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Do I need an external solicitor?

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:05pm
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David62

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Hi All,

I’m in the process of purchasing a brand new property in Santa Pola through an estate agent (in Santa Pola).

As this is all very new to me (buying in Spain) can anyone please advise me whether or not to get an external /independent solicitor or just go with the estate agents flow ....... if you know what I mean!

Kenneth1

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:24pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:24pm

Would always recommend an independent solicitor.  If anything goes wrong, they will be on the estate agents side, NOT yours. 

David62

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:17pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:17pm

Thank you!

Andrew65

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:56pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:56pm

Never use the solicitor recommended by the agent, you need someone independent even if it costs more, believe me you will save in the long run. I can recommend the Foreign Advice Bureaux in Gran Alicante, just Google the name.

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Willy

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:37am

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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:37am

Agreed always independent many people have been shafted in the past and shop around for prices as they vary a lot.

David62

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:16pm

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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:16pm

Thanks for your advice! Does €1,500 for everything sound about right?

David62

Posted: Sun Mar 4, 2018 1:39pm

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Posted: Sun Mar 4, 2018 1:39pm

..... great comprehensive reply - thank you. This has been very helpful indeed! 

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