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How to safely invest in a property in Spain?

The video outlines the benefits of working with a lawyer and investment advisor to purchase property in Spain.

What will you learn from the episode?

Planning to buy a property in Spain? Working with the right person to guide you through the process is crucial to a safe and successful transaction. In this episode, we explain why the support of a Polish-speaking lawyer or investment advisor in Spain is invaluable. You'll learn how a professional familiar with both Polish and Spanish realities can facilitate your purchase and secure your entire investment.

We will talk about the importance of knowing the local regulations, understanding the Polish mentality, having no language barrier and having experience in conducting real estate transactions in Spain. We will also discuss what tasks a lawyer should perform on your behalf to ensure your comfort and save you time.

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Buying a property abroad - especially in Spain - can be an exciting but also complicated process. To avoid stress and risk, it is crucial to work with the right specialist to facilitate and secure the transaction.

Security of transactions

When planning a purchase, we need to ensure maximum safety and comfort. Working with an experienced, Polish-speaking advisor to oversee the entire process will be key. Imagine a situation where the purchased property has an unregulated legal status. An experienced advisor, familiar with both Polish and Spanish regulations, can identify potential problems before you even decide to buy and pay any money. He or she can also easily explain all the procedures to you and relate them to Polish realities so you can better understand them.

Efficient communication - the key to successful cooperation

Buying a property in a foreign country also often involves a language barrier. Working with a competent advisor who knows both Polish and Spanish avoids misunderstandings and ensures smoothness throughout the process, from negotiations to translation of documents. A specialist who understands both Polish and Spanish legal realities can guide the client through the purchase process in a clear and understandable manner, eliminating the risk of mistakes due to language and cultural differences. A significant number of notaries require that an interpreter be present at the deed, especially in the case of a mortgage. This does not have to be a sworn translator, but rather a person competent in law and real estate who will translate the documents from Spanish into Polish.

Comprehensive support at every stage - from documents to paperwork

Understanding the Polish mentality is another important part of the work of an experienced advisor and lawyer. It is important to guide the client step by step through the entire process. There are many important documents to fill out and deadlines to meet. Clients often don't understand why they need to provide certain information, so you need to explain it all to them in detail. For example, with a mortgage, there are special documents that must be filled out by the appropriate deadlines. Often there are also anti-money laundering documents. Our job is to guide the client through all these steps in an understandable way.

What then should the lawyer representing you handle on your behalf? He should check the legal status of the property, make sure there are no debts or other problems, and check the arrears with the administration. In the case of the secondary market, conduct a thorough analysis of the property's documentation, check its compliance with the local zoning plan, draw up purchase contracts, check the developer's licenses, permits and insurance. He should also represent you in offices and institutions, which is often complicated and time-consuming, especially given the differences in Polish and Spanish mentality.

A professional advisor will complete the documents, obtain an NIE number for the client (necessary for the purchase of the property), sign contracts for utilities and report the taxes due. Cooperation with an advisor allows for efficient and effective handling of all procedures, which is especially important in a foreign country where the legal system may be significantly different from the Polish one.

Save time and reduce stress

Buying property abroad can be a time-consuming and stressful process. Working with an experienced investment advisor saves time and minimizes the stress associated with official procedures and formalities. The specialist oversees the entire process and ensures that each step goes smoothly, which translates into comfort and satisfaction with the purchase.

Trust and security - the foundations of a successful transaction

Whether you are buying your first, second or subsequent property, working with someone who will guide you step-by-step from the beginning to the end of the process is crucial. It is important that communication with your advisor or lawyer is clear and smooth. This will help you avoid surprises, delays and problems due to unfamiliarity with customs, language or regulations. Working with the right person will ensure that all the paperwork gets done, and you can pick up the keys with peace of mind, knowing that all taxes have been filed, the deed is drawn up, and all contracts are signed.

Summary

Buying a property in Spain, although it can be a dream come true, requires proper preparation and support. Working with a lawyer and an investment advisor, familiar with both the Polish and Spanish markets, is a guarantee of a safe and comfortable transaction. Thanks to this, the purchase process runs smoothly, and you can focus on enjoying your new home on the Costa del Sol, confident that all the formalities have been completed to the last button.