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Buying a property in Spain is one of the most exciting things you can do, but it also comes with a legal process that's considerably more complex than many international buyers expect. Get it right and everything flows smoothly. Get it wrong and you could end up with hidden debts attached to the property, planning violations you didn't know about, incorrect tax calculations or, in the worst cases, a deposit lost to a poorly drafted contract.

 

That's where Heniam & Associates comes in. MyMoveSpain is part of the Heniam group, and together they offer international buyers a complete service covering both the legal side of buying property in Spain and the residency process, from the very first checks through to Land Registry registration and beyond.

 

So what does conveyancing in Spain actually involve? In short, it's the complete legal transfer of ownership from seller to buyer, and it covers far more ground than simply signing a few documents at a notary.

 

Before you commit a penny, MyMoveSpain carries out thorough due diligence on the property, checking that the seller legally owns what they're selling, verifying there are no outstanding mortgages, unpaid community fees or tax debts attached to it, confirming that all construction has the correct planning permission and building licences, and making sure the property has the necessary certificates required for a legal sale.

 

For holiday rental properties they also check whether a valid tourist licence is in place, and for commercial premises they verify the relevant activity licences.

 

One point worth raising here, because it's something a lot of buyers and sellers don't think about. It's actually quite common in Spain for both parties in a property transaction to use the same conveyancer, often for convenience or because it's what the agent recommends. This isn't a good idea. The buyer and seller want different things from the same transaction, and a conveyancer trying to act for both sides simply can't represent either of them properly. Using an independent conveyancer who works for you and only you is essential, and it's exactly the kind of thing Heniam & Associates would flag from the outset.

 

Once the checks are done and you're ready to proceed, the team handles contract drafting and negotiation, deposit protection, property transfer tax calculations, notary coordination and attendance, and the final completion process including key handover.

 

After completion, they take care of Land Registry registration, utility transfers, IBI property tax registration and town hall registration, making sure nothing falls through the cracks once you have the keys in your hand.

 

With years of experience in Spanish property law, a bilingual legal team and physical offices in Spain rather than remote consultants operating from elsewhere, the team has the local knowledge and established relationships with notaries and Land Registry offices that make a genuine difference in practice.

 

One important point worth flagging for anyone also planning to apply for Spanish residency: buying a property in Spain does not automatically grant you the right to live here. Property purchase and visa applications are entirely separate legal processes, which is precisely why having MyMoveSpain and Heniam & Associates under one roof works so well. The teams coordinate the timing of your purchase and your visa application, share documentation where possible and keep everything moving in parallel so nothing gets delayed unnecessarily.

 

To find out more or get a free initial assessment, call My Move Spain at 0034 868 707 917 or email info@mymovespain.com. You can also visit their Facebook page or website to learn more.