Introduction to Spain

Buying in Spain

Is the Conveyancing process in Spain similar to that in England?
No. The Spanish legal system is very different from the English.
Generally speaking, however, as long as your lawyer makes the necessary checks and enquiries similar to those that we would make in England, then there is hardly any more need to worry about buying a house in Spain than about buying one in England.
Once you have chosen your independent legal representative then he/she will be able to proceed with the following checks:

• The title of the property is satisfactory: making certain that the person who is selling the property to you actually owns it and that there are no charges on the property that adversely affect it.
• When appropriate, checking to see that the property, when built, had the necessary licences and permissions. Click for more useful buying information for Spain..

Facts about Spain

Size

• Spain 547,030 km²
• UK 245,000 km²

Population

• Spain 60,180,529 (July 2003)
• UK 60,094,648 (July 2003)

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Spain F.A.Q.s

Q: Can I afford a property in Spain?
With UK property prices increasing, many people are using equity from their current home to fund a foreign purchase.

Q: Would I need a Spanish mortgage?
Spanish mortgages are available usually to a maximum of 70% of the value of the property and as in the UK are subject to status

Q: What’s the market like in Spain?
The Spanish property market is very robust, with expected price increases ranging from 10%-25% depending on area.

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