• We can, if you wish, make arrangements for a survey on the property.
• We can also assist with the following administrative procedures:
• Applying and obtaining a N.I.E. (foreigner’s identification number) a Certificate of non-residence and where necessary a Residence permit.
• Upon request the following additional services are available to our clients:
• Sorting out any irregularities such as the non-existence of Title Deeds for the property, it not being included at Land Registry, the cancellation of mortgage repayments, problems arising from inheritance or divorce settlements, irregularities in Town Planning procedures.

The costs involved in the purchase normally come to about 10% of the price of the property.

• 1. A fee is paid to the Notary for the preparation of the Escritura.
• 2. A fee is payable to the Land Registry for the registration of your title.
• 3. Plusvalía- municipal capital gains tax – has to be paid on the transfer of a property. It is usually paid by the seller.
• 4. A transfer tax or VAT and Stamp Duty.

We would recommend you review your English Will and make a separate Spanish Will.

If you spend less than 183 days a year in Spain then you are generally speaking classed as a non-resident and you must:

• 1. Name a fiscal representative in Spain
• 2. Pay your local rates
• 3. Make a declaration of all your capital assets in Spain, and when appropriate, pay wealth tax on them.
• 4. Make a Spanish income tax declaration and pay income tax on any income deriving from your activities in Spain.
• 5. You must pay your electricity, water and other bills. It is usual to do this by arranging for your bank to pay the bills by direct debit.

• 1. Drawing up a contract with the architect and construction company, previously chosen by the client. This enables us to be objective in our involvement during the works.
• 2. A continuous flow of information, be it via the webpage, telephonically to all our clients. In this manner they can be fully aware at all times of the progress of the work being undertaken.
• 3. Part-payment for work done. Upon receipt of the relevant documentation from the architect, we can represent our client at the end of each work phase to pay amounts due.
• 4. We provide legal defence in the case of breach of contract by either architect or construction company.
• 5. We also provide defence in the case of hidden defects in construction.
• 6. Administration of all legal aspects of the work in hand, including the Building Licence, Certification that a building is inhabitable, first occupiers licence, preparation of Title Deeds for the registration of a new building, settlement of taxes, registration with the Real Estate Registry, inclusion at Land Registry, activation of water and electricity supplies.
• 7. To summarise – all supervisory, administrative and management functions which ensure all construction work carried out be to the entire satisfaction of our clients.

If you would like to obtain more information about our legal services and our competitive fee quotation, please, do not hesitate to contact us without any obligation.

At Fernández Cuevas Lawyers we will take care of all your conveyancing needs. Contact us.

If you would like to obtain more information about our legal services and our competitive fee quotation, please, do not hesitate to contact us without any obligation.