the final contract, the notary submits the documents to the Property Register to officially register the property in the buyer’s name. This ensures you become the legal owner of the property.

Tax Payment Buyers must pay various taxes related to real estate purchases, including:

  • VAT (IVA) or Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales, ITP): If buying newly built real estate, you will pay VAT of about 10%. If it is a second-hand property, you will pay transfer tax, which ranges from 6% to 10%, depending on the region.
  • Notary Fees: Fees for notary services.
  • Registration Fees: Fees for registering the property in the Property Register.
  • Legal Fees: Fees for the lawyer’s work.

The total amount of mandatory taxes is about 12-14% of the property’s value. Property transfer – after completing all formalities and paying taxes, You become the legal owner of the property.

Why choose us ?

We understand that buying or selling real estate in Spain can be one of the most important decisions in your life, and the entire process can be stressful and uncertain. That's why our team strives to make this process as simple and pleasant as possible for our clients. We are here to listen to your needs, provide advice, and assist you at every step. Our team is ready to answer all your questions and provide the support.

By choosing us, you are opting for professionalism, experience, and quality. Contact us today to find out how we can help you find your dream home in Spain or successfully invest in real estate.

Wide Selection of Properties

Our offerings include a wide range of real estate options, from cozy apartments in city centers to luxurious villas by the sea. We only work with reliable real estate developers and sellers, allowing us to offer various properties to meet different needs and budgets. Whether you are looking for a permanent residence, a holiday home, or an investment property, we have something to offer for everyone.

Trust

Our team consists of only qualified and experienced specialists who continuously improve their knowledge and skills. They have an excellent understanding of the market, buying and selling processes, and legal aspects. We are committed to ensuring that your experience is as pleasant and smooth as possible. Clients appreciate our sincere care and attention to detail, which is why many of them return to us and recommend us to their family and friends.

Financial Responsibility

We make every effort to ensure your financial protection and success. We work only with reliable partners who help our clients obtain favorable loan conditions from banks. Our financial and legal specialists provide comprehensive consultations, ensuring that all contracts and transactions are transparent and fair.