How does buying a property in Spain differ from buying a property in England?
Just as in England, most property in Spain is registered at the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad). The first stage of the transaction may require both parties to sign and exchange contracts detailing the terms on which the property is changing hands (contrato de arras). As in England, the final stage of the transaction usually happens about one to three months later. A difference in Spain is that the final stage is conducted by a Spanish Notary who drafts the Transfer Deed. As in England, the transfer is registered at the Land Registry once all taxes and other official fees have been paid.
