The Spanish buying process (from reservation through the real estate agent to the Title Deeds at the notary) can vary
Tag: Property purchase Andalusia
2. Real estate agent & reservation contract
The real estate agent is a commercial service provider and this profession is not ´protected´ in Spain. So, make sure
3. The lawyer & private purchase contract
The lawyer (solicitor) draws up the private purchase contract and conducts the legal investigation during the Spanish purchase process. From
4. The notary & Title Deeds
The Spanish notary facilitates the Power of Attorney, Title Deeds (Purchase Deeds) and Spanish will during the purchase. For legality,
5. Land Registry & Cadastre
The Land Registry & Cadastre (Registro de la Propiedad & Catastro) are 2 different Andalusian authorities for the registration of real estate in
6. Purchase costs & transfer tax
For purchase costs and transfer tax (ITP) in Andalusia you normally need to count with 11 to 12% extra costs
7. Spanish mortgage
For a Spanish mortgage banks offer a coverage ratio up to 80% for fiscal residents and 70% for non-fiscal residents
8. Community & Urbanisation
The community & urbanisation of Spanish homes are names that often mixed up. These terms usually only apply to houses within
9. Fiscal trick furniture & black money
Are you confronted with the fiscal trick for furniture or black money request? Be prepared during the price negotiation for
10. Architect & structural survey
Hiring an architect to conduct a structural survey when you have certain doubts or if the dwelling is older is
11. New Build properties
New Build properties you´ll find in different gradations; from own development or ´off-plan´ untill almost completed turn-key promotion. You can
12. Legality countryside & DAFO
Legality countryside & DAFO certificate are hot-items for buyers of rustic/rural or campo houses in Andalusia. The legal situation -with or
13. After-sales & registrations
The after-sales & registrations of a house after completion at the notary consist of: registration at the Land Registry &
14. Spanish will & inheritance tax
Bought a house? Then don´t forget about your Spanish will & inheritance tax. With a Spanish will you appoint your
15. Rental license (RTA / VTAR)
In Andalusia a RTA (urban) or VTAR (Vivienda Rural) rental license is required if you rent out on a commercial
16. Referrals & references
Referrals & references needed of real estate agents or for a good lawyer / solicitor in Andalusia? Just only on
17. What means…?
What means…? explains terms and expressions related to the purchase, possession, rent or sale of a house in Spain /