Buying a second-hand property in Mar de Pulpí (Almería) is an excellent investment opportunity, whether you are looking for a holiday home, a permanent residence or a rental property. However, the process involves several legal steps that require expert guidance.
At Imont Legal & Taxes, our office in Mar de Pulpí, San Juan de los Terreros, specialises in assisting international clients throughout the entire conveyancing process in Spain, ensuring a safe and stress-free purchase.
The first step when buying a resale property in Spain is signing a Reservation Agreement with the estate agent. This removes the property from the market and requires a deposit, usually between €5,000 and €10,000.
This deposit can be paid either to the agency or to your lawyer’s client account for added security.
Once instructed, your lawyer will request all necessary documentation from the seller to begin the legal searches, including:
At IMONT, our Mar de Pulpí legal team ensures that the property is free from debts, charges or legal risks before proceeding.
Your lawyer will prepare a Private Purchase Contract, including:
Although bilingual contracts are common, the legally binding version is always the Spanish one.
Granting a Power of Attorney to your lawyer is highly recommended. It allows us to:
With a Power of Attorney, you do not need to travel to Spain for completion, making the process much more convenient.
When buying a property in Mar de Pulpí (Andalusia), you should budget for additional costs:
If you are applying for a mortgage, additional costs will apply.
Before completion, your lawyer will carry out essential checks:
If any debts are detected, your lawyer will retain funds to ensure the property is transferred free of charges.
Opening a Spanish bank account is not mandatory, but you will need an account from a land that belongs to the European Union in order to manage:
We recommend choosing a bank that offers international services and online banking in your language.
Since 2022, property taxes in Spain are calculated based on the higher of:
This value is set by the Spanish Cadastre and may affect the total tax payable.
Completion takes place at the Notary office, where:
If you attend in person, your lawyer will act as translator to ensure you fully understand the process.
After signing the deeds, our Mar de Pulpí office will handle:
Final registration typically takes 2–3 months, although you become the legal owner on the day of completion.
Imont Legal & Taxes brings over 20 years of experience supporting international clients in achieving their dream of owning a home in Spain.
Although the firm was officially established in 2004, its origins go back to 1999, when its founder, Isabel Montesinos, lived in the United States with her family. During that time, she experienced first-hand how complex and stressful it can be to purchase a property abroad, especially when navigating a foreign legal system and language.
Upon returning to Spain, she founded Imont Legal & Taxes with the mission of guiding international buyers through every step of the property-purchase process, offering them confidence, clarity and full legal assurance.
Today, Imont Legal & Taxes is a consolidated firm of lawyers and tax specialists in International Real Estate Law, with offices in Murcia, Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South, Almería and Madrid. Our team is composed of multilingual professionals who can assist clients in their own language and understand their specific needs.
We are proud that a significant part of our client base comes from referrals and recommendations—testimony to the trust, professionalism, and long-term relationships we have built over the years.
Buying property abroad requires trust, experience, and local expertise. At Imont Legal & Taxes, we combine in-depth legal knowledge with a personalised approach.
From our office in Mar de Pulpí, we assist international clients in their own language and ensure that every step of the process is handled professionally and securely.
Mar de Pulpí is a growing hotspot for international property buyers thanks to its coastal location, modern developments and excellent quality of life.
At Imont Legal & Taxes, our local office provides specialised legal services in Mar de Pulpí, ensuring that your property purchase in Spain is safe, compliant and hassle-free.
Whether you are buying a holiday home or investing in real estate, professional legal advice is essential.
Contact our Mar de Pulpí office today and let our expert property lawyers guide you through every step of the process.
