Spanish Real Estate Lawyer & Solicitor
Our team of expert Real Estate Lawyers and Solicitors is dedicated to helping clients confidently navigate the complexities of buying property in Spain.
With unmatched legal expertise and a client-focused approach, we streamline the entire process, ensuring maximum efficiency, cost savings, and complete peace of mind.
Trust us to safeguard your investment and provide tailored solutions for a seamless property purchase in Spain.
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How can we help?
We’ll manage each step of the conveyancing process, and keep you informed at every stage.
- Negotiation of the deposit details and drawing up and signing of the deposit contract.
- Due diligence stage, including full study of the property deeds and specifications, background checks to make sure no outstanding bills or taxes are owed.
- Closing and signing the deed of transfer.
- Costs and taxes – we’ll inform you of these in detail and make sure you avoid hidden costs
Why hire a conveyancing solicitor?
Our conveyancing service guides you through the whole property buying process, from the first moment you decide to make an offer, through to the final closing stage and transfer of ownership.
If you’re considering buying a property in Spain, hiring a bilingual conveyancing solicitor is a must. Our team combine unbeatable local contacts and expert knowledge of the Spanish system, with multilingual skills and years of experience representing international clients.
Steps in the Property Purchase Process in Spain
At Carbray we have over a decade of experience managing property purchases and sales for international clients.
How we work
The first step is to find a suitable property that meets your criteria and budget. Whether buying directly from a developer or through a real estate agent, this initial stage often involves negotiations over the purchase price.
Once you’ve found the right property, you’ll make an offer. If accepted, you typically sign a reservation agreement, which may involve a small deposit to take the property off the market.
This is where the expertise of the lawyers at Carbray International becomes essential. They will conduct thorough due diligence on the property, including:
- Verifying that the seller has clear legal title to the property.
- Checking the property’s legal status, such as zoning, building permits, and ensuring no planning violations exist.
- Ensuring there are no outstanding debts, liens, or taxes associated with the property.
After due diligence, a deposit contract is signed. This agreement confirms both parties’ commitment to the sale. Usually, a deposit of 10% of the purchase price is paid at this stage.
The lawyers at Carbray International ensure that the terms of this contract are clear and protect your interests if the seller fails to comply with their obligations.
If you are using a mortgage to purchase the property, this is the time to finalize your financing arrangements. The lawyers at Carbray International can assist by liaising with the bank and ensuring the mortgage contract terms are fair and legally sound.
The lawyers at Carbray International will coordinate with the notary to prepare the public deed of sale (Escritura Pública), ensuring everything is in order for the final transfer of ownership.
This stage also involves paying taxes, including the property transfer tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales) and notary fees. family visa related issues, our departments will seamlessly coordinate to offer you solutions.
Both the buyer and seller, or their legal representatives, sign the deed of transfer before a notary. The lawyers at Carbray International ensure that all legal formalities are met and that the deed is correctly registered in your name at the Land Registry.
After the sale, the lawyers at Carbray International will register the property with the local Land Registry and ensure that utility bills, taxes, and community fees are transferred to your name.
Why Having a Lawyer is Essential
Buying and selling property in Spain is a complex process, so having expert conveyancing solicitors on your side is a must. We’ll fully manage all of the administrative and legal side of the process:
Spanish property law is complex, especially for foreign buyers. The lawyers at Carbray International ensure that all legal requirements are met and protect you from potential pitfalls, such as unpaid taxes or hidden debts.
The lawyers at Carbray International conduct vital checks that ensure the property is legally sound and free of encumbrances, preventing future legal or financial issues.
A well-drafted contract safeguards your deposit and investment, providing legal recourse if the seller fails to comply.
Property transactions in Spain involve various taxes and fees. The lawyers at Carbray International ensure you are fully informed of all costs upfront and help avoid hidden fees or penalties.
Buying property in a foreign country can be stressful. The lawyers at Carbray International handle the complex legalities, allowing you to focus on your investment with confidence.
In summary, the lawyers at Carbray International are your greatest ally in ensuring a smooth, transparent, and secure property purchase in Spain.
REVIEWS
Check out what our clients have to say about us!
Phyllis Webb2024-07-11My husband and I were so relieved after having a devastating 1st opinion from another firm. Ivan from Carbray International was completely professional and knowledgeable about Expat taxes. He gave us complete information about the taxes as a non-lucrative status residence. Everything was completed within a week, and we are extremely satisfied.
Kevin Chang2024-07-07Fantastic people to work with. They help me settle the house and will be helping me with my visa situation all while I'm overseas. They are extremely friendly, they are also very responsive via email and WhatsApp. Sandra and Paula from the Barcelona office were very professional and had answers to all my questions. Super experienced! I've also compared about 15 different lawyer firms before I fully committed and I can say the fees they charge are fully transparent and reasonable compare to the market. I look forward to continuing working with them.
Francisco Martinez2024-06-24Working with Iris Galván and her team at Carbray to recover my Spanish nationality was the best, and luckiest, decision I could have made. As a lawyer myself in the USA, I respect the intricacies and technical nuances of the law. I know the value of expert advice - hiring an experienced lawyer was not a hard decision for me. What can be easily overlooked, however, is that the decision to acquire a new nationality is also deeply personal, because it touches on identity, family history, a reconciliation of the past with a sense of hope for the future. Once a process like this is startet, the personal stakes in a successful outcome become enormous. Failure quickly becomes unfathomable. But, the wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly. The process is not designed to be easy or efficient. Quite the contrary - it is a three dimensional puzzle with many important pieces hidden from view. To make matters worse, the pieces don't always neatly fit together. The endeavor quickly turns into a waiting game with little or no information flow for long stretches of time. Second guessing and doubts are inevitable. Hope can fade. Patience can run short. I can’t overstate how important it was for me to be reassured by someone I could trust, and who knows what she is talking about, that I should stay the course because things will work out in the end. I did, and, they did. I am glad I had someone to listen to. And, I am glad I listened. My Spanish Passport is on the way. And, now it is my daughter's turn. Thank you evermore, Iris and Team Carbray!
Glenn Bowles2024-06-22During the last few months we have been working through the application process for a Registry Certificate for myself and the TIE process for my wife in Spain. Carbray have been excellent in guiding us through all the steps in this process. Many thanks to Vera who has organised and supported us the whole way. Always clear, prompt and patient, nothing was too much trouble. Many thanks!
coco Hu2024-06-19The Carbray is my first choice for their supporting,professional team. Especially thanks to Sandra, Yanimar ,Paulina,Paula and the whole team guided us through every step to get our residency in Spain. I would definitely recommend Carbray to anyone who wants to settle down in Spain.
Nick Ligonis2024-06-19I highly recommend the services of Carbray International. They did an exceptional job of handling my application for residency in Spain. Magdalena Barrueto is a delightful attorney to work with, she was very knowledgeable, responsive, and always took the time to answer all of my questions, explaining everything in detail both over the phone and via email. Her associate Vera was also very attentive and helpful during the application process. The service was also an excellent value. The fees are very reasonable for the level of service and attention provided. I received my residence card within 6 months of beginning the application process and everything went smoothly. Thank you Magdalena and Vera!
Dennis Neal2024-06-19As much as I would love to single out every person at Carbray International for the high praise they deserve, I’m certain I’ll neglect someone. So instead, I’ll focus on their institutional excellence as a conscientious and professional team of attorneys who are experts at navigating the rocks and shoals of Spanish governmental and immigration law. The Carbray Team — because that’s what you’re getting when you hire the firm — is much more the sum of its parts. They helped my wife and I obtain our Non-Lucrative Visas for Spanish residency, hitting the ground running from the first day in 2022 when their services were retained through June 2024 when the Spanish government issued our Residency ID cards. It was a winding road with bumps, twists, and turns that terrified us both many times, but Carbray representatives calmly steered us through each step. I can state with confidence that we would not have succeeded in attempting this process on our own. Absolute, unqualified kudos to the brilliant, mostly female team of professional attorneys, paralegals, clerks and more who make Carbray so successful. Thank you all, so very much! Charles & Kristie, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Kevin Boland2024-06-14The tax department is full of pros! They got my special tax application done.
Kate Quirk2024-06-11I have worked with Carbray for the past 2 years as I have applied for (and now have!) my non-lucrative visa. Their services were excellent. Working with Magdalena and Vera made the whole process much more manageable! I really appreciated their timely responses and thorough guidance. I have recommended them to friends who are also working through the same process. Thanks again Carbray!
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