Stress-Free Buying? Start with a Clear and Transparent Purchase Process

Guidance from Start to Finish When Buying a Home on the Costa Blanca

Dreaming of buying a house in Spain? Let us take the stress out of the process! We’ll guide you step by step, making sure you feel confident and excited as you secure your perfect home. Discover below how we make your dream a reality — with clear support every step of the way.

Step 1: Making an Offer on a Property in Spain

Together, we discuss the best bidding strategy based on the property, your wishes, and the current market situation. This includes deciding on the offer amount, completion date, included furniture, and other conditions.

What We Do Next for You:

  • We submit the offer on your behalf.

  • We handle the negotiations with the seller on your behalf.

  • We ensure clear and accurate communication throughout the process.

✅ Offer accepted? Then we move on to the next step. 🚫 Not successful? No worries — we’ll explore together whether a revised offer makes sense.

🔑 This is how you start well-prepared when buying a house in Spain.

Step 2: Reserving the Property

Once your offer is accepted, the property is temporarily reserved for you through an official document.

Key point:

  • Reservation Deposit

  • The amount will later be deducted from the final purchase price.

  • The property is taken off the market.

Sometimes this step is skipped, and we proceed directly to the preliminary sales contract (‘arras’), depending on the situation.

Step 3: Legal Check and NIE Number Application (if needed)

We strongly recommend hiring a specialized lawyer. They will check, among other things:

  • Property ownership rights and any outstanding debts

  • Building permits and land registry information

  • Whether everything complies with Spanish law

 A lawyer also assists you with:

  • Application for the NIE number (tax identification number for foreigners)

  • Opening a Spanish bank account

  • Arranging Power of Attorney and Notary Appointments in Spain

  • We collaborate with reliable Dutch-speaking lawyers on the Costa Blanca.

Step 4: Preliminary Sales Contract (‘arras’)

After the reservation, the next step is signing the preliminary sales contract.

This contract includes:

  • The agreements between buyer and seller

  • A deposit of 10% of the purchase price

  • The previously paid reservation amount is credited towards this deposit

  • The key handover date is scheduled

 

Step 5: Official Transfer of Ownership at the Spanish Notary Office

The official property transfer in Spain takes place at the notary. You can be present in person, or your solicitor can represent you with a power of attorney.

During this step:

  • At this stage, the final payment of the purchase price is made to complete the property transfer.

  • All applicable fees and property taxes are settled at this stage.

  • The property is registered in the Spanish Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad).

 Additional services we offer include:

  • Assistance with connecting essential utilities such as water, electricity, and internet.

  • Support in obtaining the right insurance policies

  • Optional service: drafting your Spanish will

After-Sales Care and Extra Services for Buyers

Want to learn more about buying a property in Spain? Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.

 

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