Can you buy property in Madrid without being in Spain? Yes — and thousands of foreigners do it every year. The key is to grant Power of Attorney (POA) to a Spanish lawyer you trust.
At Borderless Lawyers, we help international clients buy real estate in Madrid 100% remotely — from first step to final signature.
🧾 What Is Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial)?
Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows someone else — such as your lawyer — to act on your behalf in Spain.
For property purchases, it can be used to:
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Apply for your NIE
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Sign contracts and the public deed
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Pay taxes and register the property
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Open a Spanish bank account
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Resolve issues after purchase
✅ POA is especially useful if you’re abroad, busy, or not fluent in Spanish.
✍️ How to Grant Power of Attorney from Abroad
You don’t need to visit Spain. Here’s how we do it:
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We draft the Spanish POA in dual language (Spanish + your native language)
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You sign it before a notary in your country (or at the Spanish consulate)
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You send the notarized original to us by courier
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We register it in Spain and act legally on your behalf
📌 We guide you step-by-step and provide templates approved by Spanish notaries.
🛡️ What We Can Do With Power of Attorney
With POA, Borderless Lawyers can:
| Action | Included? |
|---|---|
| Apply for NIE | ✅ |
| Sign arras and deed | ✅ |
| Open Spanish bank account | ✅ |
| Pay taxes and registration fees | ✅ |
| Set up utilities and IBI taxes | ✅ |
| Deal with notaries, registries | ✅ |
| Represent you if issues arise | ✅ |
🧑⚖️ Is It Safe to Use Power of Attorney?
Yes — if drafted properly and given to a licensed, insured lawyer. Our POAs are:
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Limited to your property transaction
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Time-bound (usually 3–6 months)
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Used only for the tasks you authorize
We work with notaries across Spain and abroad to ensure legal security.
📅 How Long Does It Take?
| Step | Time Estimate |
|---|---|
| Draft POA & review | 1 day |
| Sign abroad + courier | 3–7 days (location-dependent) |
| Use POA in Spain | Immediately after receipt |
Some clients complete purchases entirely remotely in under 30 days.
💶 Cost of POA Services
| POA Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Drafting by Borderless Lawyers | Included in all legal packages |
| Notary fee abroad | €40 – €100 (varies by country) |
| Courier to Spain | €50 – €120 (DHL/FedEx recommended) |
We provide bilingual POAs that your local notary will accept.
💬 Final Word
You don’t need to travel to buy your dream property in Madrid. With Power of Attorney, you can complete the entire process remotely — legally and securely.
At Borderless Lawyers, we handle everything:
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Bilingual POA drafting
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Full legal representation
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Transparent communication in your language
📞 Contact us now to start your remote purchase in Madrid, with zero travel required.