Real Estate Lawyer

We draft all kinds of contracts related to real estate transactions, such as: lease contracts, purchase option contracts, reservation contracts, earnest money and purchase and sale contracts.

We study the status of the owner’s possible debts with the different entities involved, both public and private (community of owners, City Hall and other public entities).

Claims for construction defects. They advise on hidden defects, structural defects, and habitability issues, providing legal representation from the extrajudicial claim to the judicial process.

In coordination with Technical Architects, we analyze undevelopable rural land and supervise the reports issued by them on the possibilities of land regularization in accordance with the General Urban Development Plan of each locality. Likewise, we manage the corresponding regularization procedures, such as the segregation of plots or the qualification of AFO (Assimilated Out of Order) housing in Spain.

Study of the classification and qualification of the land, as well as the permitted buildability.

We manage the lifting of encumbrances that a property may have, including the cancellation of mortgages, liens and injunctions, among others.

We offer after-sales services, assisting the customer during the change of ownership of supplies, among others.

It’s advisable to do this before signing any documents or handing over any money, whether you’re buying, selling, or renting a property. The lawyer will review all the legal and zoning aspects of the property, preventing fraud or errors that could lead to financial losses or legal problems in the future.

To finalize the purchase of a property in Malaga, you will need your NIE (Foreigner Identification Number), passport or national identity card, a bank account in Spain, and the legal documents for the property (property registry extract, energy performance certificate, first occupancy license, etc.). A real estate lawyer reviews and validates all these documents before signing at the notary’s office.

It depends on whether the property is new or resale. For a new build, you pay VAT (10%) and the Stamp Duty (IAJD). For a resale, you pay the Property Transfer Tax (ITP), the percentage of which varies depending on the autonomous community. Real estate lawyers in Malaga can help you calculate and file these taxes correctly.

Buying without advice can expose the buyer to hidden encumbrances, planning fines, unlicensed properties, or problems with inheritances or co-ownership. A real estate lawyer in Malaga prevents these risks by reviewing the legality of the property, the contracts, and the land registry history before closing the deal.

A real estate lawyer in Malaga simplifies the entire process for those who don’t live in Spain: they handle the NIE (Foreigner Identification Number), review the property documentation, manage payments from abroad, and legally represent the buyer through a power of attorney. They also advise on taxes and expenses associated with the purchase, ensuring a safe and transparent investment.