HOUSE BUYING/SELLING IN SPAIN

You may be looking for a property lawyer or real estate lawyer in Spain. Purchasing property can often seem like a daunting process.

Our Conveyancing Costa Blanca team prepares the paperwork so that you, the client, can relax in the full knowledge that the process will be made as easy and stress-free as possible.

From double checking the legalities of the property purchase, to providing advice and legal contracts between both parties and translation in the Notary, Spanish Solutions will accompany you at every step of the way.  We cannot emphasise how important it is that all these aspects are covered by experienced people to ensure no problems arise in the future.

Our Spanish conveyancing service includes the following aspects:

HOUSE PURCHASE

With mortgage

• Notary Appointment Preparation (All Paperwork)

• Liaison with Seller’s Solicitors

• Nota Simple (Land Registry check up)

• Translation in Notary

• Home Owners Annual Tax Return Calculation (First Year)* (Maximum of two declarations included)

• Fiscal Representation throughout the transaction

• Transfer of all Utilities Contracts

For this we charge 1100€ plus IVA

Without mortgage

• Notary Appointment Preparation (All Paperwork)

• Liaison with Seller’s Solicitors

• Nota Simple (Land Registry check up)
• Translation in Notary

• Arranging Purchase Tax Payment

• Arrange Payment of Registration Fees and Notary Honours

• Collection of Title Deeds from Notary

• Register Property at Land Registry

• Home Owners Annual Tax Return Calculation (in First Year)*Maximum of two declarations included.
• Fiscal Representation throughout the transaction
• Transfer of all Utilities Contracts

For this we charge 1300€ plus IVA

HOUSE SALE

House sales still need a lot of legal paperwork to be done for the conveyancing and we assist with the following:

• Preparation of Utilities Contracts, Community Charge and Suma Invoices
• Liaison throughout the transaction with Purchaser´s Representatives and Notary

• Preparation of Notary Appointment and all related Paperwork

• Accompany you on day of the Sale to the Notary

• Translation at the Notary

• Calculation of 3% Retention

• Calculation and Advise re Capital Gains Tax

•  Fiscal Representation throughout the Process

• Calculation of Plusvalía

For this we charge 900€ plus IVA

We provide a professional friendly conveyancing service and ensure that the Spanish legalities of house buying and selling are dealt with properly and efficiently.

If you wish to use our property services, click to advise us for more information. 

(Please note that this is subject to location, as sometimes it may not be in your best interests to use a conveyancing legal firm on the other side of Spain from the property that you are purchasing.)

COSTS OF BUYING

The costs of buying a house depend on whether the house is a new build property, or a re-sale. In all cases, on top of the purchase price, you will need to pay the Notary Fees and Registration. Then taxes are due dependant on the house type, as detailed.  Please remember that when you buy with a mortgage, costs do vary and should be checked directly with the Bank.

NOTARY FEES

This is the charge that the Notary will make for the Purchasing/Selling process and paperwork. This covers the printing and amending of the Escritura (Title Deeds) and the Notary witnessing the signing of it.

REGISTRATION

The Land Registry will make a charge for the registering of the change of ownership details of the property.

IMPUESTO DE TRANSMISIONES: Re-Sale Properties

This is calculated at 7% of the value of the house as stated on the Escritura (Title Deeds), for Re-Sale Properties only.

IVA New Build Properties

IVA is paid directly to the builder, either in stages with the payments, or at the final payment and is at the rate of 7%.

ACTOS JURIDICOS DOCUMENTADOS: New Build Properties

This is a tax levied for the administration involved in the registration of new build properties. It is calculated at 1% of the value of the house as stated on the Escritura.

 All prices are subject to 18% IVA (VAT)