Hi!

My partner and I are a young couple relocating to Andalusia, from Australia, at the beginning of 2013. We are going to rent a place, probably around Cadiz, for the first couple months and will then be looking to purchase property.

After hearing a few horror stories about property purchases, I would like to try to make contact with a lawyer / solicitor who can guide us through the process well.

Can anyone recommend a Lawyer / solicitor / firm in Andalusia, who may be able to assist us?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much!

Hi

Welcome to the forum

The Chiclana Foriegn Residents Association has an english speaking abogado that practices from Conil. There is an advert on the Association´s website.

http://www.chifra.org/

Legal Advisors that specialise in helping the English speaking community.

Dave Fisher

I have the name of a trustworthy abogado in Seville. He speaks very little English though.
I found him through a friend because he's a blues musician and so now he's a friend. Funnily enough my solicitor in England was also a Blues musician! Let me know if you want his contact details because I'd have to find them. We only speak on FB these days

As Andalucia is one of the largest parts of Spain, and this little plot of 5000 people has 3 of them, where abouts in Andalucia ???

I took it they meant Cadiz area since they are renting there, I surely would not buy there but then I don't need any extra stress. The number of illegal houses in that area is huge I believe.

sorry, yes, Cadiz, missed that bit, apologies

have been using a solicitors in the UK with a Spanish department with inhouse Spaniard, very nice fellow, good advice

Hi,

I agree with the 350,000 "illegal" houses in Andalucia. However there are various degrees of "illegal" so getting a good abogado that knows the system is vital. Lookout for words like "tolerated" "regulated" etc. I doubt they will demolish these houses, but they can come with "problems".

You can not do too much research and there has been a lot of articles wriiten that are available on the Web. The OP says they are going to rent initially (very good move) so they will have the opportunity to get first hand knowledge.

Davexf

It's usually worth knowing as much or more than your expensive specialist. After all, it'll be your neck rather than his.

Enrique At [email protected] speaks english top man used him several times 691366739

Hi Angiescarr,

Thanks very much for your reply and offer of your abogado contact. I fear that, because my Spanish is terrible, I may not be able to communicate effectively with your contact. If his details are easy for you to find, would you mind please forwarding them to me and I will do my best to explain our needs. If its a hassle, please don't worry. It is just so nice that you have gotten back to me. I really appreciate it!

Thank you for your words of warning, Capitans Wench. We are looking at buying in Cadiz, which is why I am looking for a very good lawyer.

Hi Domino, thanks very much for your reply. Would you mind forwarding their details to me if convenient for you? Feel free to send me a private message. Thanks!

Hi Davexf, thanks very much for your reply and advice. I will make sure I research as much as possible. Cheers!

Thanks Lenox, I wish I understood the system better and will try to do as much research as possible. Thanks for your advice. Noted and taken on board.

Hi Dave, thanks very much for your recommendation. I will contact Enrique shortly. Thanks!