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Oct 2018
LEGAL ISSUES WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY IN MALLORCA
Legal issues when buying a property on Mallorca; As a first-time property buyer on Mallorca, you may be surprised by how different the legal process is in Spain compared to your home country. Once you have decided that you want to go ahead with a property purchase on Mallorca.1. Formal offer - An ‘option contract’ is the first step and usually requires you to pay 10% of the full purchase price in advance and commits both buyer and vendor to the sale. 2. Paperwork - An NIE tax number must be held by an overseas purchaser to buy a house, car or many other things. You will also need to provide certified copies of identification – usually your passport.3. Finance - If you are not a cash...Read more