1. Are you an estate agent? Do you work for the seller?

No. We are independent lawyers and we only represent you (the buyer). We can coordinate with estate agents, banks, notaries, and other parties—but our duty is to protect your interests.

2. Can I buy property in Spain 100% online?

Yes. Many of our clients complete the entire purchase without travelling to Spain. We arrange Power of Attorney, NIE applications, bank account setup and notary coordination—all remotely.

3. When should I contact you—before or after paying a reservation deposit?

Before, ideally. If you contact us before signing or paying anything, we can review the terms first and avoid unnecessary risks. If you've already paid, we can still step in and protect you from that point.

4. What exactly do you check before I sign?

We run a full legal due diligence: title, charges, licences, planning situation, community debts, and key documents. We explain everything in plain English so you can make an informed decision.

5. Do you offer fixed fees?

Yes. We always agree a fixed fee before starting work. No percentage-based fees and no hidden extras.

6. Where do you work?

Our offices are in Moraira and Dénia (Costa Blanca North). We also cover surrounding areas like Jávea, Benissa, Calpe and Jalón. For online clients, we can assist with properties anywhere in Spain.

7. Can you help with NIE, bank account, and after-sale tax compliance?

Yes. We handle NIE applications, Spanish bank account setup, non-resident tax returns (Modelo 210), rental tax, and any post-purchase legal or tax obligation.

8. How long does the process usually take?

A typical property purchase takes between 4 and 10 weeks from reservation to notary signing, depending on the complexity of the transaction and the parties involved.

Buy property in Spain
with your own lawyer

Unlike the lawyer recommended by the estate agent, we only work for you.

Main tool

Estimate the real cost of buying a property in Spain

Use our free Property Cost Estimator to see purchase taxes, notary and registry fees and ongoing non-resident obligations before you sign anything.

Free orientation tool

Property Cost Estimator

A few short questions about the property and region. Get an instant estimate of the main costs and a clear next-step plan.

Purchase taxes (ITP / VAT)
Notary, registry and legal fees
Ongoing non-resident obligations

This tool gives initial orientation only. Final figures depend on the specific property and region.

Choose how to work with us

Spanish property, online or in person.

The legal quality of a traditional law firm, with the flexibility of online services for clients outside Spain.

In person in Moraira or Dénia

Perfect if you are already in Spain or want to meet your lawyer face to face. We also prefer to meet you in person.

Meet in our Moraira or Dénia offices
We coordinate agents, banks, notaries and local offices
Support with NIE, bank account and digital certificate

Online legal consultation via video call

100% online from abroad

Ideal if you live outside Spain or can't travel. Start with a guided online form and video call — we handle the legal checks, contracts and notary coordination for you.

Start with a short online questionnaire and video call
Same lawyers, checks and contracts as our in-person service
Sign by Power of Attorney and follow everything by email

Before you buy a property in Spain, watch this.

We share three things most estate agents never mention — so you know what to check before reserving a property.

How it works

Buying Property in Spain was never so easy.

Here's the legal roadmap we follow to protect you from day one.

Step 1Intro call + documents

Getting started

Send Property details

If you already have a property, send the listing and any documents you have. If not, contact us and tell us what you're looking for — we'll confirm next steps and a fixed fee.

Step 1 · Intro call + documents

Step 2Before you pay a deposit

Reservation

Review the reservation / holding deposit

We check the clauses, deadlines and deposit risk. If something is unfair, we tell you what to change before you sign or transfer money.

Step 2 · Before you pay a deposit

Step 3Legal Checks

Due diligence

Full due diligence + clear report

We check title, charges, planning situation, community debts and key documents.

Step 3 · Legal Checks

Step 4Private Contract

Contracts

Private purchase contract (arras)

We draft/review the arras contract, protect your deposit and coordinate dates with the seller, agent, bank and notary.

Step 4 · Private Contract

Step 5Notary Signing

Completion

Notary signing & completion

We prepare the deed, confirm funds and documents, and attend the notary (or sign via Power of Attorney). Keys and completion done safely.

Step 5 · Notary Signing

Step 6After-sale

After-sale

Taxes + Land Registry + compliance

We handle the purchase taxes and register the property. We also guide you on non-resident tax obligations after completion (if applicable).

Step 6 · After-sale

Step 7Ongoing support

Ongoing support

We stay with you after the purchase

Non-resident tax returns, rental tax, wealth tax, wills and any property legal issues, handled by the same team.

Step 7 · Ongoing support

The taxes after you buy Renting it out? Tourist licence Protect it with a Spanish will

Moraira · Dénia · Online

Why choose Expat Abogados when buying property in Spain?

Independent legal protection, fixed fees and 30+ years of local experience on the Costa Blanca.

Truly independent advice

We only act for you. No commissions from estate agents or developers, our job is to protect your interests.

Local Costa Blanca expertise

Based in Moraira & Dénia, we know the local pitfalls: planning issues, rural land risks and common "gotchas" in the area.

Clear legal due diligence

We check title, charges, licences, planning and key taxes before you sign — explained in your own language.

Fixed Fees, no surprises

Transparent pricing agreed in advance. No percentage-based fees and no hidden extras.

30+ Years Experience as Lawyers

We started in 1991, and since then we have served 1,000+ clients.

End-to-end completion support

We coordinate with the notary, bank and other parties, and guide you through registration and after-sale tax compliance.

Visit Our Law Firms in Moraira and Denia.

Two real offices on the Costa Blanca — Moraira, where we started in 1991, and Dénia, our registered office. Meet us in person, or handle everything online.

How we work

What happens when you contact us

We review your enquiry, confirm whether we can help, explain the scope and fee, and you decide before we start.

1
Send your enquiry
Tell us what you are trying to do in Spain. You can contact us directly or use one of our tools first.
2
We review the context
One of our team reviews your message, service interest, location and any tool result you shared.
3
We clarify the next step
We may ask for more details, suggest a call, request documents or guide you to the right service.
4
We confirm scope and fee
If we can help, we explain what is included, what is not included and the fee before starting.
5
You decide
No automatic commitment. We only start once the engagement is confirmed.

No automatic commitment. We confirm the scope and fee before we start.

Tell us how we can help in Spain.

Send a few details about your property, tax or inheritance question and one of our lawyers will reply personally, usually within one business day.

Contact information:

Email: legal@expatabogados.com

Phone: +34 609 477 889

WhatsApp (messages only): +34 614 08 68 07

W I F Y T

Independent Spanish lawyers on YouTube.

Videos in English and Spanish where we explain Spanish property, non-resident taxes, tourist rentals and visas for foreigners.

Pricing

Fixed fees, clear scope.

See all our fixed fees — for buying, selling, taxes, wills, visas and paperwork — on one page.

FAQ Buying property in Spain (Costa Blanca & online)

Quick answers about working with independent Spanish lawyers, fees, timeline and how we handle the process remotely.

Buy property in Spain
with your own lawyer