Buying guide Spain HusmanHagberg

NIE NUMBER The NIE number is a Spanish tax identification number that you need for opening a bank account and signing the title deed. The number is a prerequisite for you to be able to own a home in Spain and the application can be made at the Spanish embassy, the Spanish police or the consulate in your country. It is possible to give your legal representative a power of attorney to make this application for you. ACCESSING THE PROPERTY Many properties have immediate access, but our experience is that most buyers need some time to prepare. For example, it can take a month before the NIE number and other financial pieces are ready. On the day of access, documents are signed with the Notary Public and the keys to the home are handed over.

NOTARY PUBLIC A Notary Public is an officially appointed lawyer with responsibility for verifying the identity of the seller and the buyer. The Notary Public informs about any debts connected to the home, ensures that the payment is correct according to Spanish law and that it has reached the seller before the agreement is signed. The Notary Public also prepares the deed of purchase which forms the basis when applying for the legal registration and the registration in the land register. TITLE DEED The title deed is registered in the land register, which takes about 2-3 months. When it is registered and all taxes and fees have been paid, it is returned together with the registration certificate. Welcome!