Below are some areas Buy Appointment are happy to advise you on:

N.I.E Number
An N.I.E. number is simply your identification number. In Spain you cannot legally purchase a property, car or boat etc, without having applied for an N.I.E. Nor can you enter into any contract for the supply of electricity, water or phone. Buy Appointment will assist you in the completion of the appropriate form. The application form must be delivered personally to a Spanish Police Station. It may take up to 3 weeks to receive your N.I.E.

Spanish Banking
You will need to open a Spanish bank account. Our advice is always open an account with a bank where English is spoken. It is important to check what the bank charges will be on the transfer and withdrawal of funds to buy property. Buy Appointment will recommend suitable banks.

Solicitor [Abogado]
Once you have found the property you want to buy you will need an Abogado to act on your behalf. The Abogado will carry out all necessary searches and answer all your queries. The Abogado will prepare all the necessary documentation needed for you to formally and legally buy the property. We would strongly advise that you use an Abogado who speaks English. Buy Appointment will recommend suitable Abogados.

Insurance
It is essential that you arrange satisfactory building insurance to be in place as soon as you complete the purchase of your property. You may also need motor and health insurance. Buy Appointment will recommend suitable insurance companies that speak English so that you can obtain comparative quotes.

Your Will
After the purchase of your property we strongly recommend you make a Spanish Will. A Spanish Will is essential to plan for Spanish succession laws and inheritance taxes. It is not advisable to rely on your British Will. Your Abogado will advise you on how to make a Spanish Will.