Property Law in Spain – Legal Services for Foreign Clients (2026)

Spanish property law can feel complicated if you’re buying, selling or inheriting property as a foreign national. Different taxes apply depending on whether the property is resale or new build. Contracts operate differently from the UK and other countries. Deposits can be lost if agreements are not structured correctly. And regional rules vary across Spain.

At Platinum Legal Spain, we provide independent, English-speaking legal support for foreign clients buying, selling and owning property across Spain — including the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida, Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Valencia, Murcia, Madrid, Barcelona, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

Buying Property in Spain

Whether you are purchasing a resale apartment, a villa on a golf resort, a countryside finca, a beachfront home or a new build off-plan property, proper legal due diligence is essential.

We guide buyers through every stage of the process:

• ✔️ Reviewing reservation and arras contracts
• ✔️ Full legal due diligence on ownership, debts and planning
• ✔️ NIE applications
• ✔️ Power of Attorney for remote purchases
• ✔️ Notary coordination and completion
• ✔️ Post-completion registration and utilities

Start here:

• Buying Property in Spain – Complete 2026 Guide
• Due Diligence for Resale Property
• Due Diligence for New Build & Off-Plan
• Costs of Buying Property in Spain
• Reservation Contracts & Arras Explained

Selling Property in Spain

Selling Spanish property involves more than accepting an offer. Sellers must understand capital gains tax, the 3% non-resident retention, plusvalía municipal, mortgage cancellation and contract negotiation.

We help sellers plan ahead and avoid unexpected tax exposure.

• ✔️ Reviewing and negotiating sale contracts
• ✔️ Capital gains tax planning
• ✔️ Managing the 3% retention for non-residents
• ✔️ Handling plusvalía municipal
• ✔️ Mortgage cancellation at completion
• ✔️ Power of Attorney for sellers abroad

Start here:

• Selling Property in Spain – Legal Guide
• 3% Withholding Tax Explained
• Capital Gains Tax on Spanish Property
• Plusvalía Municipal Guide

Property Ownership & Ongoing Legal Matters

Owning property in Spain also involves ongoing legal and tax considerations. These include annual property taxes, non-resident tax returns, community of owners issues, inheritance planning and updating deeds.

We assist clients with:

• ✔️ Updating property deeds
• ✔️ Joint ownership structures
• ✔️ Non-resident tax filings
• ✔️ Inheritance and estate planning
• ✔️ Planning permission and urban issues

Why Legal Advice Is Essential in Spain

Spanish conveyancing is not handled by estate agents. The notary does not act for you. And banks do not verify the full legal condition of a property.

Without independent legal representation, buyers and sellers can face:

• ❌ Undisclosed debts
• ❌ Planning irregularities
• ❌ Non-compliant extensions
• ❌ Unexpected tax liabilities
• ❌ Lost deposits

Proper legal review prevents these issues before money changes hands.

Serving Clients Across Spain

We act for clients across Spain, including:

• Costa Blanca (Alicante, Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja)
• Costa Cálida (Murcia, Mazarrón, La Manga)
• Costa del Sol (Marbella, Málaga, Estepona)
• Valencia
• Madrid
• Barcelona
• Balearic Islands
• Canary Islands

📞 Spain: +34 868 480 646
📞 UK: +44 203 603 8635
📱 WhatsApp: +34 659 111 210
✉️ Email: info@platinumlegalspain.com