With a Spanish Power of Attorney (POA), our lawyers can handle the entire property purchase in Madrid on your behalf — legally, securely, and efficiently.
This is the preferred method for:
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🇺🇸 U.S., UK, and Canadian buyers
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🌐 Expats or non-residents living abroad
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🏢 Investors buying multiple properties
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🧳 Buyers who want to avoid unnecessary travel
📝 What Is a Power of Attorney for Property in Madrid?
A Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) is a legal document that authorizes a trusted lawyer to act on your behalf in Spain. It is:
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Limited to specific property-related actions
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Valid only for what is listed (e.g. signing the purchase deed)
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Accepted by notaries, banks, tax offices, and registries
📌 You stay in full control — we handle the steps locally.
⚙️ What Can We Do With a Property POA?
With your authorization, we can:
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Apply for your NIE
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Open a Spanish bank account
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Review and sign the arras (deposit) contract
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Conduct all legal due diligence
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Represent you at the notary on completion day
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Pay property taxes
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Register the deed in your name
📌 How to Grant a Spanish Power of Attorney Remotely
Option 1: In Your Country (Before a Local Notary)
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We send you a bilingual POA draft (Spanish + your language)
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You sign it before a notary in your country
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You get it apostilled (under The Hague Convention)
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You courier the original to us in Spain
✅ Common in the U.S., UK, Canada, EU, Australia, UAE
Option 2: At a Spanish Consulate Abroad
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You visit the Spanish consulate in your country
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They prepare and sign the POA in Spanish format
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It’s automatically valid in Spain — no apostille needed
📌 We provide the exact wording and guide you through the process.
📅 How Long Does It Take?
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Signed abroad + apostille: ~1–2 weeks
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Consulate route: ~1–3 weeks depending on appointment availability
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Signed in Spain: Same day (if you’re in the country)
🛡️ Why Use Borderless Lawyers for Your POA?
✔️ We draft all POA documents in Spanish + your language
✔️ We only include the powers you authorize
✔️ Our Madrid-based lawyers act strictly under instruction
✔️ We keep you updated at every step
✔️ You receive all closing documents digitally and by mail
📌 You never lose legal control — we are your trusted legal representative, not a middleman.
💶 What Does a Property POA Cost?
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Drafting: Included in our property service
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Notarization: Local notary fees (varies by country)
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Apostille: €50–€100 (if required)
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Courier: €50–€100 depending on location
📌 We give you a complete POA cost breakdown upfront.
🧭 Example: Canadian Buyer Purchases Madrid Flat Remotely
Our client in Toronto:
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Granted POA via Canadian notary
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We obtained NIE, opened bank account, completed due diligence
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Signed deposit and notary contracts
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Registered deed and sent full ownership file via courier
🎉 Buyer never left Canada — and avoided 2 trips to Madrid.
📞 Want to Buy in Madrid Without Flying?
We’ve helped hundreds of clients purchase property remotely across Spain — with confidence and zero surprises.