Legal advice when buying Spanish Real Estate

Only homes with a 10-year construction guarantee:

With MedVilla, you choose certainty. We only offer homes that have a ten-year guarantee insurance against construction and construction damage, as laid down in the Spanish Construction Act LOE 38/1999.

This mandatory insurance protects you as a buyer against structural defects and other serious construction problems that may occur within ten years of completion.

Our legal partner MacLegal – an English-speaking law firm – checks for you whether the guarantee has been taken out correctly, so that you can buy with peace of mind. Safe and without unpleasant surprises afterwards.

Legal advice & TIE number application – an essential first step

Buying a property in Spain often means an exciting new chapter. However, the purchase process is very different from what you are used to in the UK. You will have to deal with different laws and regulations, a possible language barrier and additional formalities – such as opening a Spanish bank account and applying for a TIE number (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero). This is essential for British citizens who are no longer EU citizens since Brexit.

That is why we strongly recommend that you seek the guidance of an independent lawyer with experience in Spanish property law, who will provide you with legal assistance in English from start to finish. This way you can buy without worries – with peace of mind.

Enrolling on the Padrón – access to Spanish public services

Are you going to live in Spain permanently or temporarily?

Then registration on the Padrón municipal de habitantes is mandatory. This municipal registration is required for many things, such as importing your car, using the Spanish health care system or enrolling your children in school.

Whether you rent or own: registration on the Padrón is legally required for every resident. Our English-speaking staff will be happy to help you with this procedure and ensure that everything is arranged correctly and on time.

Residence permit & tailor-made legal advice

Do you dream of a life under the Spanish sun?

Then applying for a residence permit (tarjeta de residencia) is often the next logical step. This not only gives you a legal residence status, but also access to the same rights as any Spanish citizen.

The application procedure can be quite complex, especially without experience with Spanish administrations or knowledge of the language. Fortunately, MedVilla, together with MacLegal Advocaten, offers full guidance with this application.

Their team consists of multilingual professionals with more than 20 years of experience in real estate law and migration. You will be guided in Dutch, French, English, Arabic or Spanish – whatever feels most comfortable for you.

MedVilla and MacLegal: your reliable partners for a carefree emigration to Spain.

Rental license – carefree rental of your Spanish home

Do you want to rent out your home in Spain (partly), for example to tourists?

Then it is important to check whether you need a rental permit (licencia turística). In many Spanish regions, this permit is mandatory, and without correct registration you risk fines or even closure of the rental activity.

Each autonomous region has its own rules and procedures - which can sometimes be quite bureaucratic. MedVilla and our legal partners will guide you through the entire application process: from checking for admissibility to obtaining the correct permit.

This way you can rent out your home safely, legally and with maximum return.

More info about renting