Services
Legal adviceto protect what matters most
At Legal Firm Costa Blanca, we help you buy, sell and manage property in Spain with confidence and professional legal support.
We specialise in conveyancing and property transactions, as well as NIE applications, residency, visas, legal representation, rental agreements and other property-related legal matters.
Property purchases, sales & conveyancing
Legal protection at every stage
Before signing any documents, it is essential to check the property’s legal status, review all relevant documentation, identify any outstanding debts or charges, and ensure that contracts adequately protect your interests.
If you are buying a property…
We can assist you with:
- Legal assistance throughout the entire purchasing process, including new-build properties.
- Legal due diligence and verification of the property’s legal status.
- Verification of property ownership, outstanding charges and debts.
- Checking all documentation required for the property purchase.
- Preparation and review of contracts relating to the transaction.
- Review of reservation agreements and deposit contracts (contratos de arras) before making any commitments.
- Legal assistance and representation before a notary throughout the purchasing process.
- Signing of the public title deed and legal support through to completion.
- Post-completion procedures, including all necessary administrative formalities following the signing.
If you are selling a property…
We help you prepare for the sale from a legal perspective and review the necessary documentation to ensure the transaction proceeds smoothly.
Our services include:
- Legal assistance throughout the sale.
- Review of the property’s legal status.
- Verification of documentation and property ownership.
- Preparation and review of contracts.
- Reservation agreements and deposit contracts.
- Legal representation throughout the process.
- Assistance at the notary’s office and signing of the title deed.
- Post-sale legal and administrative procedures.
NIE, residency & visas
Making Spanish paperwork easier to understand
Certain administrative procedures are essential when buying a property, moving to Spain or dealing with other legal matters.
We help you manage the paperwork required to live in Spain and deal with your affairs here, including:
- NIE applications and processing.
- Residency applications.
- Visa applications and processing.
- Related administrative formalities and procedures.
- Obtaining official certificates.
- Preparation and management of the necessary documentation.
Legal representation & power of attorney
Taking care of your legal matters in Spain, even when you’re abroad
It is not always possible to travel to Spain in person to complete every legal or administrative procedure. That is why we offer legal representation services, particularly for buyers, sellers and property owners living abroad.
Where legally permitted, we can carry out various procedures on your behalf with the appropriate authorisation or power of attorney.
Our services include:
- Legal representation in Spain.
- Preparation and management of powers of attorney.
- Representation before notaries.
- Representation before public authorities.
- Carrying out legal and administrative procedures on behalf of clients.
- Representation of buyers and sellers who are unable to travel to Spain.
Rental agreements
Legal protection for landlords and tenants
A rental agreement should clearly establish the terms and conditions between both parties and help prevent future disputes.
We provide legal assistance to both landlords and tenants, helping them prepare, review or amend their rental agreements.
We can assist with:
- Drafting rental agreements.
- Reviewing existing rental contracts.
- Legal advice for landlords.
- Legal advice for tenants.
- Renewal of rental agreements.
- Amendments to contractual terms and conditions.
- Termination of rental agreements.
Property-related taxes
Understand which taxes apply to your property
Buying, selling, renting out or owning a property in Spain can involve a range of tax obligations.
We provide assistance with property-related tax matters and real estate transactions, helping you understand which taxes may apply to your circumstances.
Our services cover:
- Property-related taxes in Spain.
- Income Tax (Impuesto sobre la Renta).
- Non-Resident Income Tax (Impuesto sobre la Renta de No Residentes).
- Taxes on rental income.
- Wealth Tax (Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio).
- IBI, Local Property Tax (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles).
- Tax obligations associated with buying a property.
- Tax obligations associated with selling a property.
- Post-completion property tax matters.
Property purchase costs, taxes & mortgages
Understand the full cost before you buy
When buying a property in Spain, there are various costs and taxes that should be taken into account from the outset.
We help you understand the main expenses associated with the transaction so you can plan your purchase with greater confidence.
We can advise you on:
- Calculating property purchase taxes and associated costs.
- Notary fees.
- Land Registry fees.
- Property Transfer Tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales, ITP), where applicable.
- VAT (IVA) and Stamp Duty (Actos Jurídicos Documentados, AJD), where applicable.
- Mortgage-related fees and expenses.
Post-completion legal services
Our support doesn’t have to end when you sign
Signing the title deed before a notary is one of the most important stages of a property transaction, but there may still be legal and administrative matters to deal with afterwards.
We provide post-completion assistance to make the transition easier and help you manage the responsibilities associated with your new circumstances as a property owner or seller.
Our post-completion services include:
- Legal assistance following completion of the transaction.
- Post-purchase and post-sale tax matters.
- Transfers of ownership and changes to registered details.
- Utility account transfers and related arrangements.
- Administrative procedures.
- Ongoing legal assistance for property owners.
Contact
Do you need help with a legal matter in Spain?
Every property transaction and legal situation is different. Tell us what you need, and we can advise you on the next steps.
We offer face-to-face appointments at our office in San Miguel de Salinas, as well as online consultations via video call.