Gerald11

Hello,

I’ve had a quick browse on the forum and I can see that I need to be very careful about buying my first property in Spain due to the way the law works and all the fallout seemingly caused by the 2008 crash.

As per the topic title, I am looking to buy a flat in Ulldecona. I would be very grateful if someone with a knowledge of properties in this area would tell me/recommend:
•A good lawyer
•The rough cost of legal fees/translating the legal documents, including the Contract, into English (I do not speak Spanish)
•A good estate agent
•Fees payable to the estate agent
•Taxes payable
•Forms of home ownership – is the flat likely to be freehold/leasehold?
•If it is likely to be leasehold, what are the other associated costs. Is it the same as in the UK, whereby you pay ground rent, management fees, etc. to the freeholder/management company?
•I have bought and sold property in the UK – what are the main differences between buying in the UK and buying in Spain, which I need to be aware of?
•Any other points/issues

Any help will be greatly appreciated and hopefully I can recommend this website to my friends in the future.

Regards.

Rosemary

Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.

Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary