This section is dedicated to the process of buying property in Mallorca. It describes the steps you need to take to buy a property safely in Mallorca or anywhere else in Spain. However, it focuses mainly on the particularities of the Balearic Islands.
It also offers advice on how to make the purchase of a property in Mallorca safe by avoiding the most common problems.The process of buying a property in the Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Menorca Ibiza or Formentera, is not generally different from the process of buying in the rest of Spain.
However. It is very important to take into account the peculiarities of each region or autonomous community before signing any contract. It is therefore highly recommended that the person advising on the purchase is fully aware of the specific regulations of the area in which the property is located.
Here are the posts that give general advice to avoid making the biggest mistakes. Some tricks will also be filed in order to detect when the property has irregularities.
This section is an indispensable guide for the buyer of a property in the Balearic Islands and answer questions as if do British citizens need defence permission to buy in Mallorca?
British citizens, as with any non-EU citizen, have to apply for permission from the Ministry of Defence to purchase property in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. This will be the case from the 1st of January 2021, when the United Kingdom left the European Union.
Real estate agencies or intermediaries in Mallorca may only transmit a buyer’s offer to the seller if the buyer first pays 1% of the purchase price. In practice, this means that you may be asked to pay before the offer is passed on, and the seller may never know you are interested if you refuse.
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A fast-moving property market makes thorough real estate due diligence essential when buying a property in Mallorca. Although sellers and estate agents should provide information about the true condition and legal status of the property, properties are still bought and sold with charges, restrictions and planning problems, especially on rural land. What should real estate
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The answer is yes — US citizens can buy property in Mallorca with no restrictions on ownership. As I’ll explain below, there are a few peculiarities specific to non-EU buyers that you should know before you start the process. In recent years, interest from US buyers has grown, partly thanks to more direct flight connections
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Law 12/2023 on the Right to Housing, recently published in the BOE, regulates in Chapter I, the general regime of rights and basic information, the minimum information that must be provided. A requirement that will oblige sellers or landlords and state agentes to make an exhaustive analysis of the property before putting it on the
When someone buys a house with urban planning irregularities in Mallorca, it is normal to want to know if the risk of demolition is real.As a general rule, buyers should not be concerned about fines because the town planning regulations state that fines must be paid by the offender. If the infringement was committed by
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Yes, Real Estate scam in Mallorca happens. Every day someone buys a property illegally or with debts without knowing it and by the time they realise it is too late. This is not an exaggeration. From properties that have not paid taxes correctly (and the new owner is held responsible), unpaid urbanisation fees or parts
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Buying a finca in Mallorca, away from the cities, has become the dream of many expats. It’s nothing new but the Coronavirus crisis has fostered this desire. It seems that we are all planning where to spend the next confinement. The legal process, the paperwork for buying a finca in Mallorca, is no different from
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The complexity of acquiring a real estate property in Mallorca makes it advisable to have an advisor to guarantee the operation.But it is very important to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all advisor who can perform all functions and cover the needs of both the buyer and the seller. In some countries there is the
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If you’re a British citizen or any other non-EU national, you might be wondering whether you need defence permission to buy property in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, or Formentera. The short answer is yes—you need authorization from the Spanish Ministry of Defence when purchasing in rural or strategic areas of Spain. This requirement has been in effect since January 1, 2021, when the UK officially
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Note only NON-EU NATIONALS have to apply for this special permit to buy in Mallorca, Menorca Ibiza and Formentera, and only if the property it’s located in rustic area. Below you will find the list of documentation required to apply for the permit.If you need it, contact me and I will get the permit for
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