English-speaking property lawyers (conveyancing solicitors, as they are called in the UK). Serving international buyers across Andalusia.
Property Lawyer on the
Costa del Sol
Buying a home, villa, finca or commercial property in Marbella, Estepona, Sotogrande, Fuengirola or Málaga? We are regulated Spanish lawyers, not intermediaries, and we take the reins of your purchase from the first checks to the notary.
We act independently from the estate agent and the seller, so our only duty is to you. And you can buy without travelling to Spain: with a power of attorney, we handle everything on your behalf. Buying elsewhere in Spain? Our guide for Spanish property lawyers covers every region.
We do not sell houses. We sell peace of mind, today, in two years and in ten.
The same quality, here on the Costa del Sol
Your matter is handled by the same team, with the same method, as every case at the firm. We are on the Costa del Sol constantly, and we move freely across the whole area. Our Costa del Sol office →
- One lawyer from start to finish, who knows your case
- Registered with the Seville Bar (ICAS), no. 15174
- Fixed quote in writing before we start
- English in every meeting and every document
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Thinking of buying on the Costa del Sol?
Send us the property or your questions. We explain your options in clear English, with no obligation. We meet clients in Marbella by appointment, and we can also handle your purchase by video call and email.
For a foreign buyer, a Spanish lawyer
is not optional
Your lawyer gives you certainty that the whole operation is done strictly according to the law. You feel supported at every step, and your legal team stays in control of the purchase.
We become the interlocutor of your compraventa. If you prefer, you delegate the signing to us through a power of attorney and never travel to Spain. Either way, what we give you is peace of mind.
We are not new to the Costa del Sol
We have spent years advising property transactions in Málaga, Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola and across the province. Spanish and international clients have trusted us with their purchase, sale or lease.
We have handled significant transactions and demanding purchases on the Costa del Sol. What matters is the care with which we review every operation and the close attention, in English and Spanish, from start to finish.
The lawyers who will handle your purchase
We check first, then we proceed
You tell us the property you love. From that moment we take control: first we investigate it in depth, and we only move forward if the purchase is safe.
Everything we do for you
Taking the reins means this: we are the interlocutor of your purchase and you have the certainty that your legal team controls every step.
Buying on the Costa del Sol, step by step
Before completion you need an NIE number and, usually, a Spanish bank account. With a power of attorney we can obtain the NIE and sign for you, so you do not have to travel.
Property lawyer fees on the Costa del Sol
Full end-to-end advice on a purchase costs between 1% and 1.5% of the purchase price (plus VAT), depending on the complexity of the matter.
For example, on a €400,000 purchase the fee is between €4,000 and €6,000 plus VAT, depending on its complexity and confirmed in a written proposal before we start. A booked legal consultation costs €120 to €150 including VAT, depending on the type of consultation.
It may seem a large investment, but this is not the weekly shopping: a mistake on a property purchase costs thousands of euros. The lawyer’s fee is tiny next to the risk. It is an investment in peace of mind.
What you will really pay in taxes and fees
As a guide, budget 10-13% on top of the price. If the seller is a non-resident, a 3% retention applies on account of their capital gains tax, which we manage. Note: Spain’s Golden Visa was abolished in April 2025; you can still buy freely, but the purchase no longer grants residency.
Areas and properties we handle
Marbella, Estepona, Sotogrande, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Mijas, Málaga and the wider Costa del Sol.
Villas and townhouses, apartments, off-plan, rustic land and country estates (fincas), commercial premises, hotels and tourist-licence (VUT) properties for holiday lets.
A good lawyer is not an expense: it is what saves you the disaster
We have seen buyers who did not take advice come back months later after losing more than €20,000-30,000: hidden charges, incomplete due diligence, or an arras contract that did not make the purchase conditional on the mortgage being approved.
With our advice, that loss would have been reduced by more than 80%. Simply removing abusive arras clauses often saves the buyer costs the law never required them to pay.