NIE number in Spain: Key Point to Buy a Property When you sign property deeds and buy a property in Spain as a foreigner, you will be asked to present your foreign number. The Spanish NIE number (Foreign Identification Number in Spain) can help accomplish many official processes in Spain. Please read our article carefully …
Buying a Flat in Barcelona: Beware of the ‘Reserve’ agreement The ‘reserve agreement’ is a document prepared by a real estate agent. Each one has their own. It’s normally the first document the agent will show you. Despite its name, it does NOT reserve the property in your name. The ‘reserve’ is incorrectly titled and terribly misleading. …
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Spanish Wills for ex-pats with assets in Spain Prepare a Will for Each Country Where You Own Assets WHY? It will make things a lot easier for your heirs. For your assets located in Spain. Keep reading to learn more about why a Spanish will is strongly advised for ex-pats. ⚠️Only a Spanish judge can transfer the title of …
How to Value Property in Barcelona (June 2020) Is the listed price for the property fair? It depends. Barcelona has NO ‘market price’ as each apartment, flat, or house is too distinct to establish uniform pricing. The price of two flats in the same building may differ significantly. Learn how to value property in “La Ciudad Condal”. 1. How …
Apostille: What is it & Why? What is an Apostille? In a Nutshell: When you sign a document before a Notary Public, the Notary confirms your identity. Easy. But what if the Notary Public is a fraud? That’s where the Apostille comes in. It confirms the Notary is legitimate. The Notary confirms the Signer, the …
Where to Buy Property in Barcelona Looking where to Buy Property in Barcelona? Start Here 👇🏻 Barcelona is spread over about 100 sq kilometers. This is an introduction to the neighborhoods and some towns nearby that will help you know and decide where to buy a property in Barcelona. Prices. There’s no standard or ‘market price’ as the …
Buying Property in Barcelona: 10-Step Guide for Foreigners It is a great choice to purchase a property in Barcelona. The “Ciudad Condal” is a city that perfectly combines the Mediterranean lifestyle and remarkable architecture. However, you should proceed with caution. Doing business in a foreign country is not easy. Therefore, we prepared a to-do list that …
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How to Get a Spanish NIE Number? Spanish NIE Number is essential for a wide range of legal purposes and official jobs, whether you are resident or non-resident in Spain. If you want to purchase or rent a house, work and many other purposes, you will need an NIE number. Read this article to learn how …
Four Property-Buying Rules & How typical Purchase Starts I’m Mark Carr, the owner of Spain Advisors. I’m an attorney from California and a long-term resident of Barcelona. I’ve been helping non-Spaniards find and purchase property in the Barcelona area for seven years. Clients hire me to help find a property, make an offer, negotiate the …
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The Reservation Contract in Barcelona: Enough to Buy a Property? Buying a property in Barcelona is the dream of many people. Some of you work, struggle and save money for this purpose. Finally, you like a place and decide to buy it. At this time, real estate agents offer you to sign a reservation agreement. …
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