If you’re buying a home in Spain as a foreigner, you’ve probably asked:
“Do I really need a lawyer?”
The answer is a clear yes — and here’s why.
🏠 What a Lawyer Does in a Spanish Property Purchase
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Title check (Nota Simple): Confirm the seller owns the property and it’s free of debt
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Urban planning checks: Ensure land use is legal and construction complies with zoning rules
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Review the purchase contract: Avoid abusive clauses or hidden responsibilities
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Tax and fee guidance: Clarify your obligations as a non-resident buyer
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Coordinate with the notary: Draft public deeds, POA (if needed), and NIE support
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Protect your interests: Unlike the notary, who remains neutral
🚫 Common Risks Without a Lawyer
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Buying a property with hidden debts
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Discovering illegal extensions or builds post-purchase
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Losing your deposit due to unclear arras contracts
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Overpaying taxes or fees due to incorrect assumptions
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Getting locked in to unfavorable terms in Spanish-only documents
📈 Why Foreigners Especially Need Legal Support
Foreign buyers often:
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Don’t speak fluent Spanish
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Aren’t familiar with regional laws (e.g., Catalonia, Balearics, Andalucía)
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Buy remotely — without even seeing the property in person
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Don’t know the differences between notaries, agents, and lawyers
🛡️ How Borderless Lawyers Can Help
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Conduct full due diligence on any property in Spain
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Draft or review your arras and purchase contracts in plain English
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Manage your transaction remotely via Power of Attorney
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Coordinate with banks, agents, and the notary — stress-free
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Offer transparent pricing and fixed-fee packages for foreign buyers
📞 Contact Borderless Lawyers Before You Sign Anything
Don’t leave your property purchase to chance. Borderless Lawyers protects your investment and ensures you buy with confidence.