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

It isn't legally compulsory, but in Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada can all be completed without you travelling. Most of our international clients complete their Granada purchase entirely remotely.

It applies when you later sell a Granada 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.

Not always. Granada restricts new tourist-rental (VUT) registrations in parts of the centre, and a community can also prohibit short-term letting. If a buy-to-let return is part of your plan, we confirm whether a licence is actually obtainable for that specific Granada address before you buy.

In Granada'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 Granada building before you buy, so your renovation plans are realistic.