Buying a property in Spain is an exciting step—whether you're seeking a holiday home, an investment opportunity, or a new permanent residence. At Heniam & Associates, we simplify the complex conveyancing process, ensuring your property purchase is smooth, transparent, and secure.
Clearly defining your goals is the essential first step. Are you buying:
A holiday home for personal or family use?
An investment property for rental income?
A permanent residence?
Your decision affects visa requirements, property management needs, and legal processes. For instance, non-EU citizens, including UK nationals, must obtain a residential visa to reside permanently or stay longer than 90 days within a six-month period. Renting your property to tourists requires official registration with Spanish tourism authorities—our team expertly guides you through these requirements.
Location is critical. We recommend established, secure, and reputable locations like La Manga Club resort, which provides:
Diverse property options, from apartments to luxury villas
Exceptional security
Full legal assurance and proper property registrations
Heniam & Associates conducts thorough legal checks for every property, especially for new developments or purchases outside established resorts.
Our dedicated legal experts ensure your purchase is compliant, efficient, and transparent. Unlike general international lawyers, our specialised knowledge of Spanish property law significantly reduces the risk of delays and costly complications. We handle:
Negotiations with sellers
Legal checks for outstanding debts, mortgages, and encumbrances
Obtaining your NIE (Spanish Tax ID)
Property registration
1. Preliminary Negotiations
Engage our lawyers early. We negotiate price, terms, completion dates, payment methods, and other key details.
2. Securing Funds
Cash buyers: Ensure immediate availability of funds.
Mortgage buyers: Prefer local Spanish banks—Heniam can connect you to trusted local lenders.
3. Property Reservation A small financial deposit secures your chosen property. Heniam ensures clarity and safeguards your interests at this stage.
4. Exchange of Contracts (Contrato Privado de Compraventa) This legally binding agreement outlines all sale conditions. Typically, you pay a 10% deposit at this point. Our lawyers confirm all legal aspects, including obtaining a Nota Simple from the Property Registry to verify clear title.
5. Completion and Signing of Deeds (Escritura de Compraventa) The final transaction occurs before a Public Notary, officially transferring property ownership. Our team can represent you through Power of Attorney if you cannot attend in person.
6. Registration of Property Title Though not mandatory, registering the title deed with the Property Registry is highly recommended. We manage this process for you, providing protection for your ownership rights.
Typically, total purchase costs amount to approximately 11-12% of the purchase price, including:
Legal fees (~1% + VAT, capped for higher-value properties)
Notary fees (500-2000 euros)
Property Registry fees (scaled based on property value)
Property Transfer Tax (8% in Murcia; VAT 10% for new builds)
Heniam & Associates provides a transparent breakdown of costs upfront, so you always understand your financial commitments.
Buying off-plan properties involves staged payments, VAT, utility connections, and guarantees from developers. Our experienced conveyancing team ensures your investment remains protected throughout this unique purchasing process.
Choosing Heniam & Associates for your conveyancing needs means benefiting from our extensive experience, personalised service, and commitment to transparency. Let us handle the complexities of your property purchase in Spain with our expert guidance and support.