Property Legal Services - Buy Safely in Valencia
Buying property in Spain without proper legal support is a significant risk. Our property legal service protects your investment from due diligence to completion.
Why legal support is essential
Spain's property law is complex and buyer protections, while improving, remain weaker than in the UK or US. Issues that can affect a purchase: outstanding mortgages not cleared by the seller, planning violations (especially for rural properties or those with extensions), unpaid IBI or community fees that transfer to the new owner, and cedula de habitabilidad (habitability certificate) problems. A qualified property lawyer catches all of these before you commit.
What our property legal service covers
Nota Simple
Ordering and interpreting the Land Registry document confirming ownership, mortgages and encumbrances. This is the first thing to check on any property.
Due diligence
IBI payment status, community fee arrears, building permits, and habitability certificate verification.
NIE coordination
Ensuring you have the right documentation before signing.
Arras contract review
The deposit contract is legally binding. Our lawyers ensure the terms protect you, not just the seller.
Notary coordination
Attending the Escritura signing, ensuring all parties comply, and facilitating Land Registry inscription.
Tax calculation
Precise ITP/IVA, AJD, and notary fee estimates before you commit.
Investment structure check
If you are buying as an investor, we make sure the purchase structure (personal name vs. SL, joint ownership, foreign-account funding) is set up correctly from the start.
The typical legal timeline
Due diligence and Nota Simple: 1-3 days. Arras contract to Escritura: 4-8 weeks (allows time for mortgage if needed). Land Registry inscription after Escritura: 4-8 weeks. Full process from offer to keys: typically 8-16 weeks.
Our property lawyer network
We work exclusively with bilingual (English/Spanish) property lawyers who specialise in conveyancing for international buyers. Our lawyers have handled transactions for hundreds of expat buyers in Valencia and have direct relationships with the key notaries, the Valencia Land Registry, and major real estate agencies. They charge fixed fees, clearly quoted upfront - no surprise billing.