Professional advice
It is important to seek professional advice, and to employ a solicitor (Abogado). Most lawyers will tell you in advance what their fees will be. The standard lawyer’s fee for purchase of a property is between 1% and 1.5% of the purchase price plus VAT, a small price to pay for peace of mind (using a lawyer in your home country could double or treble the bill). The Spanish legal system is very different from other European countries and, to avoid misunderstandings, disappointments and possible fraud, it is essential to seek professional advice from the very beginning. We will be happy to give you a list of lawyers who speak your language who have worked successfully for many of our clients in the past.