Buying in Isla Cristina?
Have a Spanish lawyer on your side.

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

It applies when you later sell a Isla Cristina 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.

Before completing in Isla Cristina we require a certificate from the community administrator confirming the seller is up to date. Unpaid community charges follow the property for the current year and the three previous ones, so this Isla Cristina certificate protects you from inheriting someone else's debt.