Advocats Abogados is an independent English-speaking law firm with offices in Valencia and Moraira, on the Costa Blanca. We advise foreign buyers, property investors, property sellers, landlords, tenants and non-resident owners on Spanish property, rental, wills and inheritance matters.
Our legal services include property purchases and sales, legal due diligence, Land Registry searches, rental agreements, fiscal representation, Spanish wills, inheritance procedures and the transfer of Spanish assets to heirs.
We assist clients in Valencia, Alicante, Moraira and across the Costa Blanca. Through our association with a London-based legal practice, we also provide coordinated support for UK clients with Spanish property transactions, cross-border inheritance matters and legal documentation.
Juan Torres de Miguel, founder of Advocats Abogados and member of the Valencia Bar Association (ICAV no. 6,633), has experience working with established law firms in the United Kingdom and Spain. We provide clear legal support in English and Spanish, from the first enquiry and legal checks through to completion, registration and post-completion requirements.
Please contact Advocats Abogados if you would like to discuss your particular legal requirements or receive further information about our property, rental, will and inheritance services.
Buying, selling, renting or inheriting property in Spain involves legal, tax and administrative requirements that should be reviewed carefully before documents are signed or money is paid.
Advocats Abogados provides legal advice for foreign buyers, international investors, property sellers and non-resident owners in Valencia, Alicante, Moraira and the Costa Blanca. We can represent you throughout the legal process, helping to ensure that the relevant documentation, Land Registry information, contractual terms and tax obligations are properly considered.
When buying or selling a property in Spain, we liaise with estate agents, sellers, buyers, developers, other lawyers, Notaries and the Land Registry. We carry out the appropriate legal checks to identify registered ownership, mortgages, charges, restrictions and other liabilities that may affect the property.
Our aim is to help clients make informed decisions and complete their Spanish property transaction with clear legal advice at every stage.
Advocats Abogados can assist you with the following property services. Please follow the links below for further information or contact us to discuss your circumstances.
We provide legal assistance for foreign buyers, investors and property sellers involved in real estate purchases and sales…
Advocats Abogados provides legal advice on residential property rental matters in Valencia and the Costa Blanca…
A Land Registry search is useful when you need official information about a property in Spain…
Non-resident owners of property in Spain must comply with Spanish tax obligations that may arise from ownership…
If you own a property or other assets in Spain, making a Spanish will is generally recommended…
This service is designed for heirs, beneficiaries and families who have inherited property, funds or other assets in Spain…
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Advocats Abogados provides English-speaking legal services from Valencia and Moraira, on the Costa Blanca. We advise local and international clients on Spanish property purchases, sales, rentals, wills, inheritance and related legal matters.
Our office in Valencia supports clients in the city and surrounding area. Our Moraira office serves clients in Alicante, the Costa Blanca and nearby coastal locations. Through our association with a London-based legal practice, we also assist UK clients requiring coordinated support for property, inheritance and legal documentation matters connected with Spain.
Whether you are buying a property, selling a Spanish home, investing in real estate, renting property, making a Spanish will or managing an inheritance, we can explain the process in English and Spanish and guide you through the legal stages involved.
We provide legal assistance for foreign buyers, investors and property sellers involved in real estate purchases and sales in Valencia, Alicante and the Costa Blanca.
Before you buy, invest in or sell a property in Spain, we carry out legal due diligence on issues relevant to the transaction. This can include checks on the registered owner, the seller or developer, the legal status of the property, Land Registry charges, mortgages, restrictions and other matters that could affect your decision or the completion of the transaction.
Our property conveyancing service includes the following:
- Legal searches and due diligence relevant to the purchase or sale of the property.
- Review of the legal status of the property, including registered ownership, charges, mortgages, restrictions and liabilities recorded at the Land Registry where applicable.
- Assistance with reservation agreements, deposit arrangements, private purchase contracts and the agreed terms and conditions of the transaction.
- Communication and coordination with the estate agent, seller, buyer, developer, the other party’s lawyer and the Notary Public.
- Assistance for foreign buyers and investors who require a Spanish NIE number for property, tax and administrative procedures.
- Advice on the documents required to complete the purchase or sale before a Spanish Notary Public.
- Preparation or coordination of a power of attorney where the client is unable to attend the signing of the title deeds in person.
- Assistance with tax filings and payments relating to the transaction, where instructed.
- Registration of the title deed at the relevant Spanish Land Registry after completion.
Where the seller is a non-resident individual, we can also advise on the tax obligations and withholding arrangements associated with the sale of Spanish property. Non-resident taxation can involve income, capital gains and imputed-income considerations, depending on the circumstances of the owner and transaction.
All property transactions are different. The legal work required may depend on the type of property, its location, whether it is a resale or new-build home, the identity and tax residence of the parties, financing arrangements and the documentation available.
Advocats Abogados provides legal advice on residential property rental matters in Valencia and the Costa Blanca. We assist landlords, tenants, property owners and international clients who require legal guidance before, during or after a tenancy.
Our English-speaking lawyers can help clients understand the legal documentation and practical requirements involved in renting property in Spain. We provide advice tailored to the property, the parties involved and the purpose of the rental arrangement.
Our property rental services may include:
- Preparation, review and negotiation of residential tenancy agreements.
- Advice on rental terms, duration, rent payments, deposits and contractual obligations.
- Legal review of landlord and tenant responsibilities.
- Assistance with property-related documentation for landlords and tenants.
- Guidance for overseas owners renting out property in Valencia, Alicante, Moraira and the Costa Blanca.
- Advice on legal questions that arise before, during or after a tenancy.
Please contact us to discuss the type of rental agreement or property matter involved so that we can advise on the appropriate legal steps.
A Land Registry search is useful when you need official information about a property in Spain. It can confirm whether the property is registered, identify the registered owner and reveal mortgages, charges, liens, restrictions or other liabilities attached to the property.
This service is particularly useful before buying a home, investing in Spanish property, selling a property, accepting inherited assets or entering into another transaction involving real estate in Spain.
This service includes:
- Application for available information from the relevant Spanish Land Registry.
- Review of the Land Registry information relating to the property.
- Translation of the documents obtained into English, where required.
- Forwarding the available information and documentation to the client.
The information needed to carry out a Land Registry search may include:
- Full address of the property, including house number or name, street name, town, municipality and postcode.
- Full name of the current or previous owner, or company name where applicable.
- Owner identification details, where available, such as CIF, NIF, NIE or passport number.
- Any available Land Registry reference, cadastral reference, deed details or other property registration information.
The more accurate the information provided, the more efficiently we can locate the relevant registration and assess whether the property has registered legal issues that require further consideration.
The cost of this service includes the request for the available Land Registry information and, where agreed, the translation and delivery of the documents obtained to the client.
Non-resident owners of property in Spain must comply with Spanish tax obligations that may arise from ownership, rental income, property sales or other transactions. Depending on the owner’s circumstances, residency status, the nature of the transaction and any requirements from the Spanish Tax Agency, appointing a fiscal representative may be required or advisable.
Fiscal representation can be especially useful for non-resident owners, landlords, investors and sellers who need assistance with property-related taxes, rental income declarations, capital gains matters, tax documentation or correspondence with the Spanish Tax Agency.
For resident owners, professional fiscal assistance can also make it easier to prepare, file and pay applicable taxes within the required deadlines.
This service includes the preparation and organisation of documents required for the proper management of relevant Spanish tax obligations. Where instructed, we can assist with the filing and payment process on behalf of the client.
Form 210 is the Spanish non-resident income-tax self-assessment form used in relevant situations by taxpayers without a permanent establishment in Spain. As a general rule, the return may be submitted by the taxpayer, a representative or a jointly liable party, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
We also provide legal assistance with Spanish wills and inheritance matters, including:
- Preparation and signing of Spanish wills.
- Assistance with the transfer of inherited property and other Spanish assets to heirs and beneficiaries.
If you own a property or other assets in Spain, making a Spanish will is generally recommended. A properly prepared Spanish will can help make the inheritance process more straightforward for your heirs and may reduce practical difficulties, unnecessary delays and additional legal costs.
Although a Spanish will is not always essential, heirs may otherwise need to deal with more complex procedures, additional documentation and coordination between Spanish and foreign succession documents.
A Spanish will can be particularly useful for foreign property owners, investors and non-residents who own a home, apartment, villa, land or other assets in Valencia, Alicante, Moraira, the Costa Blanca or elsewhere in Spain.
Our Spanish will service includes:
- Preparing the will in Spanish and English so that the client can understand its contents and legal effect.
- Coordinating the signature of the will before a Spanish Notary Public.
- Helping to ensure that the will is properly formalised through the appropriate Spanish notarial procedures.
- Advising on the documentation needed for clients with foreign nationality, overseas assets or cross-border family circumstances.
Every will and succession matter should be reviewed individually, particularly where there are heirs in more than one country, different nationalities, foreign wills or property located in Spain.
This service is designed for heirs, beneficiaries and families who have inherited property, funds or other assets in Spain and require legal assistance with the transfer process.
Advocats Abogados assists clients with the legal documentation, tax requirements and Land Registry procedures involved in accepting, distributing and registering inherited Spanish assets.
Our inheritance services may include:
- Requesting the death certificate where the death occurred in Spain.
- Requesting the certificate from the Central Registry of Wills in Madrid to confirm whether a Spanish will exists.
- Obtaining an authorised copy of a Spanish will from the Notary Public where a Spanish will was signed.
- Reviewing the existence and content of a foreign will where no Spanish will exists.
- Advising on the documents needed to establish the applicable succession law and identify the legal heirs where there is no Spanish will or foreign will.
- Preparing or coordinating the distribution of the estate among the beneficiaries in accordance with the will, applicable succession rules and available documentation.
- Assisting with the inheritance deed and the registration of inherited property in the names of beneficiaries at the relevant Spanish Land Registry.
- Assisting with the preparation and payment of Spanish inheritance tax, where instructed, on behalf of the client.
Inheritance law, tax obligations and documentation requirements may differ depending on the deceased’s residence, nationality, family circumstances, the wording of any will, the location of the assets and the autonomous community in which Spanish property is located. For this reason, inheritance matters should be reviewed as early as possible and on an individual basis.