Many foreign buyers want to purchase property in Marbella but:
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Can’t travel to Spain
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Need to act quickly to reserve a property
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Are managing the process from another country
✅ The solution is simple: use a Power of Attorney (POA) to buy remotely with the help of a trusted Spanish lawyer.
🧾 What Is a Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial)?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets someone act on your behalf in Spain — limited to specific tasks like:
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Applying for your NIE
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Opening a bank account
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Signing the arras contract
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Completing due diligence
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Attending the notary on your behalf
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Paying taxes and registering title
It’s tailored to your transaction and always revocable.
✈️ How to Grant Power of Attorney From Abroad
You can sign a POA:
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At a Spanish consulate near you
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With a notary in your home country, then legalize it (apostille or legalization)
📩 We send you the exact POA text in Spanish and English, and guide you through every step.
🛠️ What We Handle With POA in Marbella
| Step | What We Do for You |
|---|---|
| ✅ NIE application | Apply and collect your Spanish tax ID |
| ✅ Bank account | Open and manage a Spanish account |
| ✅ Due diligence | Verify title, debts, planning issues |
| ✅ Deposit contract | Sign and negotiate the arras |
| ✅ Final deed | Attend the notary, pay, and register title |
| ✅ Utility setup | Water, electric, IBI, community fees |
You receive a full report and scanned documents at each stage.
🧑⚖️ Is It Safe to Use Power of Attorney in Spain?
Yes — if done properly with:
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A limited, specific POA
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An experienced Spanish property lawyer
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Transparent communication and clear documentation
At Borderless Lawyers, your POA is:
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Used only for your transaction
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Notarized, timestamped, and limited in scope
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Cancelled after the purchase, if desired
💶 What It Costs to Buy Remotely
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Drafting POA | Included in legal fees |
| Notarizing abroad | Varies by country (€50–€200) |
| Apostille/legalization | ~€40–€60 |
| Courier to Spain | ~€50 (or scanned for consulate use) |
We help reduce costs by using consulates when possible.
🌍 Who Typically Buys Remotely in Marbella?
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Busy professionals in the UK, USA, Canada, UAE, South Africa
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Retirees unable to travel due to health or visa timing
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Investors reserving off-plan or bank-owned properties
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Holiday home buyers acting fast on market deals
📋 Step-by-Step Remote Purchase Timeline
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We draft POA and email it to you
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You sign at a consulate or notary
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We receive POA and begin the purchase
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You receive full updates at every milestone
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You receive the title deed, invoices, and keys — all without visiting Spain
📞 Want to Buy in Marbella Without Travelling?
We make remote property purchases easy, secure, and fully legal. Let our Marbella-based lawyers guide your transaction from start to finish.