Our Legal Services

 Property conveyancing in Spain can be daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the legal system or international buyers requiring a mortgage from a Spanish bank. Our English-speaking Spanish property lawyer specialises in real estate transactions, offering specialised expertise and experience. We leave no stone unturned, conducting thorough due diligence, verifying legal status, and identifying any potential issues to ensure a seamless property transfer process. 

This unique number is vital for anyone who wishes to engage in various financial activities within Spain, including buying property.   

Understanding the NIE Number The NIE number, or Número de Identificación de Extranjero, is an identification number issued to non-Spanish residents. Similar to a National Insurance number in the UK.

A Spanish residency visa is a permit that allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain for an extended period. 

Any stay longer than 90 days will usually require a visa though the type of visa needed may depend on the applicant’s intentions in the country.

Each type of residency visa has different requirements, including financial stability, health insurance, and, in some cases, employment or investment in Spain. 

  Your Resident Card or Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE).

We can complete the necessary documentation and guide you through the process so that there is no interruption to your status in Spain.

  If you have been legally resident in Spain for over 6 months and hold a UK driving licence, then you must get this exchanged for a Spanish driving license.

If you fail to do so and are caught in a police check, and your identity card and driving licence are checked, you could face a fine if your UK driving licence has not been exchanged.

  We will finalise all documentation required for the notary, arrange the appointment and attend with you, giving you peace of mind during the whole process.

  We can advise on what bank account is best for you,  Resident / Non - Resident, attend with you when opening an account and make sure all essential direct debts are set up for you.

  Arranging any mortgage abroad can be a daunting prospect, that’s where Bella Casas Legal comes in. We offer expert advice on getting a mortgage in Spain, 

If you’re looking for a mortgage in Spain, Mortgages are available for residents and non-residents (depending on whether you will be buying a home to live in permanently, or a holiday home). 

  Once you have found the right home for you in Spain, you will need to ensure all utilities are operating in your name before you move in. As well as electricity and water, this may include mains gas if it is available in your area, and possibly home internet or a landline telephone.

We will arrange to have water and electricity supplies put into your name and linked to your bank account for bill payments.

  If you own Spanish assets then it is highly advisable to have a Spanish will dealing with the distribution of assets upon death.

The benefits of having a Spanish will are:

• It will be quicker and easier to administer the Spanish assets
• It will be cheaper to finalise the Spanish Inheritance
• You can mitigate and or reduce Spanish inheritance tax
• You will leave your Spanish assets to the beneficiaries that you choose.

  The Spanish land registry is a vital resource for protecting property rights and ensuring secure real estate investments. It offers critical information related to property ownership and outstanding debts or liens.

The Spanish Land Registry can help to verify whether a seller holds title to a property being sold or not.