Yes — you can buy property in Barcelona without ever setting foot in Spain. Thousands of foreign buyers do it every year by granting a Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) to a trusted Spanish lawyer. This legal tool allows your lawyer to handle the entire process on your behalf — from getting your NIE to signing the final deed.
This guide explains how remote property purchases work in Spain, and how Borderless Lawyers can represent you securely and efficiently.
🧑⚖️ What Is a Power of Attorney for Buying Property?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a notarized legal document that authorizes your lawyer to act on your behalf. It can be limited to property matters or include additional powers, such as:
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Applying for your NIE
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Opening a Spanish bank account
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Signing the arras contract
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Representing you at the notary to sign the deed
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Paying property taxes and registering the title
🔒 It’s fully legal, flexible, and widely used by foreign investors and second-home buyers.
✅ Benefits of Buying Property Remotely via POA
| Advantage | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| No need to travel | Buy safely even if you can’t be in Spain |
| Saves time and flights | Avoid multiple trips for documents or appointments |
| Legal protection | Lawyer handles due diligence and negotiation |
| Smooth closing process | Lawyer attends notary and registers the title |
| Ideal for busy or international buyers | Focus on your life while we handle the details |
📜 How to Grant a Power of Attorney from Abroad
1. Drafting the POA
Your Spanish lawyer drafts a bilingual POA (English–Spanish), customized for your case.
2. Notarization
You sign the POA before:
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A notary public in your country (outside Spain), or
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A Spanish notary, if you’re briefly visiting
3. Apostille or Legalization
The notarized POA must be legalized for international use:
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Apostille (for Hague Convention countries)
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Consular legalization (if Apostille isn’t available)
4. Courier Delivery
You send the original, legalized document to your lawyer in Spain.
✅ Once received, your lawyer can act on your behalf immediately.
📁 What Can Your Lawyer Do with the POA?
With a properly drafted POA, your lawyer can:
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Apply for your NIE number
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Review and negotiate contracts
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Perform full legal due diligence
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Sign the arras contract (deposit agreement)
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Attend the notary to sign the final deed
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Pay the property transfer tax (ITP or VAT)
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Register the title with the Land Registry
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Coordinate with banks, sellers, notaries, and tax authorities
💶 Cost of Power of Attorney Services
| Service | Typical Fee |
|---|---|
| Drafting the POA | €150 – €300 |
| Full property purchase via POA | Included in legal package (€1,500–€4,000) |
| POA legalization abroad | Varies (€50–€200) |
At Borderless Lawyers, we include the POA in our full-service packages for foreign buyers.
🔐 Is It Safe?
Yes — as long as the POA is:
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Drafted by a qualified Spanish lawyer
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Limited in scope to real estate transactions
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Revocable at any time
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Used only by professionals you trust
We take client security seriously. Every POA is customized, monitored, and never reused beyond your specific transaction.
💬 Final Word: Buy from Abroad, Stress-Free
You don’t need to be in Spain to own a home in Barcelona. With a Power of Attorney and the right legal support, the entire process — from NIE to title registration — can be handled remotely and safely.
Borderless Lawyers helps clients worldwide buy property in Spain with:
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Secure Power of Attorney setup
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Complete legal due diligence
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Transparent pricing and full guidance
📞 Contact us to get started with a remote property purchase in Barcelona.