Selling property in Spain – more than just a transaction
Selling your home or investment property in Spain is not just about finding a buyer — it’s about ensuring every step is safe, legal, and financially efficient. At The Lawyers, we understand that each sale is unique. Whether it’s a beachfront villa in Marbella or a city apartment in Málaga, our role is to make the process clear, compliant, and stress-free from beginning to end.
Step 1: Legal verification and documentation
Before listing your property, it’s crucial to make sure that all documents are in order.
We begin with a full legal audit to verify:
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ownership and title deed (escritura pública),
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absence of debts, mortgages, or liens,
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up-to-date taxes (IBI, community fees, utilities),
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valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
This early preparation prevents delays and builds confidence with buyers.
Step 2: Setting up representation
If you can’t be in Spain during the sale, we act on your behalf under a power of attorney (poder notarial).
This allows us to represent you in all dealings with:
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the notary,
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tax offices,
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banks,
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and the Land Registry.
Your presence becomes optional — your interests remain fully protected.
Step 3: Negotiating and drafting the private sale contract
Once an offer is accepted, both parties sign a private sale agreement (Contrato de Arras).
At this stage, The Lawyers:
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draft and review the contract,
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define terms, deposit, and deadlines,
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ensure both buyer and seller obligations are fair and legally sound.
We safeguard your position to prevent misunderstandings and guarantee that all terms reflect your intent.
Step 4: Signing the notarial deed
The sale is finalized before a Spanish notary, where ownership officially transfers to the buyer.
Our team coordinates the entire signing process, ensuring that:
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all payments and bank transfers are verified,
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any remaining mortgage is canceled,
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and the deed (escritura de compraventa) accurately reflects the transaction.
We also ensure that translations are available when necessary — so you understand every word you sign.
Step 5: Managing post-sale obligations
After the notarial signing, our work doesn’t stop.
We continue to handle the post-sale phase, which includes:
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capital gains and municipal taxes (Plusvalía Municipal),
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deregistration from utilities and community records,
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ensuring proper updates at the Land Registry.
Our goal is to deliver a clean, finalized sale — legally, financially, and administratively.
Why sellers choose The Lawyers?
Selling property in Spain involves more than paperwork — it’s about trust, timing, and legal precision.
With The Lawyers, you benefit from:
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multilingual legal experts based in Marbella,
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transparent fees and clear communication,
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end-to-end coordination with agents, buyers, and notaries,
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personalized strategies to protect your interests.
Selling property in Spain doesn’t have to be complex — not when every step is managed by experts.
At The Lawyers, we guide you from the very first consultation to the final tax declaration, ensuring your sale is smooth, secure, and successful.
Thinking of selling your property in Spain?
Let The Lawyers handle the process so you can move forward with confidence — every document signed, every detail covered. Click to contact.
