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Category: Free legal advice buying house

Lawyer or solicitor in AndalusiaFree legal advice buying house in Andalusia will inform you about almost all you need to know for a safe purchase. In the past 15 years I´ve bought a house myself twice in Nerja (east Costa del Sol). Besides of this since 2013 I work at a Spanish law firm, so I write from both personal as professional experience. C&D Solicitors (Torrox, Malaga) is specialised in property law. The last years therefore I´ve mainly advised Northern European clients in buying a house in Andalusia. 

Presentation buying a house in Andalusia

This Spanish purchase procedure is quite different from other countries. Therefore the legal investigation of the lawyer for the legality of the house is really essential. Surely your looking for a save property purchase without debts, practical limitations or legal handicaps! This goes for urban dwellings, but especially for rustic country side homes, with or without DAFO certificate. 

Video ´Free legal advice buying house´

This short video gives a free summary of all important themes of the chapters below (also read ´What means…? and Spanish buying process in 10 steps). 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 what you buy and under which conditions!

Referrals & references real estate agent & lawyer:

Need a referral for a good estate agent in Andalusia? Or like to to receive a free example offer for the legal investigation of a specialised and independent lawyer? Find out more through link above. 

©2021, Ariane van Wijk

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Chapters legal advise buying house

 

1. Spanish buying process in 10 steps

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The Spanish buying process (from reservation through the real estate agent to the Title Deeds at the notary) can vary

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2. Real estate agent & reservation contract

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

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8. Community & Urbanisation

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

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9. Fiscal trick furniture & black money

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

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12. Legality countryside & DAFO

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

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13. After-sales & registrations

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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)

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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

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10 EXAMPLES Problems buying house spain

17/01/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house

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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