Property Due Diligence in Spain: 7 Risks the Legal Check Uncovers

Buying property in Spain without a legal check is a lottery. Here are the 7 real risks our clients encounter.

Key facts and steps

1. Outstanding mortgages and encumbrances (nota simple)
2. Coastal protection zone or green zone
3. Outstanding IBI, community fee and utility debts
4. Missing cèdula d’habitabilitat
5. Unauthorised extensions or alterations
6. Disputed plot boundaries
7. Legal proceedings relating to the property

Due diligence fee: from €500 for an apartment.