Buying in El Puerto de Santa María?
Have a Spanish lawyer on your side.

It isn't legally compulsory, but in El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María property is free of debts, planning problems or licence defects. An independent buyer's lawyer is the only party working solely for you.

For a El Puerto de Santa María 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.

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

It applies when you later sell a El Puerto de Santa María 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.

In El Puerto de Santa María'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 El Puerto de Santa María building before you buy, so your renovation plans are realistic.