The complete guide to buying property in Spain

Inside the explanation guide

Explanation guide · 43 pages

1. Know what you are buying, and why
2. The purchase at a glance
3. The real budget: price plus 10 to 14 percent
4. Getting your money and paperwork ready
5. Building your independent buying team
6. Choose the location before the house
7. Viewing like a professional
8. Making an offer and reserving the property
9. Legal due diligence
10. Technical and structural checks
11. The private purchase contract: arras
12. Mortgage and money before completion
13. Whose name goes on the deed?
14. Completion day at the notary
15. After completion
16. Ten costly mistakes and how to avoid them
17. Glossary of Spanish terms and FAQ

Inside the checklist & workbook

Checklist & workbook · 22 pages

The step-by-step workbook for international buyers: from your first search to the keys and your first weeks as an owner.

• Decide what you want to buy
• Set a realistic total budget
• Prepare your funds and mortgage
• Build your independent buying team
• Compare locations first, then homes
• Viewing checklist
• Make an offer and negotiate
• Before you pay a reservation
• Documents for legal due diligence
• Technical and structural checks
• The private purchase contract (arras)
• Mortgage and bank checks before completion
• Final checks before the notary
• Completion day at the notary
• After completion