You don’t need to be in Spain to buy a home in Malaga.
With a Spanish Power of Attorney (POA), you can:
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Reserve a property
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Sign the deed
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Pay taxes
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Register ownership
➡️ All remotely, from your home country
At Borderless Lawyers, we handle everything on your behalf.
✅ What Is a Spanish Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) is a legal document allowing a lawyer to:
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Sign contracts and public deeds in your name
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Open a bank account
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Apply for your NIE
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File taxes
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Complete the full real estate transaction
📌 It’s valid only for the actions you authorize — and can be revoked anytime.
🧾 What We Can Do With Your POA
With your permission, we can:
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Conduct due diligence
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Sign the arras contract
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Obtain your NIE
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Attend the notary and sign the escritura
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Pay ITP/VAT, notary and registry fees
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Register the property
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Set up direct debit for utilities and taxes
🌐 Step-by-Step: How to Grant POA from Abroad
1. We Draft the POA
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Tailored to Spanish law
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Bilingual: English + Spanish
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Includes all property and tax actions
2. You Sign at the Notary or Consulate
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In your country or nearest Spanish consulate
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Some countries allow remote video notarization
3. Legalization or Apostille
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Apostille via Hague Convention
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If not, legalization through consulate
4. You Send the POA to Spain
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Mail original to us
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Or use courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS)
📌 Once received, we register and use it immediately.
🏦 Can I Open a Bank Account Remotely?
Yes — with POA, we can:
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Open a Spanish bank account in your name
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Handle payments
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Transfer funds securely for the property transaction
📌 You retain full visibility and control.
🏠 What Kind of Buyers Use This?
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🇬🇧 UK retirees buying a home in Marbella
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🇩🇪 German couples investing in holiday rentals
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🇺🇸 U.S. citizens avoiding international travel
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🇨🇦 Canadians completing remote NIE + property purchase
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🇸🇪 Swedes managing everything from abroad
⚠️ Security Tip: Only Grant POA to a Licensed Lawyer
NEVER sign a power of attorney to:
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Real estate agents
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Unregistered “consultants”
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Unverified intermediaries
✅ At Borderless Lawyers, you’re represented by a Spanish-qualified lawyer, and all actions are transparent.
📬 What Happens After the Purchase?
We send you:
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The certified property deed
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Tax payment receipts
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Land Registry confirmation
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Optional setup for utilities or direct debit
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Advice on annual tax obligations
📞 Want to Buy in Malaga Without Stepping on a Plane?
We help foreign buyers complete the entire purchase process remotely with a secure POA.