Many foreign buyers want to purchase real estate in Marbella without traveling to Spain. Fortunately, Spanish law allows you to delegate all legal steps through a Power of Attorney (POA) — making it possible to buy 100% remotely.
At Borderless Lawyers, we routinely help clients worldwide secure property in Marbella from abroad with full legal protection.
📄 What Is Power of Attorney for Property in Spain?
A Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) is a legal document that authorizes a lawyer to act on your behalf in specific matters — such as buying property, signing contracts, opening a bank account, or filing taxes.
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✅ Signed in Spain at any notary
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✅ Signed abroad and legalized with Apostille
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✅ Written in dual language (Spanish + English or your language)
🏠 What Can Be Done with POA When Buying Property?
With POA, we can:
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Apply for your NIE
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Open a Spanish bank account
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Sign the arras (deposit) contract
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Conduct full legal due diligence
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Sign the notary purchase deed
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Pay all taxes and fees
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Register the property in your name
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Set up utilities and IBI property tax
📌 You never have to leave your home country — we handle it all.
✍️ How to Grant Power of Attorney from Abroad
You can sign the POA:
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At a Spanish consulate in your country
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Before a local notary in your home country, then legalize it with an Apostille
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While visiting Spain, if you’re here for a short time
We prepare the bilingual POA for you and guide you through signing based on your location.
🔒 Is It Safe to Use Power of Attorney?
Yes — when granted to a licensed, independent lawyer, POA is secure. We:
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Limit the scope of the powers to property-related matters
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Provide a full breakdown of actions taken
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Send regular updates and documentation
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Return or cancel the POA upon completion
❌ Never give POA to the seller’s lawyer or real estate agent.
🌍 Who Uses POA to Buy in Marbella?
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Foreign retirees purchasing before relocation
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Investors buying rental property
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Holiday home buyers with limited travel time
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High-net-worth individuals delegating to legal counsel
✅ Over 70% of our foreign clients purchase using POA.
💬 Final Word
Power of Attorney in Marbella gives you full control — without needing to fly in for every legal step. With the right legal team, your property purchase can be smooth, compliant, and fully remote.
At Borderless Lawyers, we draft, process, and execute POA documents with complete transparency — so you can buy in Marbella from anywhere in the world.
📞 Contact us now to begin your remote property purchase in Spain.