BUYING a property in Spain

Orbit Properties are a small, friendly agency, where we believe customer care; customer satisfaction and communication are of prime importance.
Whether you are looking to realize your dream of a home in the sun or are looking for sound investments, since we have been established for 15 years in Spain, we are sure to be able to help you.

We understand that the majority of clients spend a limited time in Spain whilst searching for a property. Once we know your requirements we plan and accompany you on a focused viewing itinerary to see properties that of are interest to YOU and within your budget.
If we do not have a suitable property in our own portfolio, we contact other agencies and will include their properties in your viewing schedule, saving you precious time and legwork.

No brief is too big or too small for us.

Our clients are our friends and we are here to hold your hand every inch of the way. Once you have found your property in Spain we will recommend English-speaking lawyers, banks and mortgage companies and we will be on hand to help every step of the way. Even after you have purchased our UK based management division will be at your disposal.

Please browse our data base-bearing in mind new properties are frequently listed but may not be on the website – if you do not see what you are looking for please contact us and we will search for you.

PURCHASING A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

The following information is a guide to the procedure for buying a property in Spain. Whilst we have been thorough with our research and information this does not substitute professional or legal advice from a qualified expert. We suggest you use a lawyer and will be pleased to provide you with a list of English speaking lawyers.

Once you decide on a property and your offer is accepted a deposit is required to secure the property subject to the signing of an option agreement. At this stage it is prudent to instruct a solicitor who will check the option agreement, make all the necessary searches, handle the payments and apply for your NIE number (your Fiscal number in Spain, without which, no contracts can be completed)

The searches made by your solicitor will be very thorough and no sale will be completed until the following have been done:

For a re-sale property:
• Check the property belongs to the seller
• Check the status of debt pertaining to the property
• Check that the property has the correct permission for occupation
• Acquire and confirm the price to be stated on the deeds
• Inventory of any furniture or extras that are included in the purchase price