Spanish Property Guide - Buying Property In Spain
Section 4: Buying Property In Spain Checklist
You may find it useful to print and use the following checklist:
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Decide what you are buying, where and why. If necessary take advice on this. |
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2 |
Fix a budget. |
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Investigate finance and think about likely deposit. |
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Discuss with us who should own the property and how the process works |
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View properties / choose a property. |
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6 |
Send any contract to us to check prior to signature. |
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If it is a reservation contract, pay small reservation fee. |
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Payment of Full purchase deposit. | |
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Lawyer deals with purchase. |
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If you are moving to Spain arrange removal company. | |
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Arrange insurance. |
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13 |
Arrange Power of Attorney. |
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14 |
Arrange NIE Number. |
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Signature of title deeds and registration at Land registry. |
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16 |
Transfer utilities into your name. |
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Make a Spanish will and review your English will. |
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Arrange for Fiscal Representation. | |
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Arrange insurance – contents / buildings / health. | |
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Enjoy a well deserved holiday in your new property! |
To jump to our other sections on the topic of buying property in spain, see below:
Section 1 - Do I Need a Lawyer?
Section 2 - The Spanish Property Buying Process
Section 3 - Spanish Property - Fees & Taxes
Section 4 - Spanish Property Buying Checklist
Section 5 - Spanish Wills & Inheritance
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