Buying property in Spain

Initial consultations and assessment

When you contact us, one of our experienced real estate advisors will help you get an overview of the opportunities available to you. Together, we identify which areas might be relevant and what types of properties are available.

• Assessment of wishes and needs with a local real estate advisor.
• Discussions about the local neighborhood in relevant areas, desired activities, and facilities.
• Review of relevant properties, regardless of location, to provide a clear picture of your dream home.
• Information regarding financing and the purchase process.
• Planning a viewing trip to Spain. At least 3 weekdays set aside for guiding and viewings.
• Consultations before departure. Via telephone, online meeting, or physical meeting if possible.

On our viewing trips, you only cover the cost of your flight tickets yourself.

Read about viewing trips here

Viewings in Spain

We recommend at least 3 weekdays with us in Spain. During these days, you will get to know your favorite areas well and see all relevant properties. We will also ensure that you have all the information regarding costs and the purchase process.

If you travel to Spain on your own, we arrange the days to suit you.

Travel day (viewing trip)

• Transport and accommodation at a hotel.
• Meeting with a real estate advisor with a brief overview of the schedule.
• Review of the hotel’s local area with recommendations.

First viewing day

• Guiding in all relevant areas together with an experienced real estate advisor.
• Viewings of selected properties to give an impression of what might be of interest.
• If the area is decided, we arrange more viewings.

Second viewing day and until the right property is found

• Viewings of all relevant properties in your favorite areas.
• Careful review of the relevant areas, facilities, and distances.
• Review of floor plans, technical assessment, and features of relevant properties.

When the right property is found

• Estimation of all additional costs and expected annual expenses.
• Review of the reservation contract with a lawyer.
• Negotiation with the seller or developer.
• Signing of the reservation contract and payment of the deposit.
• Discussions about changes, materials, and furnishing.

You do not need to travel to Spain again until the property is ready for handover.

We take care of everything!

After property reservation

We handle everything on your behalf in Spain using a power of attorney. All signatures from you are handled via email and regular mail.

• Power of attorney between buyers and our lawyers. This allows us to complete the entire purchase process on the buyer’s behalf.
• Application for NIE number. Can be completed before traveling to Spain.
• The lawyer obtains all documents and ensures any encumbrances are cleared.
• We set up a bank account for you in Spain.
• Formal handover at the Notary. It takes approximately 2 months before we receive the original title deed.

Total handover time varies, but if you do not have an NIE number, you should expect 2-3 months if the property is ready for move-in.

After handover

After the handover at the notary, we need about 2 weeks to get everything in place so the property can be used. For example, electricity and water.

• We set up automatic payments for water, electricity, community fees, property tax, waste collection, and insurance from your Spanish bank account.
• Inheritance planning and writing a will with our lawyer.
• Establishing contact with our service department.
• The service department assists with, among other things, internet, TV, and key services.
• Offer from a lawyer for the annual tax return.