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Are you thinking about buying a house in Andalusia and already are looking for some free legal advice? Prepare well and read all you need to know about a safe and smart property purchase from the vision of the Spanish lawyer.

Legal advice and practical tips on buying a house in Andalusia

legal advice on buying a house in Andalusia
Team of C&D Solicitors, law firm specialized in legal advice on buying a house in Andalusia

Since 2013 I enjoy working at a Spanish law firm, C&D Solicitors in Torrox (Malaga), Andalusia. This firm is specialized in property law and inheritance law for Northern European foreigners. In my job, I mainly guide clients in buying a house in Andalusia. Besides this, in the past decades I´ve gone through the Spanish buying process twice myself in Nerja (east Costa del Sol), so I write from both personal and professional experience.

The buying process of real estate in Spain: know the differences

Presentation on property purchase in Spain
Presentation on real estate purchase in Spain

This Spanish purchase process is quite different from other countries. Therefore the legal investigation of the lawyer for the legality of the house is really essential. Surely you’re looking for a safe property purchase without debts, practical limitations or legal handicaps! This goes for urban dwellings, but even more for rural countryside homes (campo), with or without DAFO certificate.

Prepare well for your purchase of a house in Spain

Buying a house surely will be one of the most important decisions in your life. So just take some time to make sure that you understand the differences in Spain and the potential risks for your purchase. This way you can limit your chance on problems, frustration, disappointment or financial loss to a minimum.

N.B. My website and video only concern general information. For every purchase an individual legal survey is still needed.

Referral for a good real estate agent or lawyer

Need a referral or reference for a good real estate agent in Andalusia or the Costa del Sol? Or like to receive an example offer for the legal investigation of a specialized and independent lawyer for your property purchase? Just click the link or send me an email.

©2022, Ariane van Wijk

This page ´Free legal advice buying house´ is also available in Dutch through www.leveninandalusie.nl

10 Legal tips of the lawyer for a SAFE house PURCHASE in Spain

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1. Spanish buying process in 10 steps

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The Spanish buying process (from reservation through the real estate agent to the signing of the Title Deeds at the

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2. Real estate agent & reservation contract

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The real estate agent is a commercial service provider and this profession is not ´protected´ in Spain. So, make sure

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3. The lawyer & private purchase contract

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The lawyer (solicitor) draws up the private purchase contract and conducts the legal investigation during the Spanish purchase process. From

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4. The notary & Title Deeds

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The Spanish notary facilitates the Power of Attorney, Title Deeds (Purchase Deeds) and Spanish will during the purchase. For legality,

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5. Land Registry & Cadastre

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The Land Registry & Cadastre (Registro de la Propiedad & Catastro) are 2 different Andalusian authorities for the registration of real estate in

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6. Purchase costs & transfer tax

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For purchase costs and transfer tax (ITP) in Andalusia, you normally need to count with 11 to 12% extra costs

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7. Spanish mortgage

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For a Spanish mortgage banks offer a coverage ratio of up to 80% for fiscal residents and 70% for non-fiscal

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8. Community & Urbanization

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The community & urbanization of Spanish homes are names that are often mixed up. These terms usually only apply to houses

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9. Fiscal trick furniture & black money

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Are you confronted with the fiscal trick for furniture or black money request? Be prepared during the price negotiation for

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10. Architect & structural survey

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Hiring an architect to conduct a structural survey when you have certain doubts or if the dwelling is older is

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11. New Build properties

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New Build properties you´ll find in different gradations; from own development or off-plan until almost completed turn-key promotion. You can

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12. Legality countryside & DAFO

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Legality countryside & DAFO certificate are hot items for buyers of rustic/rural or campo houses in Andalusia. The legal situation -with

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13. After-sales & registrations

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The after-sales & registrations of a house after completion at the notary consist of registration at the Land Registry &

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14. Spanish will & inheritance tax

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Bought a house? Then don´t forget about your Spanish will & inheritance tax. With a Spanish will you appoint your

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15. Rental license (RTA / VTAR)

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In Andalusia, a RTA (urban) or VTAR (Vivienda Rural) rental license is required if you rent out on a commercial

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16. Referrals & references

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Referrals & references needed of real estate agents or for a good lawyer/solicitor in Andalusia? Just only on the Costa

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17. What means…?

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What means…? explains terms and expressions related to the purchase, possession, rent or sale of a house in Spain /

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10 EXAMPLES Problems buying house spain

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As hopefully is now clear; buying a house in Spain is a lot more complicated than in the U.K or

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Checklist for new home-owners in Spain

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Just take a moment to read this CHECKLIST FOR NEW HOME-OWNERS IN SPAIN. Buying a house in Spain is different

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Budget tips for residents in spain

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This ‘budget tips for residents in Spain‘ page is based on my personal experiences in my life in Spain since

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10 TIPS ON emigration and LIVING IN SPAIN

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Lif-in-Andalusia regularly receives questions about tips on emigration or living in Spain, Andalusia or specifically Nerja. Everyone’s situation is of

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Legal tips buying a house

Legal tips buying a house

Thinking of buying a house in Andalusia? Check these free legal tips from the lawyer. 

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