What Is Conveyancing in Spain?

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer.

In Marbella, this involves:

• Legal due diligence

• Contract negotiation

• Title checks

• Coordination with notaries and the Land Registry

• Tax declarations

💡 Spanish law does not require you to use a lawyer — but as a foreign buyer, it’s absolutely essential to avoid risk.

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⚖️ Why Foreign Buyers Need Independent Legal Help

Unlike many countries, in Spain:

• Real estate agents work for the seller

• Notaries are neutral and do not verify everything

• Many properties are sold with legal or planning irregularities

✅ Our job as your independent lawyer is to protect you, not the agent or seller.

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🔍 Step-by-Step Conveyancing Process in Marbella

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✅ 1. Title Deed Check

• Is the seller the rightful owner?

• Is the property registered properly?

• Are there any liens, mortgages, or embargoes?

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✅ 2. Urban Planning & Zoning Review

• Is the property legally constructed?

• Can you renovate or expand it?

• Is it in a protected zone?

We consult the PGOU Marbella and local planning office.

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✅ 3. Licenses & Certificates

We verify:

• Habitation certificate (cédula de habitabilidad)

• Energy performance certificate (CEE)

• Community of owners’ compliance

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✅ 4. Financial & Tax Review

• Are IBI taxes paid up to date?

• Are utilities, garbage fees, and community charges cleared?

• Are you liable for any pending costs?

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✅ 5. Deposit Contract (Contrato de Arras)

We:

• Draft or review the contract

• Insert protection clauses for the buyer

• Set clear penalties, payment terms, and conditions

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✅ 6. Public Deed Signing at Notary

We coordinate:

• The deed draft with the seller and notary

• Fund transfers

• Verification of all required documents

• Final registration with the Land Registry

✅ If you’re abroad, we handle this fully with Power of Attorney.

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💶 What Does Conveyancing Cost in Marbella?

We provide a clear, fixed-fee quote before starting.

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❌ Common Pitfalls We Help You Avoid

• Buying property with debts or liens

• Discovering illegal constructions after paying deposit

• Not understanding tax implications (ITP, AJD)

• Missing inheritance or residency planning

• Signing contracts that favor the seller

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🧑‍⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Supports You

• Full bilingual due diligence

• Custom-arras drafting & negotiation

• PGOU & urban planning analysis

• Tax advice tailored for non-residents

• Power of Attorney setup for remote buyers

• Title registration + NIE support

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📞 Buying in Marbella? Start with a Legal Review

Before you sign a contract or pay a deposit, have a lawyer review the property.