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NIE Number
You cannot purchase a property in Spain
without an NIE number (Número de
Identidad Extranjero.). All residents in
Spain have an ID number and the NIE is
for foreigners who have moved here or
want to purchase property, a car etc. – it is
essential for doing virtually everything in
Spain and is used on all tax processes and
communications.
The NIE registry is handled by the National
Police and involves a nominal fee. You can
apply for this yourself but you may require
the services of your lawyer to facilitate this
application on your behalf if you are not
confident in Spanish.
Legal
Representation
Due to the points mentioned above,
we recommend connecting with a legal
professional here in Spain that speaks
your language and you are comfortable
with prior to the purchase, so that any
questions and concerns can be addressed
before you set your heart on a property.
Your lawyer will be able to assess your
personal residency rights and start any
Visa application process if required. They
can begin to apply for your N.I.E number
and arrange for a Spanish bank account to
be set up. They will guide you on financing
and taxation and can represent you in your
absence. Furthermore, they will be fully
briefed and ready to start conveyancing
proceedings on your behalf once you are
ready to make an offer.
De昀椀ne your
property
requirements
This may seem like an obvious starting
point, but we highly recommend that you
make a wish list in order of preference
early in the search. It’s all too easy to fall
in love with a property you find online,
only to discover later that it simply doesn’t
match your personal needs.
We will send you a selection of properties
that we feel are compatible with your
requirements particularly with location
lifestyle aspirations.
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