Legal

New Homes Marbella can introduce you to the best lawyers on the Coast, ensuring you have smooth and seamless experience.

Your appointed lawyer will carry out necessary checks when you purchase a property. They will focus on several fundamental issues such as:

•  That the property under construction is legally registered in the corresponding Property Registry;
•  That the property is free from charges (mortgages, seizures, etc.)
• That the property has been granted by the Town Hall the corresponding municipal building permit;
• That the legal prescriptions of the planning and building law are complied with.
• The study, preparation and signing of whatever private contracts (reservation agreement, option contract, sale contract) or public ones (purchase/sale deed) which are deemed necessary to execute the purchase operation. 

They will also assist you with the following:

• Applying for your NIE number. This is obligatory for transactions involving property, public documents issued in Spain.
• Opening a Spanish bank account 
• Setting up your utility suppliers i.e IBI, electric, water
• Paying all necessary taxes