Buying Property in Spain – Secure Review of All Documents and Licenses

Our expert team reviews all paperwork, title deeds, and required licenses to provide you with maximum legal certainty before signing.

Buying Property in Spain – Secure Review of All Documents and Licenses

Our expert team reviews all paperwork, title deeds, and required licenses to provide you with maximum legal certainty before signing.

Purchasing a property in Spain is a significant investment that should be handled with care. A thorough review of all documents and licenses ensures your purchase is legally compliant and risk-free. Our team provides a complete service to verify every legal and technical aspect of your property, from the purchase contract to the municipal permits. This allows you to buy with full confidence and peace of mind.

Purchasing a property in Spain is an excellent investment, provided all documents, licenses and technical certificates are thoroughly reviewed. We offer a structured, transparent and legally secure document review for your desired property – from the initial analysis to the final transaction.

Why a comprehensive review is essential

In Spain, requirements for properties vary by region and municipality. Missing licenses, incomplete land registry data or undeclared modifications can cause delays, extra costs or even the cancellation of the purchase.


Our structured review ensures your property is legally compliant, its use is authorised and the purchase price is based on reliable facts.

What we check for you

  • Ownership and identity: Land registry extract, seller’s identity, mortgages and encumbrances.
  • Urban planning status: Licenses (building, first/second occupancy), consistency with cadastral records and registry.
  • Usage rights: Community statutes, tourist rental licenses, usage restrictions.
  • Technical certificates: Energy performance certificate, installation certificates (electricity, water, gas), technical reports.
  • Taxes and fees: IBI receipts, municipal fees, outstanding debts.
  • Documents for the notary: Purchase deed, payment terms, encumbrances.

Our service – clear and reliable

  • Document check: Obtaining, reviewing and assessing all relevant documents.
  • Risk report: Traffic light system (green/yellow/red) for legal and technical status.
  • Administrative management: Obtaining missing licenses and certificates, communication with authorities.
  • Expert coordination: Architects, surveyors, technicians.
  • Notary support: Preparing the deed, checking documents, attending the signing.

Process – how we work

  1. Initial consultation: Needs analysis, review of documents, fixed price quote.
  2. Collection and review: Requesting documents from registry, cadastre and town hall.
  3. Evaluation and recommendations: Report with risks and options.
  4. Completion and support: Preparing the deed, transferring utilities.

Common risks we identify

  • Discrepancies between cadastre and land registry.
  • Missing licenses or undeclared modifications.
  • Debts with the community or local council.
  • Usage restrictions in statutes or local regulations.
  • Technical defects or missing certificates.

Your benefits with us

  • Legal certainty.
  • Cost transparency.
  • Time savings.
  • Support in negotiations.
  • Multilingual service.

Who is this service for?

For private buyers, investors and companies looking to buy safely in Spain.

Final result

A due diligence report with evaluation, risks and next steps.

Pricing

We offer fixed packages or customised pricing.

How to get started

  1. Send enquiry with property details.
  2. Approve quote to start work.
  3. Receive report with recommendations.

Ready to buy safely in Spain?
Contact us for a free initial assessment and clear fixed-price offer.

Your advantages with us

How does our property document check work?

  • Initial analysis

    We collect all available documents for the property and review its legal, technical, and urban planning status.

  • Legal verification

    We check title deeds, land registry entries, building permits, and all relevant licenses.

  • Report & recommendations

    You receive a clear report outlining any risks, legal concerns, and recommendations for a safe purchase.

  • Full support

    We assist you throughout the entire purchase process – including the notary appointment and coordination with authorities.

FAQ – Buying a Property in Spain

A thorough review of all documents and licenses helps prevent legal issues, unexpected costs and potential cancellation of the purchase.

We check the land registry extract, cadastral records, building permits, usage licenses and technical certificates.


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Yes, we handle the application for missing licenses and certificates with the relevant authorities.

Our service is multilingual – English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch.

Usually between 7 and 14 days, depending on document availability.

Everything you need to know about document checks when buying property in Spain

Buying property in Spain is a valuable opportunity – but it carries risks if documents are missing or not properly reviewed. Many buyers rely on incomplete seller information or are unaware of the local legal framework.

Our experts handle the full verification process: We check ownership, land registry entries, licenses, and technical reports. This way, you gain full legal clarity and avoid costly surprises before signing at the notary.

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