Selling your Spanish property

We are constantly searching for more quality properties to place on our books to replace the ones we sell  If you are thinking of selling your property please fill in the form by following this link we will get in touch with you to explain all the in’s and out’s of selling your home

Questions we get asked daily...but have you thought of them?

I have found my ideal property, what next?
We strongly advise that you use a Spanish Lawyer/Solicitor to assist you through the process of buying a property in Spain. We can recommend one for you or you may wish to find one yourself.

It is quite normal to pay a deposit to secure the property. This is usually around 10% of the agreed purchase price. At the same time you will be asked to sign a contract of purchase. Before making any contract with the Vendor, we will have completed all the necessary searches to confirm the property is legal and free of debt.

And then...?
If it is a Re-sale property, following payment of the deposit, you will need to pay the balance. In Spain this is completed at the Notary where you will also sign the title Deeds (Escritura). We will arrange a suitable time and date for you and the vendor to attend this formal meeting.

If it is a New property, payments are normally made in stages (after paying the deposit). The keys are given to you only when the final payment is made and construction work is finished to your satisfaction.

And what will happen if I am unable to attend the meeting at the Notary?
In this event you must appoint someone to act on your behalf as your Power Of Attorney. This may be your Spanish Solicitor, Spanish Estate Agent or someone else of your choice.

I want to my English solicitor to complete the purchase for me from home.  Is this allowed?
It is possible although we do not recommend you attempt it. Your solicitor in England is trained in the Law of the UK, unless they specialise in Spanish Law they do not have the experience, authority and familiarity of the Spanish legal system.

Also in Spain the criteria is different and the whole transaction could become lengthy and complicated. Spanish lawyers are thoroughly experienced and conversant in all aspects of Spanish law and will be able to advise and reassure you every step of the way.

I need a mortgage to buy the property. Can you help?
A Spanish mortgage can be obtained quite easily, subject to circumstances. Please contact us for further details using our General Enquiry Form.

I will be using the property for a holiday home, how can I ensure all my bills are paid while I am not there?
The first step is to open a Spanish bank account, there are many different Banks in Spain, just like the UK, most if not all have English speaking Clerks to assist you. All utility bills may be paid through your Spanish Bank using Standing Orders. The bank will also arrange for statements to be sent to you in UK in English. All these banks have Internet Banking facilities so you will be able to keep a track of things while you aren’t in Spain

If you have any other questions about buying a property in Spain, please contact us using our General Enquiry Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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