Selling a property in any country can be both stressful and complex. In England and Wales, from completing forms such as the TA6 and TA10 to answering numerous legal and general enquiries, clients often struggle to fully understand the conveyancing process. In Spain, the process is similar in many respects but there are important differences. Spanish lawyers do not normally hold client money for example, they don’t also act for a lender where the buyer requires a mortgage, and they aren’t able to register a new title deed at the Land Registry unless a Spanish notary has been involved. The good news is that chains of related transactions are very rare in Spain.
When selling a property in Spain, you will generally advertise the property through an estate agent or privately, then appoint a lawyer to handle the contract, prepare an inventory of furniture and fixtures and agree a completion date. The parties will also need to appoint a public notary who will finalise the process and issue a deed at completion which can be registered.
By instructing us to act as your solicitors for the sale of your property in Spain, we can ensure that the entire process is streamlined and easy to understand. We normally suggest that you sign a Spanish Power of Attorney at the outset which authorises us to manage the entire transaction on your behalf. With the Power of Attorney in place, we can handle the sale from start to finish, ensuring a smooth and efficient process while keeping you informed every step of the way. This makes selling a property in Spain easy, convenient, and stress-free, even from abroad. If you are looking for a solicitor or abogado to represent you in the sale of a property in Spain, our Spanish legal team at Marc White & Co would be happy to assist. Please contact us by email at info@mwsolicitor.com or call our office on +44 (0)117 946 77 09 to arrange a free initial consultation.