Buying property in Spain: the checklist before you sign
The Spanish purchase sequence, the documents to request, and where foreign buyers most often lose money — including why the arras stage is the point of no return.
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What to know before you sign in Spain
Written by chartered architects, with the official sources in plain sight.
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Hidden defects in Spain: the six-month rule
Spanish law protects buyers against hidden defects, but the general window on a resale is six months from completion. What counts, what you can claim, and the new-build regime.
The ITE: how to check the building before you buy a flat in Spain
Spanish blocks of flats have a compulsory periodic survey, the ITE. How to check it free in Madrid and Andalucía, and why an unfavourable result lands on you.
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