Buying in Spain Overview
The Spanish system is set up to protect both the buyer and seller, providing that certain simple steps are taken. We would however stress that the information below is intended only to help you in your understanding of the processes involved and is no substitute for proper professional legal advice to ensure that you are fully informed at all time when making such a financial commitment.
Once you have decided on a plot in Campico de Honor, we will be pleased to introduce you to a local lawyer who can ensure that all legal matters regarding your property purchase in Spain will be effectively managed. There are now several English- speaking lawyers in the area, all of which have vast experience in local Spanish property law. If you wish you can appoint your own legal representative.
English law does not apply in Spain and the Spanish legal system is different from the UK's. Your legal representative will discuss the many ways of buying your dream property. They advise on the most advantageous method that suits your circumstances and will also make all the necessary investigations on the property to be purchased to ensure that it is exempt from mortgages and all outstanding debts. You may also wish to contact the Town Planning Department of the Local Council in order to make sure that your property won't be affected by any public or private building project.
Once he is satisfied that everything is in order, including finance, it is necessary for an 'Escritura' (title deed) to be signed in the presence of a Notary. Your legal representative and Gibbs Spain S L will advise you when this is ready to take place.
