3 frequent Pitfalls to avoid when buying a property in Spain.

Moving house to Spain is one of the most stressful things you will do during your lifetime, so it is important that you have the very best legal advisor by your side to make the process as smooth as possible. BZN LEX INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS work for you and with you to meet your deadlines and to ensure that you move house how and when you want to, and with the minimum of fuss.

We are glad to share with you 3 pitfalls to avoid when buying a property in Spain. Some people may be under the assumption that using a real estate Solicitor will lead to unnecessary additional expenses when it comes to buying or selling their home.

However, purchasing or even selling a property in Spain is a serious business that can be very daunting; considering all the swindles and frauds committed by unscrupulous agents and developers over the past recent years in Spain. Therefore, always put your trust in a trustworthy independent regulated Law Firm, like « BZN Lex », who will always be by your side.

1º) Always put your trust in an Independent Solicitor

First. Beware of unregulated Estate Agents or low cost “bogus solicitors” that might try to offer you cheap “special legal packages”; because in order to save just a few hundred euros in the short run; you might face every financial as well as legal dire consequences later on; should the property might be illegal, or be affected by breach of planning law (resulting in heavy penalties, fines or even demolition).

Throughout our long professional experience; we have unfortunately witnessed a significant number of cases where, the conveyance process has been irresponsibly carried out by unreliable legal advisors or agents; who deliberately or inadvertently “fail” to detect hidden charges or encumbrances affecting the properties.

2º) Never pay money blindly in advance

Second. In virtually all these cases, the pattern has always been the same: deposits blindly paid in advance to unscrupulous agents; purchase agreements poorly drafted lacking essential information elements or containing abusive clauses; arrogant or greedy estate agents totally ignorant of the property law, serious land grab problems or grave discrepancies affecting the property and Catastro registry; court’s freezing injunctions affecting the ownership of the property and so on.

3º) Double-check the legal situation of the property before signing the purchase agreement

Third. For example, when buying a property in Spain, it is of the utmost importance, – before paying any money to the Seller; Developer or Estate Agent, – ALWAYS to doublecheck very carefully the background legal situation of the dwelling. Distrust those “so-called legal advisors” or agents who might exert pressure on you to pay “blindly” a deposit in advance; because they disregard your interests, and they mindfully be trying to rip you off.

Our comprehensive Legal Reports

BZN LEX INTERNATIONAL LAWYERShas a strong legal team with proven extensive experience in all areas of law. We run an independent and cost-effective Law Firm helping clients across a range of legal services in Spain; and we continually provide complete and “home-made” tailored solutions to individuals and businesses alike.

Our high rate of success is subsequently explained by the fact that after conducting a background legal investigation about the property; we always prepare for all our clients a written comprehensive LEGAL REPORT; which would contain accurate legal information about the legal situation of the dwelling.

Our Legal Reports offer independent, clear and accurate advice, and we ensure that relevant searches are rigorously carried out at the local town hall and land registry; tracking all property records and investigating any possible local urbanization plans affecting the property. In short, our Reports will confirm whether the property might be subject to any current or known future urbanization plans or licenses issued by the government; or affected by any land grab problem, hidden charges or encumbrances. In fact, our fully comprehensive legal reports have fortunately saved many of our clients from being the victims of frauds and as a result; our clients have been able to save thousands of euros in protracted litigation.

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Bear in mind that having the ongoing help of an independent Law Firm like “BZN Lex”; that understands and respects the ins and outs of real estate legalities and more importantly that has your interests at heart; will give you complete peace of mind, saving you both time, money and trouble.

Our multi-lingual comprehensive Legal Reports offer independent and clear accurate advice; ensuring that relevant searches are rigorously carried out at the local town hall and land registry, tracking all property records; investigating any possible problems affecting the property, making sure that no claims are listed against the property.

In fact, for what ends up being only a small fraction of the amount buyers spend on purchasing a property; – and considering how much is at stake, -a regulated qualified lawyer is absolutely crucial and worthwhile.

As indicated before, going without one could ultimately result in much greater costs; and it could turn your dream of living in Spain into a real nightmare.

Remember a home is likely the most significant and largest purchase investment that you will ever make in your lifetime. Therefore, do not take unnecessary risks, and wisely protect yourself from being held legally accountable for the errors of the owner’s past.

Get in touch with us

Therefore, in conclusion, should you need independent and reliable legal advice on buying; selling or renting safely your property in Spain (or for any other legal matter); please kindly CONTACT US and we will be delighted to assist you in a timely manner.

At BZN LEX, we are trained to handle your situation about property conveyance in Spain; which will help ensure that your case is properly dealt with, which in the end will guarantee that the outcome will be in your favour.

All initial enquiries are completely free of charge, so please do not hesitate to call us. We will provide you with a fixed price quotation/ a choice, so please do get in touch today.

Thank you very much for your attention, and we look forward to offer you the benefit of our “know-how”.

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