Buyers Guide

We are dedicated to ensuring that we find you the property that meets your needs and requirements and most importantly makes you happy and to that end we are at your complete disposal. We understand that trust and transparency are essential and that is why we collaborate with one of the most established lawyers in Nerja, for that essential feeling of security that all buyers need. The following notes set out the basics when you decide to buy a property in Spain :

• It is customary to pay a "holding deposit" minimum of € 3000 upon making an offer on a property (and having been accepted), generally to the Estate Agent, or another third party, to have the property taken off the market. Later with a Preliminary Contract a deposit of 10% of purchase price is paid.
  
  
• Lawyers on both sides are put in touch with each other.
  
  
• General paperwork – NIE Number, Spanish Bank Account, Checks on property via lawyer.
  
  Costs :
  Property Transfer Tax 6 – 10%
  Notary Costs, Title Deed Tax, Land Registry 1 – 2.5%
  Legal Fees 1 – 2%
  Estate Agent Fees 5%
  
  
• Upon completion, signing at Notary