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THE PURCHASING PROCESS

 

Other Expenses

 

Other costs that you should bear in mind when considering a property purchase in Spain are as follows:

 

  • º Bank fees & Mortgages fees

  • º Legal fees for making a will in Spain

  • º Connection charges for water, electricity & telefone

  • º Insurance of your property and its contents

  • º Fiscal advice and representation

  • º Representation in negotiations with your prospective Residents’ Association (Comunidad de Propietarios)

 

 

 

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The Purchasing Process

1. Finding a Property.
2. Real Estate Agents.
3. Choosing a Lawyer.
4. Negotiating the purchase.
5. The Reservation Contract and Deposit.
6. Exchange of Private Purchase Contracts.
7. Completion.
8. Registry.
9. Special Considerations when buying Off-Plan.
10. Fees when buying.
11. Taxes when buying.
12. Other Expenses.
13. Differences between the contract price & the amount actually paid.

Selling

1. Real Estate Agent & Lawyer.
2. Fees when selling.
3. Taxes when selling.

Charges Taxes & Expenses for Property

1. Service Charges in Communities.
2. Annual Real Estate Tax. ( IBI )
3. Rubbish Collection Tax.
4. Capital Assets Tax.
5. Property Owners’ Imputed Income Tax.
6. The Tax Returns.
7. Insurance.
8. Mortgages.

Other Legal Matters

1. NIE – Identification number.
2. Open Spanish Bank Account.
3. Making a will in Spain.
4. Inheritance Tax.
5. Investment Opportunities on Spain.

 

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