If you’re living abroad but found your dream home in Malaga, you don’t need to fly to Spain to complete the transaction.
With a properly drafted Power of Attorney (POA), your lawyer can represent you in:
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Signing the purchase contract
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Opening a Spanish bank account
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Signing at the notary
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Filing taxes and registering the property
✍️ What Is Power of Attorney in Spain?
A Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) is a notarized legal document that authorizes someone (usually your lawyer) to act on your behalf in specific legal matters — including real estate transactions.
đź“Ś It must be:
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Signed before a notary
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Clearly limited to property matters
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Translated and legalized (if signed abroad)
🌍 Can I Sign It From My Country?
Yes. You can grant Power of Attorney:
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At a Spanish Consulate in your country
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Before a local notary in your home country
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Then have it apostilled (for Hague Convention countries) or legalized
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âś… We send you a draft in dual language (English + Spanish) and full signing instructions.
🧾 What Can the Lawyer Do With the POA?
Your POA can authorize us to:
| Action | Why It’s Needed |
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| Apply for your NIE | Required for all property transactions |
| Open a Spanish bank account | To pay for the property and taxes |
| Sign arras contract | Reserve the property legally |
| Represent you at the notary | Sign the escritura (deed of sale) |
| Pay purchase taxes (ITP or IVA) | Stay compliant with Spanish tax law |
| Register the property | Finalize your ownership |
🛡️ All powers are limited and specified in the POA to protect you.
🕒 What’s the Timeline to Buy Remotely?
| Step | Approx. Time |
|---|---|
| Draft POA | 1–2 business days |
| Sign and apostille | 3–10 days depending on country |
| Courier to Spain | 3–5 days (express) |
| Transaction completion | Usually within 2–4 weeks of receiving POA |
đź’¸ Is It Safe to Buy Remotely?
Yes — if your lawyer conducts:
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Full due diligence
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Manages funds via client account
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Reviews all contracts
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Sends you clear updates at every stage
At Borderless Lawyers, we’ve handled hundreds of successful remote property purchases across Spain.
🧑‍⚖️ Our Power of Attorney Service Includes:
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Dual-language POA drafting
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Legalization instructions for your country
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Coordination with Spanish notaries and banks
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Weekly updates in your language
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Fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs
đź“ž Want to Buy in Malaga From Abroad?
We’ll handle your Spanish property purchase from A to Z — without you leaving home.