{"id":33545,"date":"2022-11-04T12:22:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T11:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2022-11-04T12:22:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T11:22:21","slug":"learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn about the legal aspects of Real Estate in Spain."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When we talk about the real estate market, we are referring to Real Estate in Spain, a term that is currently widely used. Specifically, we refer to assets that, due to their nature, are immovable from the site where they are located.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">It also means real estate, and is an Anglo-Saxon term that encompasses the rental and sale and purchase of property. In this sense, Spain is currently one of the preferred places to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xenia-cap.com\/real-estate-espana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">invest<\/a> in real estate. It ranks seventh among the most attractive countries for investment in this sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#Real_Estate_legal_news_in_Spain\" >Real Estate legal news in Spain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#What_to_consider\" >What to consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#1_The_legal_system\" >1. The legal system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#2_Contracts\" >2. Contracts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#3_Tributes\" >3. Tributes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#Can_anyone_invest_in_Spain\" >Can anyone invest in Spain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#Stages_of_investment\" >Stages of investment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#Can_the_operation_be_done_from_another_country\" >Can the operation be done from another country?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/learn-about-the-legal-aspects-of-real-estate-in-spain\/#A_good_time\" >A good time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Estate_legal_news_in_Spain\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Real Estate legal news in Spain<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cblspanishlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-en-Espana-barrio-de-Barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"Real Estate in Spain\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-en-Espana-barrio-de-Barcelona.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-en-Espana-barrio-de-Barcelona-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-en-Espana-barrio-de-Barcelona-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-en-Espana-barrio-de-Barcelona-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-en-Espana-barrio-de-Barcelona-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-en-Espana-barrio-de-Barcelona-760x570.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As difficult as it was, Real Estate in Spain in 2021 saw a 32% increase in investments compared to 2020. We are talking about more than \u20ac12,000,000,000,000. Compared to 2019 the increase was 1.6%, and for this year everything indicates that we will be 2.4% above compared to 2021.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">That is why technical expertise is crucial to the success of a negotiation of this magnitude. The investor should never overlook details such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The necessary requirements in terms of compliance.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Legal assistance.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coordinate the notary offices.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be up to date with taxes.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Registration in the corresponding Registry.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Necessary documentation.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No less important is the application of anti-money laundering measures according to Law 10-2010. This procedure takes time and the investor could get discouraged, that is why there is professional advice to guide on these matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_consider\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What to consider<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For those who wish to invest in Real Estate in Spain, there are a few things to keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_legal_system\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. The legal system<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To detail well the operation in terms of the capacity to be able to buy and the legal details that leave it totally &#8220;armored&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Contracts\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Contracts<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Careful attention must be paid to the validity of the contracts to be entered into, as well as to the details regarding guarantees, terms and penalties for non-compliance. This is of paramount importance because it anticipates possible unfavorable events that could tarnish the success of the operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tributes\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Tributes<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is important to know all the details regarding taxation and the costs associated with the maintenance of the property. It is important to detail in time the current legal basis of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_anyone_invest_in_Spain\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Can anyone invest in Spain?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cblspanishlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/inversion-inmobiliaria.jpg\" alt=\"Real Estate in Spain real estate investment\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/inversion-inmobiliaria.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/inversion-inmobiliaria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/inversion-inmobiliaria-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/inversion-inmobiliaria-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/inversion-inmobiliaria-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/inversion-inmobiliaria-760x507.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, any individual or legal entity can do so, as long as the investment is not between 1.500.000\u20ac and 3.000.000\u20ac. In this case, it must be subject to a special regime according to RD 664-1999, which also applies to funds originating in tax havens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_of_investment\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stages of investment<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In Spain the payment of the price of the property is made in two parts, a first part known as a deposit, which ranges from 5% to 15% of the amount of the sale. It is a way of sealing the commitment and has a penalty for non-compliance. The contract will establish when to pay the remaining amount in a second stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_operation_be_done_from_another_country\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Can the operation be done from another country?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, especially if the investor is within the EU. There are cases in which a visa is required, but the investor can authorize legal representation by granting powers of attorney, which can be done in the investor&#8217;s country of origin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When the investment exceeds \u20ac500,000, the investor is entitled to a golden visa. It is an incentive for those who wish to bring their capital into the country. A good legal advisor will help you obtain it without having to travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_good_time\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A good time<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is definitely a good time to invest in real estate in Spain, as long as you have the necessary professional advice. With optimal legal guidance from experts in the area, you will be able to successfully complete your operation and maximize your investment. For any questions you can contact the law firm of Carlos Ba\u00f1o Le\u00f3n since we are experts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/advice-on-real-estate-law-and-construction\/\">real estate law<\/a> and we have more than 35 years dedicated to it in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we talk about the real estate market, we are referring to Real Estate in Spain, a term that is currently widely used. Specifically, we refer to assets that, due to their nature, are immovable from the site where they are located. 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