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

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

It applies when you later sell a Tarifa 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 Tarifa this comes up often. Many country and edge-of-town properties sit on suelo no urbanizable, and some were built or extended without a full licence. Under Andalusia's Law 7/2021 (LISTA) such buildings may only be regularised as an asimilado fuera de ordenación (AFO/DAFO), which limits works, mortgages and tourist use. We verify the exact planning status of your Tarifa property before you commit.