Property

Hi Janet,

firstly, good luck with your property search! Currently going through the legal process of buying and being naturally sceptical about paperwork I would advise a common sense approach. Whilst not assuming everything you are told is wrong I ask politely for proof of everything. There's a great check list on the gov.uk website for buyers in Spain and it's proving very helpful to me. Check deeds, debt etc thoroughly but don't let it stress you out. It's meant to be a pleasure, don't let property ownership in Spain turn into an expensive nightmare. Good luck! Check out that website. It's brilliant!

Thankyou Colin .I will take on board your advice and check it out .I must admit it is a scary process .

Hi Janet

I bought outright in December and love every minute  in La marina urbanization. 

I went with smart property.. they are helpfu & you pay a bit extra but they sort out all paper work deeds and solicitors.

Good luck 

Ian

Thankyou Ian ,it's a bit daunting when you don't know the leagal system .

Hi Janet,

When it says 'awaiting paperwork' could it be just the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)? It is illegal to sell, or even advertise a property without this. Therefore it is common practice for agents to list the property straight away, apply for the EPC, but in the meantime state they are awaiting the certificate.

Like I said, a property can not be sold without it, so they'll get it sorted in time!

Thankyou Danielle,

 I will now include these properties on my viewing list and ask questions as the EPC is not listed on the property I'm looking at on the Internet. Thankyou once again this is a wonderful forum knowing that when in doubt you only need to ask the question .