Legal and paperwork
Tax numbers, powers of attorney, contracts and checks to make before you pay for a home in Spain.
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Arras Contract in Spain: How Deposits Work
How the Spanish arras deposit contract works: the three types, what you lose if you withdraw, what the seller owes if they pull out, and the clauses to check before you sign.
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Nota Simple: How to Check a Spanish Property
What a nota simple shows, how to request it, what it costs, how to read mortgages and other charges, and what it does not tell you about a Spanish property.
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Power of Attorney to Buy Property in Spain
How a foreign buyer can sign a Spanish power of attorney from abroad: consulate or foreign notary, general versus special, what powers to include, costs and the risks.
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Spanish Property Lawyer Fees: What to Expect
What a lawyer costs when you buy property in Spain: typical percentage fees plus VAT, what is included, what is extra, how to choose one and the warning signs.
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Illegal Builds in Spain: How to Avoid a Problem Property
How to check whether a Spanish property is legal: the planning certificate, first-occupation licence, registry and cadastre, the Andalucía AFO status and the red flags that should stop a purchase.
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Can Foreigners Buy Property in Spain? Rules by Country
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Spain. Here are the rules for EU, UK, US and other buyers, the documents you need, the rare restrictions and what buying does not give you.
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NIE Number in Spain: How to Get One to Buy Property
What the Spanish NIE is, why a foreign buyer needs one, the documents, the €9.84 state fee and the three ways to apply: consulate, police office or representative.