Real Estate
Law

Lawyer specialising in property law
on the Costa Blanca

Buying or selling a property is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make. For this reason, it is advisable to instruct a solicitor who specialises in property law to provide expert advice and oversee every stage of the transaction. A sale and purchase agreement creates important rights and obligations for both the buyer and the seller, making it essential that your solicitor is fully aware of any legal or practical issues that may arise throughout the process.

At Savloir, you will find a trusted team of legal professionals with extensive experience in property transactions. We ensure that every stage of the buying or selling process is handled efficiently and with complete peace of mind, from the signing of the initial reservation agreement through to registration at the Land Registry, including the preparation, filing and payment of all relevant taxes.
In short, we provide comprehensive, high-quality legal advice tailored to your needs, always acting in the best interests of you and your family. Our goal is to ensure that your property transaction is completed smoothly, transparently and free from unnecessary risks or unexpected surprises, allowing you to focus on finding your new home or successfully selling your property.

Real Estate Law

ON THE
COSTA BLANCA

Property Law Services

Deposit agreement in Spain

A deposit agreement is usually the first legally binding step in a property transaction in Spain. It records the agreed purchase price, the deposit to be paid and the completion date, while setting out the rights and obligations of both the buyer and the seller. Whether you are purchasing or selling a property, we will prepare or review the agreement to ensure your interests are fully protected from the outset.

Sale and Purchase Agreement

The sale and purchase agreement is the legal document that formalises the transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. We prepare and review this agreement, ensuring your rights are protected and that the transaction proceeds smoothly through to completion.

Check the legal status, registration details and any encumbrances on the property

Once you have decided on the property you wish to buy, we will check the legal status and registration details of the property. This means: verifying who the owner or owners are and whether this corresponds to the person selling it; whether there are any encumbrances on it, i.e. whether there is an outstanding mortgage; whether there are tenants; whether there are debts to a community of property owners; verifying that the registered square metres of both the property and the plot correspond to the actual tax situation; and finally, checking whether the relevant taxes have been paid and are up to date, such as Property Tax or the waste collection charge.

Dealing with a notary in Spain

We take care of all the necessary arrangements with the Notary so that you only need to attend the notary’s office in person on the day of completion or signing. Or if you cannot be in Spain for the notarial completion, we can also represent you legally to sign on your behalf by means of a power of attorney.

Filing and payment of taxes arising from the sale

Tax advice prior to deciding to buy a property is essential so that you can plan ahead and calculate the taxes you will have to pay. Once the purchase has been completed, we take care of filing and settling the taxes. These usually include VAT or ITP (Value Added Tax or Property Transfer Tax), Stamp Duty, municipal capital gains tax, and capital gains tax, as well as notary and Land Registry fees.

Certificates for new-build properties

If you wish to carry out any structural alterations to the property, we can also handle the necessary formalities to legalise them. This can be done by means of the relevant new build declaration or a declaration of works by virtue of their age, depending on each case. Through this procedure, we will register the built m² with the Land Registry.

Foreign investment in Spain

We assist you with the formalities for foreign investments in Spain. Foreign investments are those made by individuals who are not resident in Spain, i.e., both Spaniards and foreign nationals with tax residence outside the national borders, and legal entities with tax residence abroad. The most common types of transactions are: buying and selling property in Spain.

Property Taxation in Spain

We manage your property portfolio in Spain and provide tax advice on any transactions you wish to carry out in our country, with a view to maximising the return on your investment. One of the most common scenarios is letting your properties in Spain, as the country offers a favourable tax regime for investments in this sector.

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