# Buying property in Spain – Maison Française des Affaires Civiles & Patrimoniales > Buying in Spain: referral to Spanish legal professionals, partner notary and lawyer, to secure your project. [Expatriates & Wealth](https://la-maison-francaise.com/en/expatriates-wealth/) # Buying property in Spain You want to invest and secure your property purchase in Spain: I put you in touch with legal professionals in Spain, a partner notary and lawyer specialising in property law and international taxation. ## Why I can help - Securing the purchase legally: land-registry, planning, service charges, conformity of the title - A Spanish lawyer registered with the bar, used to foreign and French-speaking clients - A clear, transparent process, with no fees - You are kept informed of the progress of your file at every stage - Compliance with the anti-money-laundering (KYC) obligations applicable in Spain ## Why a partner lawyer is essential **1. A legal system radically different from French law** - No exact equivalent of the French notary acting as a neutral guarantor of the sale - Property rules, planning and taxation vary from one autonomous community to another (Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencia…) - Risks specific to Spain: undeclared buildings, easements not visible in the land registry, unpaid debts attached to the property **2. The lawyer recommended by the seller or the agency is not neutral** - Some agencies work with firms whose interests are aligned with the seller's, which can lead to insufficient checks on the documents - An independent lawyer, chosen and paid by the buyer alone, removes this structural conflict of interest **3. The cost of a lawyer is negligible compared with the risk** - The risk of an insufficiently secured purchase: cancelled sale, tax reassessment, co-ownership dispute, or even an outright loss **4. Support that goes beyond the signature** - Land-registry and property-register checks (Registro de la Propiedad) - Obtaining an NIE and opening a Spanish bank account - Advice on how to structure the purchase (in your own name, a French SCI, a Spanish company) according to your wealth plans - Post-purchase tax returns (wealth tax, Modelo 720 for residents) **5. Time saved and peace of mind when buying from a distance** - Clients often remain in France for part of the process - The lawyer secures the key stages without your needing to be physically present throughout ## The process in 4 steps - **Qualification** : identifying your needs (budget, region, type of property, timeline) - **Referral** : handing the file over to the partner Spanish lawyer - **Due diligence** : legal, land-registry and tax checks on the property by the lawyer - **Signing** : negotiation, notarial deed and post-purchase follow-up ## Who it is for - You are considering buying a second home or a rental investment in Spain - You are planning to move abroad or relocate for tax purposes - You want to invest to diversify your assets internationally ## Other situations [Clarify A legal and wealth dilemma One-to-one support to clarify roles and responsibilities. Find out more](https://la-maison-francaise.com/en/family-wealth/legal-and-wealth-dilemma/) [Structure A wealth roadmap in a complex situation Preparing and managing family files: change of matrimonial property regime, dismemberment of ownership, joint ownership, estates, transfers, asset protection. Find out more](https://la-maison-francaise.com/en/family-wealth/wealth-roadmap/) [Coordinate Coordination and collaboration with legal professionals Analysis and preparation of files for professionals: notaries, lawyers, experts and advisers. Find out more](https://la-maison-francaise.com/en/family-wealth/coordination-with-legal-professionals/) [International A family in international mobility Binational couple, mobility, cross-border estate: a single point of contact for an overall view of your assets, particularly with Spain. Find out more](https://la-maison-francaise.com/en/expatriates-wealth/international-families/) Contact ## Let's talk about your situation. Describe your request in a few lines. Florence will reply to you personally, by email, in complete confidence. --- Source : https://la-maison-francaise.com/en/expatriates-wealth/buying-property-in-spain/