{"id":25444,"date":"2026-06-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/?p=25444"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:48:30","slug":"conveyancing-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/conveyancing-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Conveyancing in Spain: A complete guide for UK and international buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25444\" class=\"elementor elementor-25444\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b95ff86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b95ff86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aef9941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aef9941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"takeaways\"><div style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3; padding: 30px; border-radius: 6px;\"><h2>Conveyancing in Spain: Notarial system explained<\/h2><ul><li>Spanish conveyancing is a notarial system, not a solicitor-led exchange. A notary is legally required to formalise any property transfer.<\/li><li>The process runs from NIE acquisition through private contract, due diligence, public deed, and Land Registry registration. It typically takes 6 to 12 weeks.<\/li><li>Transfer Tax (ITP) on resale properties ranges from 6% to 11% depending on the autonomous community. The Valencian Community applies 10%.<\/li><li>New-build properties attract 10% IVA plus 1.5% Stamp Duty (AJD) in Valencia rather than ITP.<\/li><li>Non-resident sellers face a 3% withholding on the agreed sale price, deducted by the buyer at completion and paid directly to the AEAT.<\/li><li>Post-Brexit, UK nationals are treated as non-EU third-country nationals for tax and property purposes, affecting IRNR rates and certain deductions.<\/li><li>Title changes arising from inheritance, divorce, or gift follow separate legal routes, each with its own tax implications and Land Registry procedure.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><h2>How does Spanish conveyancing differ from the UK?<\/h2><\/div><p><strong>Conveyancing in Spain<\/strong> works differently from the system UK buyers are accustomed to.<\/p><p>There is no exchange of contracts followed by completion in separate stages.<\/p><p>There is no licensed conveyancer holding client funds in escrow pending a chain.<\/p><p>Instead, Spanish law channels all property transfers through a notary, a public official whose involvement is legally mandatory and whose role encompasses far more than a ceremonial signature.<\/p><p>For UK nationals, EU citizens, Americans, and other international buyers purchasing property in Spain, understanding how <strong>conveyancing in Spain<\/strong> works is not simply useful background knowledge.<\/p><p>It is a legal and financial necessity that determines the security of your title, your tax exposure, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/valencia-tourist-accommodation\/\">rights as a property owner<\/a> for as long as you hold the asset.<\/p><h2>What is conveyancing in Spain, and how does it differ from the UK<\/h2><p>In the UK, conveyancing is primarily a solicitor-led process of investigating title, exchanging contracts, transferring funds, and registering the change of ownership.<\/p><p>In Spain, the process is rooted in the <strong>Latin notarial tradition<\/strong> and is governed principally by the <strong>Spanish Civil Code<\/strong> (C\u00f3digo Civil), the <strong>Mortgage Law (Ley Hipotecaria),<\/strong> and the <strong>Land Registry Regulations<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-1947-3843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Reglamento Hipotecario<\/a>).<\/p><p>The notary (<em>notario<\/em>) is a state-appointed public official, not a private lawyer.<\/p><p>Their function is to authenticate the public deed of sale (<em>escritura publica de compraventa<\/em>), verify the identities of the parties, confirm there is no impediment to transfer, and ensure the transaction is consistent with Spanish law.<\/p><p>What the notary does not do is act as your legal adviser.<\/p><p>They are neutral.<\/p><p>They will not identify encumbrances that favour one party over another, negotiate contract terms, or advise on the tax implications of the structure chosen.<\/p><p>This is why instructing an independent property lawyer for <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/property-law\/\">property law advice in Valencia<\/a> before any funds change hands is not a luxury but a structural necessity in the Spanish system.<\/p><blockquote class=\"stat\"><p>&#8220;Foreign buyers accounted for 15.04% of all residential property transactions in Spain in 2023, with British nationals remaining among the top five purchasing nationalities despite the post-Brexit reclassification. The Valencian Community recorded the highest foreign-buyer share of any autonomous community at over 40%.&#8221;<br \/><cite>Source: Colegio de Registradores de la Propiedad, Estadistica Registral Inmobiliaria 2023.<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><h2>The legal framework governing Spanish property transfers<\/h2><p>Several statutes intersect in every Spanish conveyancing transaction.<\/p><p>Understanding which law governs which element helps buyers anticipate their obligations and the risks that arise if any step is skipped.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Legal Instrument<\/th><th>What It Governs<\/th><th>Relevance to Conveyancing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spanish Civil Code (Codigo Civil)<\/td><td>Ownership, contracts, obligations<\/td><td>Governs the sale agreement, deposits, rights of possession, and transfer of title<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mortgage Law (Ley Hipotecaria)<\/td><td>Land Registry, mortgages, encumbrances<\/td><td>Determines how the title is registered, modified, and extinguished at the Registro de la Propiedad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Royal Legislative Decree 1\/2004<\/td><td>Land Law (Ley del Suelo)<\/td><td>Regulates urban and rural land classification, building rights and planning conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law 58\/2003 (General Tax Law)<\/td><td>Tax obligations on property transactions<\/td><td>Framework for ITP, AJD, IVA, capital gains and withholding on non-residents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law 5\/2019 (Mortgage Credit Law)<\/td><td>Mortgage agreements<\/td><td>Mandates pre-contractual information, a cooling-off period, and cost allocation between lender and borrower<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law 49\/1960 (Ley de Propiedad Horizontal)<\/td><td>Horizontal property and community rules<\/td><td>Governs flat ownership, community debts, and buyer liability for prior community charges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Regulation 650\/2012 (Brussels IV)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/writing-spanish-will\/\">Succession and inheritance<\/a><\/td><td>Allows non-Spanish nationals to elect the law of their nationality for inheritance purposes, affecting title upon death<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2>Who Needs Legal Conveyancing Advice in Spain<\/h2><p>The short answer is: anyone acquiring, selling, inheriting, gifting, or otherwise changing the registered title of a Spanish property.<\/p><p>The practical profiles are as follows.<\/p><ul><li><strong>UK nationals <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/buying-property-spain\/\">buying a holiday home<\/a> or retirement property<\/strong> \u2014 Post-Brexit, UK buyers hold non-EU status, which affects the Non-Resident Income Tax rate applicable to rental income, the 3% withholding applied on future sale, and Modelo 720 foreign-asset reporting obligations.<\/li><li><strong>EU citizens relocating to the Valencian Community<\/strong> \u2014 Even for EU nationals, the mechanics of due diligence, title verification, and tax settlement require local legal expertise.<\/li><li><strong>Non-resident investors purchasing for rental<\/strong> \u2014 Must understand the split between ITP paid at purchase and IRNR on rental income, and the absence of expense deductibility for non-EU sellers under current rules.<\/li><li><strong>Buyers of off-plan or new-build properties<\/strong> Face IVA rather than ITP, developer deposit protection obligations under Law 57\/1968, and the risk of incomplete builds.<\/li><li><strong>Heirs or beneficiaries acquiring Spanish property through a will or intestacy<\/strong> \u2014 Title must be formally transferred through probate, inheritance acceptance, and Land Registry re-registration, each with its own tax and documentary requirements.<\/li><li><strong>Parties to divorce where a jointly owned Spanish property must be divided<\/strong> \u2014 Spanish courts and Land Registry require a formal settlement agreement or judicial order before any change of title can be registered.<\/li><\/ul><h2>The Spanish conveyancing process: Step by step<\/h2><p>The process from agreement to registered title in Spain is sequential and largely non-negotiable.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"notary in Spain for property\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>Each step generates legal consequences for the next.<\/p><ol class=\"steps-list\"><li><span class=\"step-title\">Obtain your NIE<\/span><br \/>No property transaction in Spain can proceed without a <em>N\u00famero de Identificaci\u00f3n de Extranjero<\/em> (NIE) for every foreign buyer. The NIE is required by the notary, AEAT, Land Registry and any Spanish bank involved. Without it, the process cannot advance. The practical steps for obtaining this number, including whether to apply in Spain or via a Spanish consulate in the UK, are covered in our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/why-how-obtain-nie-in-spain\/\">obtaining an NIE in Spain<\/a>.<\/li><li><span class=\"step-title\">Agree on the heads of terms and pay the reservation deposit<\/span><br \/>Once a price is agreed, the buyer typically pays a small reservation fee (EUR1,000 to EUR6,000) to take the property off the market while due diligence is conducted. This is not yet legally binding in the same way as the arras contract, but it creates a moral obligation and sets the timeline.<\/li><li><span class=\"step-title\">Sign the private purchase contract (contrato de arras)<\/span><br \/>The arras contract is the cornerstone of the Spanish conveyancing process. It commits both parties financially. Under Article 1454 of the Civil Code, penitential arras allow the buyer to walk away forfeiting the deposit, or the seller to withdraw by returning double the deposit paid. The arras typically represents 10% of the agreed price and must be drafted with precision: ambiguous clauses on completion dates, who bears survey costs, or what happens in the event of planning irregularities discovered post-signing have generated substantial litigation.<\/li><li><span class=\"step-title\">Conduct legal due diligence<\/span><br \/>Your lawyer requests a <em>nota simple<\/em> from the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad) to confirm the seller&#8217;s ownership, identify any mortgages, charges, embargos, easements or pre-emption rights attached to the title. They also check the Cadastre (Catastro) to verify the property&#8217;s official surface area and classification, review the Certificate of Urban Conformity (<em>certificado de conformidad urbanistica<\/em>) from the Ayuntamiento, and confirm there are no outstanding community fees owed under the Ley de Propiedad Horizontal.<\/li><li><span class=\"step-title\">Appoint a notary and agree on a completion date<\/span><br \/>Either party may propose the notary, though in practice the buyer&#8217;s lawyer often nominates one. The notary must be a Spanish-qualified notario. They will prepare the draft deed in advance of completion and provide both parties with a copy to review. For buyers unable to attend in person, a <em>poder notarial<\/em> (power of attorney) may be granted, authenticated with an Apostille under the Hague Convention if signed abroad.<\/li><li><span class=\"step-title\">Sign the public deed (escritura publica) before the notary<\/span><br \/>At completion, the buyer pays the balance of the purchase price (typically by certified bank cheque), and both parties sign the escritura before the notary. The notary reads the deed aloud, which constitutes public authentication of the transaction. A simultaneous interpreter may be required if any party does not understand Spanish.<\/li><li><span class=\"step-title\">Settle the applicable taxes<\/span><br \/>Within 30 calendar days of the signing date, the buyer must pay the transfer taxes to the relevant autonomous community tax authority. In the Valencian Community, this is the Conselleria d&#8217;Hisenda. Failure to settle within 30 days triggers surcharges and interest under Law 58\/2003. The AEAT also receives the 3% withholding if the seller is a non-resident.<\/li><li><span class=\"step-title\">Register the title at the Land Registry<\/span><br \/>The notary sends the authenticated deed electronically to the Registro de la Propiedad. Registration typically takes two to six weeks. Until registration is complete, the buyer has no fully protected title under Spanish law. A third party purchasing from the same seller without knowledge of the first sale could, in theory, obtain priority if they register first.<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"chart-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"chart-source\">Due diligence: Land registry, cadastre and urban planning checks<\/h2><\/div><p>The due diligence phase is where Spanish conveyancing earns its complexity.<\/p><p>Unlike the UK, where the Land Registry is a single national database, Spanish property information is spread across several independent registers and public bodies, each providing different data that must be cross-referenced.<\/p><h3>The land registry (Registro de la Propiedad)<\/h3><p>The Registro de la Propiedad is the authoritative source of legal title in Spain.<\/p><p>A <em>nota simple<\/em> reveals the registered owner, the full description of the property, any mortgages, charges, embargos, legal proceedings, rights of way, preferential purchase rights (<em>derechos de tanteo y retracto<\/em>) and any annotations relating to pending litigation.<\/p><p>Critically, only facts registered in the Registro have effect against third parties.<\/p><p>Oral agreements, unregistered sales or private contracts are not binding on a bona fide third-party purchaser who relies on the registry.<\/p><h3>The cadastre (Catastro)<\/h3><p>The Cadastre is an administrative register managed by the Ministry of Finance.<\/p><p>It records the physical, economic and legal characteristics of all Spanish real estate for tax purposes.<\/p><p>The Cadastral reference number (<em>referencia catastral<\/em>) must appear on the escritura.<\/p><p>Discrepancies between the Cadastral surface area and the Land Registry description are common, particularly in older properties and rural land.<\/p><p>These discrepancies can delay registration and affect the IBI calculation.<\/p><h3>Urban planning status<\/h3><p>Your lawyer must verify that the property&#8217;s urban classification is consistent with the use you intend.<\/p><p>A rural property (<em>suelo no urbanizable<\/em>) cannot lawfully be used as a permanent residence or short-term rental without the appropriate licence.<\/p><p>The Valencian Community&#8217;s land use framework is governed by the LOTUP (Ley de Ordenaci\u00f3n del Territorio, Urbanismo y Paisaje), which also determines whether any structures on the land were built legally.<\/p><p>Where structures were built without planning permission, the process of formal legalisation or regularisation is available in some cases. Our analysis of <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/legalising-unregistered-property-spain\/\">legalising unregistered property in Spain<\/a> explains the conditions under which an irregular property can be brought into legal compliance.<\/p><h3>Community of owners checks<\/h3><p>For apartments and properties within a community (<em>comunidad de propietarios<\/em>), the buyer inherits any unpaid community fees dating back up to three years under Article 9.1(e) of Law 49\/1960.<\/p><p>A certificate from the community administrator confirming the absence of outstanding charges is standard practice before completion.<\/p><h2>Conveyancing Costs and Transfer Taxes<\/h2><p>The total cost of conveyancing in Spain for the buyer typically falls between 10% and 14% of the purchase price, depending on the region, property type, and whether a mortgage is involved.<\/p><p>The table below sets out the standard cost components for a resale property purchased by a non-resident in the Valencian Community in 2026.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Cost Item<\/th><th>Rate \/ Amount<\/th><th>Who Pays<\/th><th>Timing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Transfer Tax (ITP)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"good\">10% of purchase price<\/td><td>Buyer<\/td><td>Within 30 days of signing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stamp Duty (AJD)<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5% (Valencian Community, mortgaged) \/ 0.1% (unencumbered)<\/td><td>Buyer<\/td><td>With ITP settlement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notary fees<\/strong><\/td><td>0.1% to 0.5% of the declared value<\/td><td>Buyer (convention)<\/td><td>At signing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Land Registry fees<\/strong><\/td><td>0.05% to 0.3% of the declared value<\/td><td>Buyer<\/td><td>At registration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lawyer fees<\/strong><\/td><td>1% to 1.5% (typical range)<\/td><td>Buyer<\/td><td>At completion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plusvalia Municipal<\/strong><\/td><td>Variable (based on cadastral land value and years of ownership)<\/td><td>Seller (by default)<\/td><td>Within 30 days of signing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3% withholding (non-resident sellers)<\/strong><\/td><td>3% of the agreed purchase price<\/td><td>Deducted by buyer from sale proceeds<\/td><td>Within 30 days via Modelo 211<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"info-box\"><div class=\"info-title\">New-build properties: different tax treatment<\/div><p>If you are purchasing a new-build directly from a developer (<em>primera transmision<\/em>), ITP does not apply.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\">Instead, the buyer pays <strong>10% IVA<\/strong> on the purchase price, plus <strong>1.5% AJD<\/strong> in the Valencian Community. The total tax burden is therefore similar to a resale, but the filing route and the tax authority receiving the payment differ. Legal advice on the difference between first and subsequent transmissions is part of standard conveyancing due diligence.<\/p><\/div><h2>Conveyancing for non-resident buyers: Post-Brexit UK nationals<\/h2><p>Since 1 January 2021, UK nationals have been treated as non-EU third-country nationals for all Spanish legal and tax purposes due to <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/british-expats-brexit\/\">Brexit<\/a>.<\/p><p>This has several practical consequences for conveyancing.<\/p><h3>The 3% withholding obligation<\/h3><p>When a non-resident sells a Spanish property, the buyer is legally obliged to withhold 3% of the agreed sale price and pay it directly to the AEAT via Modelo 211 within one month of the deed.<\/p><p>This is not a final tax.<\/p><p>The seller may reclaim any excess if the 3% exceeds their actual capital gains liability, or pay the balance if it falls short.<\/p><p>For UK sellers, the capital gains tax rate applicable is 19% (on the first EUR6,000), 21% (on EUR6,001 to EUR50,000), 23% (on EUR50,001 to EUR200,000), 27% (on EUR200,001 to EUR300,000), and 28% above EUR300,000 for 2026.<\/p><p>The interaction of this Spanish capital gains liability with UK Capital Gains Tax under the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/uk-spain-double-taxation\/\">Spain-UK Double Taxation Treaty<\/a> must be considered before completing any sale.<\/p><h3>Rental income tax for non-resident owners<\/h3><p>UK national property owners who rent out their Spanish property face a 24% IRNR rate on gross rental income, with no right to deduct mortgage interest, maintenance, or management costs.<\/p><p>EU and EEA nationals pay 19% and may deduct expenses.<\/p><p>This post-Brexit asymmetry increases the effective tax burden for UK landlords and must be factored into any rental yield calculation.<\/p><div style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3; padding: 30px; border-radius: 6px;\"><h2>Speak to our property law team in Valencia<\/h2><p>Contact our legal team for personalised guidance on conveyancing, title transfers, tax settlement or any aspect of buying or selling property in Spain.<\/p><p>We work in English, French, Spanish and Russian, and have advised international clients from our Valencia office for over 65 years.<\/p><p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:felix.delaguia@delaguialuzon.com\">felix.delaguia@delaguialuzon.com<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+34963741657\">+34 963 74 16 57<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Office:<\/strong> Avinguda Regne de Valencia, 6, 1o-2o, 46005 Valencia<\/p><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>FAQs: Conveyancing in Spain<\/h2><h4>Do I need a lawyer for conveyancing in Spain, or is the notary sufficient?<\/h4><p>The notary is a mandatory public official but acts as a neutral authenticator, not as your legal adviser. A notary will not review the title for hidden charges, advise on the contract terms or protect your interests during negotiation. Independent legal advice from a qualified Spanish property lawyer is strongly recommended for any purchase.<\/p><h4>Can I complete a Spanish property purchase remotely from the UK?<\/h4><p>Yes. A notarially executed power of attorney, apostilled in the UK and translated by a sworn translator, allows a representative to sign the escritura on your behalf. Allow three to four weeks to prepare the power of attorney and have it legalised before your intended completion date.<\/p><h4>How long does conveyancing in Spain take from offer to registered title?<\/h4><p>Six to twelve weeks is the typical range for a standard resale. Cash purchases without a mortgage can complete more quickly. Mortgage-backed purchases, off-plan completions or properties with planning queries take longer. Land Registry registration after the escritura signing adds a further two to six weeks.<\/p><h4>What is the difference between ITP and IVA on a Spanish property purchase?<\/h4><p>ITP (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales) applies to resale properties \u2014 second and subsequent transmissions \u2014 at rates between 6% and 13% depending on the autonomous community. IVA applies to new-build properties purchased directly from the developer at the first transmission, at 10% for residential properties. AJD (Stamp Duty) also applies to notarial documents and is typically 1.5% in the Valencian Community on mortgaged purchases.<\/p><h4>I am buying jointly with my Spanish spouse. Does that affect the conveyancing?<\/h4><p>Joint ownership is common and entirely permissible. The deed will specify each party&#8217;s ownership percentage. If spouses hold property under the Spanish marital property regime (gananciales) rather than separate ownership, additional rules apply on disposal. For UK nationals married under English law, the marital property regime question should be addressed before completion.<\/p><h4>What happens to the Land Registry title when the owner dies?<\/h4><p>Title does not transfer automatically. Heirs must formally accept the inheritance (<em>aceptacion de herencia<\/em>), settle Spanish Inheritance Tax with the regional authority, and present the inheritance deed to the Land Registry for registration. The process typically takes three to nine months depending on the complexity of the estate.<\/p><h4>Can I buy land in Spain for development as a foreign national?<\/h4><p>Yes. Foreign nationals, including UK nationals post-Brexit, may purchase land in Spain without restriction. However, development requires planning permission from the Ayuntamiento, and the land&#8217;s urban classification must permit the intended use. Rural land (<em>suelo no urbanizable<\/em>) carries significant restrictions on construction and use.<\/p><h4>Are there additional legal obligations after the purchase is complete?<\/h4><p>Yes. Annual IBI (local property tax) is payable to the Ayuntamiento regardless of residency status. Non-residents who do not rent the property must file an annual IRNR imputed income declaration. Rental income must be declared quarterly. Non-residents holding Spanish property through a foreign structure may have Modelo 720 obligations. Our tax team advises on all ongoing compliance obligations as part of a post-completion mandate.<\/p><p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/conveyancing-in-spain\/#breadcrumb\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 1,\n          \"name\": \"Home\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 2,\n          \"name\": \"Blog\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 3,\n          \"name\": \"Conveyancing in Spain\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/conveyancing-in-spain\/\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/conveyancing-in-spain\/#article\",\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/conveyancing-in-spain\/\",\n      \"headline\": \"Conveyancing in Spain: Notarial system explained\",\n      \"description\": \"Complete legal guide to conveyancing in Spain for foreign buyers, including notarial procedures, taxes, due diligence, Land Registry registration, and post-Brexit implications.\",\n      \"image\": [\n        \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-scaled.jpg\"\n      ],\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"De la Guia Luzon Lawyers\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"De la Guia Luzon Lawyers\",\n        \"logo\": {\n          \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo.png\"\n        }\n      },\n      \"datePublished\": \"2026-05-22\",\n      \"dateModified\": \"2026-05-22\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"about\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n          \"name\": \"Spanish Conveyancing\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n          \"name\": \"Property Law in Spain\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n          \"name\": \"Buying Property in Spain\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"LegalService\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/property-law\/#service\",\n      \"name\": \"Spanish Conveyancing and Property Law Services\",\n      \"description\": \"Legal advice for conveyancing in Spain, including title transfers, due diligence, tax settlement, inheritance transfers, and property purchases for international clients.\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/property-law\/\",\n      \"telephone\": \"+34 963 74 16 57\",\n      \"email\": \"felix.delaguia@delaguialuzon.com\",\n      \"priceRange\": \"\u20ac60\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/people-checking-bankbook-isolated-white-table-scaled.jpg\",\n      \"areaServed\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Country\",\n        \"name\": \"Spain\"\n      },\n      \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"streetAddress\": \"Avinguda Regne de Valencia, 6, 1o-2o\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Valencia\",\n        \"postalCode\": \"46005\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"ES\"\n      },\n      \"availableLanguage\": [\n        \"English\",\n        \"Spanish\",\n        \"French\",\n        \"Russian\"\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/conveyancing-in-spain\/#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Do I need a lawyer for conveyancing in Spain, or is the notary sufficient?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"The notary is a mandatory public official but acts as a neutral authenticator rather than a legal adviser. Independent legal advice from a Spanish property lawyer is strongly recommended.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can I complete a Spanish property purchase remotely from the UK?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A notarised and apostilled power of attorney allows a representative to sign the escritura on your behalf.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How long does conveyancing in Spain take?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"A standard resale transaction usually takes between six and twelve weeks, plus two to six weeks for Land Registry registration.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the difference between ITP and IVA on a Spanish property purchase?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"ITP applies to resale properties, while IVA applies to new-build properties bought directly from a developer.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<style>\r\n.lwrp.link-whisper-related-posts{\r\n            \r\n            margin-top: 40px;\nmargin-bottom: 30px;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-title{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n        }.lwrp .lwrp-description{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-container{\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-multi-container{\r\n            display: flex;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-double{\r\n            width: 48%;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-triple{\r\n            width: 32%;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container{\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            justify-content: space-between;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container .lwrp-list-item{\r\n            width: calc(16% - 20px);\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item:not(.lwrp-no-posts-message-item){\r\n            \r\n            max-width: 150px;list-style: none;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item img{\r\n            max-width: 100%;\r\n            height: auto;\r\n            object-fit: cover;\r\n            aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item.lwrp-empty-list-item{\r\n            background: initial !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-link .lwrp-list-link-title-text,\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-no-posts-message{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n            \r\n            font-style: normal;\r\n        }@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {\r\n            .lwrp.link-whisper-related-posts{\r\n                \r\n                \r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-title{\r\n                \r\n                \r\n            }.lwrp .lwrp-description{\r\n                \r\n                \r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-multi-container{\r\n                flex-direction: column;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-multi-container ul.lwrp-list{\r\n                margin-top: 0px;\r\n                margin-bottom: 0px;\r\n                padding-top: 0px;\r\n                padding-bottom: 0px;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-double,\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-triple{\r\n                width: 100%;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container{\r\n                justify-content: initial;\r\n                flex-direction: column;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container .lwrp-list-item{\r\n                width: 100%;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-item:not(.lwrp-no-posts-message-item){\r\n                \r\n                max-width: initial;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-link .lwrp-list-link-title-text,\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-no-posts-message{\r\n                \r\n                \r\n                \r\n                \r\n            };\r\n        }<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"link-whisper-related-posts-widget\" class=\"link-whisper-related-posts lwrp\">\r\n    \r\n        <div class=\"lwrp-list-container\">\r\n                                <div class=\"lwrp-list lwrp-list-row-container lwrp-list-single-row\">\r\n                <div class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/blog\/negocio-online\/\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/business-en-ligne.jpg\" class=\"attachment-480x480 size-480x480 wp-post-image\" alt=\"montar negocio online\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/business-en-ligne.jpg 950w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/business-en-ligne-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/business-en-ligne-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><br><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Montar un negocio online en Espa\u00f1a: todo lo que necesitas saber<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/blog\/decreto-viviendas-turisticas-cv\/\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nuevo-decreto-viviendas-turisticas-comunidad-valenciana.jpg\" class=\"attachment-480x480 size-480x480 wp-post-image\" alt=\"nuevo decreto viviendas tur\u00edsticas comunidad valenciana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nuevo-decreto-viviendas-turisticas-comunidad-valenciana.jpg 950w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nuevo-decreto-viviendas-turisticas-comunidad-valenciana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nuevo-decreto-viviendas-turisticas-comunidad-valenciana-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><br><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Decreto Ley 9\/2024 del Consell: nuevas restricciones y exigencias para viviendas de uso tur\u00edstico en la Comunidad Valenciana<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/blog\/herencias-internacionales\/\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/herencias-internacionales-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-480x480 size-480x480 wp-post-image\" alt=\"herencias internacionales\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/herencias-internacionales-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/herencias-internacionales-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/herencias-internacionales-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/herencias-internacionales-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/herencias-internacionales-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/herencias-internacionales-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><br><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Herencias internacionales: planificaci\u00f3n sucesoria sin riesgos fiscales<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/blog\/alquiler-infravivienda-valencia\/\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alquiler-de-infravivienda-en-Valencia-1-scaled-e1776160130133.jpg\" class=\"attachment-480x480 size-480x480 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Alquiler de infravivienda en Valencia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alquiler-de-infravivienda-en-Valencia-1-scaled-e1776160130133.jpg 1634w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alquiler-de-infravivienda-en-Valencia-1-scaled-e1776160130133-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alquiler-de-infravivienda-en-Valencia-1-scaled-e1776160130133-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alquiler-de-infravivienda-en-Valencia-1-scaled-e1776160130133-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alquiler-de-infravivienda-en-Valencia-1-scaled-e1776160130133-1536x954.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><br><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Alquiler de infravivienda en Valencia: riesgos legales y c\u00f3mo actuar<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/blog\/planificacion-fiscal\/\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/planificacion-fiscal-scaled-e1766144941638.jpg\" class=\"attachment-480x480 size-480x480 wp-post-image\" alt=\"planificaci\u00f3n fiscal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/planificacion-fiscal-scaled-e1766144941638.jpg 2236w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/planificacion-fiscal-scaled-e1766144941638-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/planificacion-fiscal-scaled-e1766144941638-1024x369.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/planificacion-fiscal-scaled-e1766144941638-768x277.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/planificacion-fiscal-scaled-e1766144941638-1536x554.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/planificacion-fiscal-scaled-e1766144941638-2048x738.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><br><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Planificaci\u00f3n fiscal: control del riesgo y eficiencia fiscal empresarial<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/blog\/reestructuracion-empresarial\/\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reestructuracion-empresarial-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-480x480 size-480x480 wp-post-image\" alt=\"reestructuraci\u00f3n empresarial\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reestructuracion-empresarial-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reestructuracion-empresarial-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reestructuracion-empresarial-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reestructuracion-empresarial-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reestructuracion-empresarial-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reestructuracion-empresarial-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><br><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Reestructuraci\u00f3n empresarial: estrategias para la supervivencia y el crecimiento<\/span><\/a><\/div>                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spanish conveyancing differs fundamentally from the UK process. This guide covers how title transfers, Land Registry checks, notarial deeds, ITP transfer taxes and post-Brexit rules apply to UK nationals and international buyers in Spain. Whether you are purchasing, inheriting or gifting property, specialist legal support is essential. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":25450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal","category-sin-categorizar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25444"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25476,"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25444\/revisions\/25476"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}