- Barcelona
- Tarragona
- Girona
Buy a property in Spain with confidence and full legal support
We guide you through the entire process of buying your property in Barcelona, Girona or Tarragona, protecting your interests from the very first step through to completion and registration of the property.
Real Estate Advisors in Barcelona
Over 25 years of experience
Independence
Clarity
Buying a property in another country means dealing with documents, procedures and legal concepts that are not always easy to understand. That is why we explain every step in a clear, straightforward and accessible way, answering your questions and making sure you understand the implications of each decision before moving forward.
Personal Support
We are by your side throughout the entire purchase process, from the initial checks on the property through to signing before the Notary and the steps that follow. We coordinate each stage, keep you informed and act as your point of reference in Spain, so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Local legal expertise with an international perspective
At Parodi Lawyers, we have spent decades advising both national and international clients on complex legal matters, with particular expertise in property purchases and cross-border transactions.
Our knowledge of the Spanish legal system is combined with extensive professional experience in the United Kingdom, where we have spent years advising foreign clients with interests and transactions in Spain. This background allows us to understand not only the applicable legal framework, but also the concerns, expectations and needs of those buying property from abroad.
- Over 20 years advising on property transactions
- Over three decades of legal experience
- Over 5 years at international law firms in London
- Expert in international property transactions
- Legal advice for foreign buyers
- Serving Barcelona, Girona and Tarragona
Your lawyer in Spain, from the first step to beyond the purchase
Buying a property from abroad involves much more than simply reviewing documents. You need a professional who understands both the Spanish property market and legal system, can anticipate potential issues and is available to represent your interests throughout the entire transaction.
At Parodi Lawyers, we act as your trusted point of contact in Spain. We coordinate every stage of the purchase, explain the decisions you need to make and protect your interests, so you can move forward with confidence even when managing much of the process from abroad.
Comprehensive property panagement
Make the right choice
Everything you need to buy a property with confidence
Advice before you buy
Property due diligence
We carry out all the necessary legal and administrative checks on the property, including ownership, charges, Land Registry records, Cadastral information, planning status, licences, community of owners and other relevant matters, to determine whether the transaction offers the necessary safeguards.
Management of the purchase process
We assist you with drafting and negotiating the contract, obtaining your NIE, opening a bank account and accessing financing options, while also coordinating the documentation required to complete the transaction.
Signing, taxes and registration
We prepare the final stage of the purchase with you, coordinate the signing before the Notary and assist you throughout the process. After completion, we handle the related tax formalities and registration of the property, and can continue to provide ongoing tax advice afterwards.
Much more than property management
Buying a property from abroad means making important decisions within a legal system you may not be familiar with. Our role is to give you an independent view of the transaction, anticipate potential risks and make sure every step is handled correctly.
- We protect your interests as the buyer.
- We anticipate potential problems.
- We coordinate the entire process.
- We understand international buyers.
This is how we manage your property purchase in Spain
A property may look perfect during a viewing and still have outstanding charges, Land Registry discrepancies, planning issues or other legal circumstances that could affect the transaction. That is why one of the key pillars of our service is property due diligence. We analyse the property and its documentation so you can make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the purchase or reconsider the transaction.
The best time to seek legal advice is before signing a reservation agreement, paying a deposit or making any financial commitment. At this early stage, we review the available documentation, assess the terms proposed by the estate agent or seller, and check the key aspects of the property.
We also carry out the necessary property due diligence to verify ownership, possible charges, Land Registry status, Cadastral information, licences and other matters that may affect the purchase. Our aim is to ensure that you can decide whether to proceed with the transaction with all the relevant information clearly in front of you.
Once we have confirmed that the transaction is viable, we coordinate the necessary procedures and documentation to prepare the purchase. We review and negotiate the private purchase contract, define the terms of the transaction and make sure your interests are properly protected before signing.
We also assist with essential matters for international buyers, such as obtaining your NIE, opening a bank account in Spain and accessing bank financing where required. We centralise the process to avoid delays and ensure that every element is ready at the right time.
When it is time to formalise the transaction, we coordinate the preparation of the purchase deed with the Notary and make sure that the terms previously agreed are correctly reflected. We accompany you during the signing before the Notary and ensure that you understand the content and implications of the documents you are signing, including translation assistance where necessary.
Our aim is to make sure you reach this stage with everything properly prepared, with no uncertainty or important issues left unresolved.
Signing before the Notary does not mark the end of the process. After completing the purchase, there are still tax obligations to deal with and the property must be registered in your name at the Land Registry.
We coordinate these post-completion formalities and can continue advising you on the tax obligations associated with owning property in Spain. This means our support does not end when the purchase is completed, but continues until the transaction and all related formalities have been properly finalised.
FAQs
When should I contact a lawyer if I want to buy a property in Spain?
Ideally, you should seek legal advice before paying a reservation fee, making a deposit or signing any document related to the property. At the early stages of a property transaction, you may be asked to accept conditions that can later be difficult to change, so having legal advice from the outset allows you to understand exactly what you are agreeing to.
At Parodi Lawyers, we can liaise directly with the estate agent or the seller to request the draft reservation agreement and any preliminary documentation we consider necessary. This allows us to review the proposed terms before you take on any significant financial commitment.
If you have already found a specific property, that is precisely the right time to contact us.
What is property due diligence and why is it important?
Property due diligence is a legal and documentary review of the property carried out before the purchase is completed. Its purpose is to confirm that the actual legal status of the property matches what you believe you are buying and to identify any potential risks that could affect the transaction.
Among other matters, we verify ownership, possible mortgages or charges, Land Registry and Cadastral information, licences and planning status, obligations relating to the community of owners and certain aspects connected with utilities.
The result of these checks allows you to make a much more informed decision. If the transaction offers the necessary safeguards, we can move forward. If we identify relevant issues or circumstances that make the purchase inadvisable, we will explain them clearly so that you can reconsider the transaction.
Do I need a NIE to buy a property in Spain?
Yes. The NIE, or Foreigner Identification Number, is required for foreign buyers purchasing property in Spain and is also used for a number of administrative and tax procedures connected with your activity in the country.
At Parodi Lawyers, we assist you with obtaining your NIE and coordinate this process as part of the wider purchase transaction. Whenever possible, it is advisable to arrange it well in advance so that this formality does not delay completion later on.
Depending on your circumstances and whether you are able to travel to Spain, there are different ways of organising the application. If you have already decided to purchase a property, we recommend dealing with the NIE at an early stage so that all the necessary documentation is ready when the time comes to complete the transaction.
Do I need to open a bank account in Spain?
Having a Spanish bank account can make both the purchase itself and the ongoing management of the property considerably easier. It can be used to organise payments related to the transaction and, once the property has been purchased, to pay local taxes, utilities and other regular expenses linked to the property.
Parodi Lawyers can assist you with opening a bank account in Spain and coordinate this process alongside the other steps required to complete the purchase.
Depending on your circumstances, we can also assist you in exploring access to bank financing. Every transaction and every buyer is different, so these matters are assessed individually in order to determine the most suitable approach.
Can you help me obtain financing to buy a property in Spain?
Yes. As part of our service for international buyers, Parodi Lawyers can assist with access to bank financing for the purchase of property in Spain.
Financing should not be considered separately from the transaction itself. The purchase price, available capital, lending conditions and the taxes and costs associated with the acquisition all need to be assessed together in order to understand the overall financial requirements of the purchase.
Our role is to help you organise the process and facilitate the necessary communication to explore the financing options available for your circumstances. The final approval and specific terms of any mortgage or loan will, of course, depend on the relevant bank and its own lending criteria.
What happens on the day of completion at the Notary?
The purchase of a property in Spain is completed by signing the corresponding public deed before a Spanish Notary. Before reaching this stage, the documentation, financial arrangements and all other relevant aspects of the transaction should already have been properly prepared.
Parodi Lawyers coordinates the preparation of the deed with the Notary’s office and assists you during the signing. For international clients, we also make sure that you understand the content and legal implications of the documents you are signing, including translation assistance where required.
The Notary appointment is therefore not an isolated formality. It is the final stage of all the legal checks, negotiations and arrangements completed beforehand. Our aim is to ensure that you reach completion with the transaction fully prepared and no significant issues left unresolved.
Does your service end once the purchase deed has been signed?
No. After signing, there are still important steps required to complete the acquisition properly. These include dealing with the tax obligations arising from the purchase and registering the property in your name at the Land Registry.
Parodi Lawyers continues to assist you throughout this stage. Once the deed has been signed, we coordinate the necessary steps to settle the relevant taxes and subsequently register your ownership of the property.
We can also continue to provide tax advice in relation to owning property in Spain. For an international buyer, it is particularly important to understand which obligations may continue after the purchase has been completed.
Our goal is not simply to get you to the signing, but to make sure that everything that follows is also properly taken care of.