Appoint independent Spanish advisers
Choose an independent Spanish lawyer and tax adviser to verify title, prepare contracts, explain taxes and coordinate completion. Confirm responsibilities and fees in writing.
Check identification and banking
Remote sales can be delayed when identity, tax-status or banking checks begin too late. Ask the professionals involved what evidence they require and prepare it before an offer is accepted.
- Confirm that every registered owner has a valid passport and Spanish NIE.
- Prepare appropriate evidence of tax residence or non-residence for each seller.
- Confirm the receiving bank account and gather any documents required for compliance checks.
- Plan currency conversion separately so exchange decisions do not disrupt legal completion.
Consider a limited power of attorney
A representative can sign specified documents. If signed in the UK, notarisation, an apostille and official translation may be required. Keep the authority limited and have a lawyer check it before signing.
Make the property accessible
Arrange secure key holding, photography, viewings, maintenance and an inventory. Written viewing feedback helps a remote seller decide from evidence.
Plan tax and completion
A buyer from a non-resident seller generally withholds 3% as a payment on account. Approve the final statement, deed, payment method and handover arrangements before completion.