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English-speaking property law · Costa del Sol & Andalucía

Buying in Córdoba?
Have a Spanish lawyer on your side.

Independent conveyancing in Córdoba handled end to end by Carlos Babot Horcajadas, a Spanish-qualified solicitor — registry checks, debt and charges search, and contracts explained in plain English before you sign anything.

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What we check

Protected & catalogued buildings

For a Córdoba casa-patio we confirm whether the patio and façade are catalogued before you plan a single change.

You receive this as a written due-diligence report before you pay any deposit.

Why it matters here

What makes a Córdoba purchase different

Córdoba's old town — the Judería and the streets around the Mezquita — is a World Heritage set built around the famous casas-patio. Many of these houses are catalogued, and the protection reaches façades, patios and structure, tightly governing what an owner may change. For buyers planning a restoration, the protection level isn't a detail; it defines the project.

In the Judería and around San Basilio, the catalogued casa-patio limits what an owner may touch, so the protection level defines the project.

Specific to Córdoba

The risks we check for in Córdoba

Planning & licences

We check the heritage cataloguing of the house and the protected set, including patio and structural protections, before any works are planned.

Tourist-rental viability

Tourist letting is possible but constrained by protection and, in places, by local limits. We confirm the position for the specific property.

The process

From reservation to keys, with no surprises

NIE & representation

We obtain your NIE and, if you're abroad, act under power of attorney so you never have to fly over to sign.

Due diligence

Full nota simple search at the Córdoba Land Registry: ownership, charges, debts, embargoes and planning/licence status.

Private contract

We review or draft the contrato de arras, protect your deposit and agree completion terms before any money leaves your account.

Completion at notary

Signing of the escritura before a notary in Córdoba, with funds and taxes handled correctly.

Registration & taxes

We register the deed, settle ITP/AJD and plusvalía, and set up your non-resident position via Modelo 210.

Guides & resources

Buying in Córdoba: 10 guides worth reading first

Written by Carlos Babot Horcajadas for international buyers. These are the questions that come up most on a Córdoba purchase — read them before you sign anything.

Common questions

Conveyancing in Córdoba — answered

Do I really need a lawyer to buy in Córdoba?

It isn't legally compulsory, but in Córdoba it is strongly advisable. The estate agent and the notary don't represent your interests — the notary only confirms the signing is formally correct, not that the Córdoba property is free of debts, planning problems or licence defects. An independent buyer's lawyer is the only party working solely for you.

How much does conveyancing cost in Córdoba?

For a Córdoba purchase our fees are agreed in writing before we start, so there are no surprises. The exact amount is to be determined for your specific case — it depends on the property, the price and the checks involved (a straightforward resale, an off-plan, or a property needing extra due diligence). Tax (ITP or VAT), notary and Land Registry fees are separate, and we set all of it out for you up front.

Can you handle my Córdoba purchase if I'm not in Spain?

Yes. We obtain your NIE and act under a power of attorney, so the searches, contracts and the signing before the notary serving Córdoba can all be completed without you travelling. Most of our international clients complete their Córdoba purchase entirely remotely.

What is the 3% retention when I sell in Córdoba?

It applies when you later sell a Córdoba property as a non-resident: the buyer withholds 3% of the price and pays it to the tax office on account of your capital-gains tax, via Modelo 211. We make sure it is calculated correctly and reclaimed where too much has been withheld.

The building is listed or in a protected zone — what can I change?

In Córdoba's protected areas, a building catalogued or within a Conjunto Histórico is governed by Andalusia's Heritage Law 14/2007 and the local catalogue. Façades, structure and even interiors can be protected, and works need specific authorisation. We check the protection level of your Córdoba building before you buy, so your renovation plans are realistic.

Official resources

Verify it yourself — Córdoba

We believe in transparency. These are the official sources behind the checks above, relevant to a Córdoba purchase:

Carlos Babot Horcajadas, property lawyer in Málaga

Carlos Babot Horcajadas

Abogado · Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Málaga (ICAMÁLAGA) nº 10.971

Spanish-qualified lawyer specialising in real-estate and tourism law for international buyers across the Costa del Sol and Andalucía — conveyancing, due diligence, tourist-rental (VUT/VFT) viability and non-resident tax. I act for the buyer only, with fees agreed in writing before we start, and I explain every step in English.

I practise at Babot-Aranguren Abogados, a Málaga firm established in 1993, and serve as Secretary of the Board of the AEEGC. I work in English, Spanish, Catalan and Italian.

Babot-Aranguren Abogados · est. 1993
Calle Salvago 3, 1º Izq · 29005 Málaga · +34 663 22 78 35
babot-aranguren.com
Babot-Aranguren Abogados office in central Málaga
Our office in central Málaga — Calle Salvago 3, a short walk from the Land Registry and the courts.

Get your Córdoba purchase checked properly

A free 20-minute call, no obligation. Message us on WhatsApp, call, or send the form and Carlos Babot Horcajadas will get back to you — in English.