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At propertybuyerspain.com we are proud of our continuing commitment to our clients. We consider ourselves more “Relocation Consultants” than Real Estate Agents being able to offer 100% satisfaction to our potential and existing clients.

Our main areas of sales are Costa Blanca North and South, Inland Murcia and down to the Costa Calida and Almeria.

The discerning buyer in Spain today checks dozens of websites, makes numerous phone calls and does his homework to the area and type of property required.
We have the answer. A “one stop shop” for all your requirements from a holiday home with rental potential to a permanent property for retirement.

We take the hassle out of buying in Spain.

Our network of consultants will make sure, after an initial telephone interview, that a selection of “right” properties are found for you. We will guide you through the intricacies making sure your purchase goes without problems and within an agreed timescale.

There has never been a better time to buy!

So please spend a few minutes of your time browsing our new website and if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for then please contact and we guarantee to find the right property at the right price for you.

We care and we’re proud of that fact!

Buying in Spain

Having spent some considerable time in finding the area where you would like to purchase, chose an agent that gives you the best information and with whom you feel comfortable. Generally, it is fair to say that the seller would place his property for sale with a number of agents in the area. However, most quality agents would work together to pool their properties and potential clients. Therefore, when choosing an agent you will find that he would have access to most, if not all, the properties in the desired location. This alleviates the need to trawl around dozens of agents trying to find the right property for you. Why waste your valuable time when “the man on the street” can do all the legwork for you?

Once having found your ideal choice of property and an offer has been accepted, there are several things the prospective buyer would need to do to secure the purchase.

Initially, a holding deposit of between 3,000 and 5,000 euro would be required. In some cases for more expensive property this could be higher and would be determined by the seller and his agent. Once the required deposit is lodged with the agent a contract to purchase is drawn up, which would indicate the date of completion at Notary and is agreed by both parties. This is always written in Spanish as it then protected by Spanish Law. However, it is usually accepted that a translation in the native tongue of the purchaser be supplied for the avoidance of doubt on either side.

The process of purchase can usually be carried out within 4-6 weeks. If, by agreement on both sides an extended completion date is determined, then there would be a need to place a deposit of no less than 10% of the purchase price immediately after signing the contract.

Always use a lawyer for conveyancing. You would not buy a house in your own country without a lawyer so why consider buying in a foreign country without the best advice being given? The conveyancing is not expensive but could just save you a fortune if your purchase went wrong. Again, be guided by your agent as to the person or company best suited to act on your behalf.

The agent will not take a fee from the buyer; the seller is responsible for the agent’s fees.

Once the contract has been signed by both parties, subsequent to the holding deposit being paid, this is then a legal, binding document. Should you need to pull out of the contract you will lose your deposit. However, if the seller decides not to sell at this point then he is legally bound to refund double the deposit paid.

Before signing a contract you should always make sure you have the funds available to complete. Either by cash, mortgage or other personal funding. You should also ensure that you are aware that the government will take 7% tax (for resales and slightly more for new properties) on top of the agreed buying price and that you have additional sufficient monies for all legal and Notary fees. We suggest you allow total of 10% on top of the purchase price of the property to cover all additional taxes and charges.

Before completing, you will need to have a Spanish bank account and you will need to have monies available in full and into your account ten days before you go to Notary. Just to explain, the Notary is similar to a judge and will make sure all paperwork is in order in able to make the deeds (or escritura) over into your name.

You will also need an NIE number to purchase. This is a necessary requirement for any large purchase in Spain. It can be obtained from the police within a 24 hour period. It is suggested you obtain the services of a qualified representative to alleviate the need to stand in queues for hours. General cost is 75 euro per person.

Most resale properties are sold fully furnished, however in some of the more exclusive villas where the furniture is of an exceptional quality, a negotiated settlement would be required. Generally, key ready or off-plan properties are sold empty. You would need to add the cost of furnishing, light fittings, kitchen equipment and air conditioning units to the purchase price. Some agents will offer incentives to provide white goods and a contribution towards furniture.

In relation to mortgages in Spain, most banks offer up to around 70% of the purchase price but you must be in a position to provide proof of income and an Experian report. However, in certain circumstances, and in relation to bank repossessions it is possible to obtain a higher percentage rate of mortgage. Your agent should be able to advise you of this, but bear in mind that bank repossessions are usually left in a bad condition and it may be a requirement of the bank that repairs and decorations are carried out within a designated period after the issue of a mortgage. In the long run, this could cost the potential buyer substantially more money than purchasing a similar, conventional property.

When signing at notary you will then become the legal owner of the property and keys are handed over. The outgoing owner has no more rights on the property. Your lawyer will ensure all outstanding bills are paid and that the new service for utility bills are transferred into the name of the purchaser.

Selling in Spain

This process does not have to be difficult. Particularly when using our Company. We take our client’s needs very seriously. Nothing is too much trouble to make sure that your property is marketed efficiently and to the best possible advantage of the seller.

Propertybuyerspain.com is an extremely proactive marketing organization. With two offices located in Rojales and La Murada near Orihuela we cover the areas Costa Blanca North and South, Inland and Costa Calida down to Almeria. In addition, we have an extremely active web site which is totally user friendly. We have a number of quality agents spread all over Europe and Scandinavia and we use several property portals, namely Rightmove, Kyero and InSpain.TV . We regularly advertise in the local papers and on local radio. We work well with other agents in the surrounding areas and have partnership agreements with them where we can share our properties and potential buyers. There is no need for you to consider using a number of different agents.

Call into our friendly offices or telephone us and we will arrange an appointment to view and provide a free of charge valuation of your property. It will then be marketed in the manner described above.

Once a purchaser is found and a price agreed, we would require the potential buyer to place a holding deposit with this Company. This would be no less than 3,000 euro.

The owner would, at that stage be required to provide papers to collaborate the sale. These would be a copy of the escritura, copy of the passport and NIE relating to ALL named persons on the escritura, copies of the last utility bills and SUMA bill and a notification of mortgage details (if applicable).

It is always adviseable to use the services of a locally engaged lawyer to assist in the sale.

Once these documents are received, a contract of sale would be drawn up. This would be signed immediately by the two parties which acts as a legally binding contract under Spanish Law. This document will be in Spanish and English for avoidance of doubt. At this time a date for completion would be agreed between seller and buyer. If the completion is protracted (more than 6 weeks) then the seller would request a further deposit of no less than 10% of the purchase price.

Just prior to Notary the owner will be given a Completion Statement showing the nett amount he will receive. Please bear in mind that a small retention may be held by the purchaser’s lawyer to ensure all utility bills have been paid.

If the owner is not a Fiscal Resident of Spain, he will be requested to pay a 3% non residents retention at Notary. It is unlikely that this amount will ever be released. Most other costs are paid for by the buyer so the owner would be responsible for his own legal fees, plusvalia and administrative costs. These can always be determined prior to completion.

If the owner is a fiscal resident then proof of this will be required. Your accountant should be able to provide papers from the government to cover this.

On the day of completion you will be collected and taken to Notary. Please bear in mind that upon signing at Notary you are no longer the legal owner of that property and would not be given access so make sure all personal possessions are removed the day before.

Our general fees for selling are 5,000 euro or 3% whichever is the higher amount and these charges are subject to IVA. This applies to properties with a value of up to 500,000 euro but may be a little higher for more expensive properties.

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