Property lawyers in Marbella
Due diligence, deposit contracts, completion at the notary, taxes and registration, for buyers and sellers who may never set foot in the notary’s office.
Real estate · Marbella
Property lawyers in Marbella.
Buying, selling and letting property in Marbella, with due diligence done before you pay a deposit.
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In Marbella the risk in a purchase is rarely the price. It is the extension that was never licensed, the villa that sits on land the town plan treats differently, the community levy nobody mentioned. We find those before the deposit, when you can still walk away or renegotiate.
Written and reviewed by the firm’s property team.
Updated on 25 September 2026.
Planning checks in Marbella
In 2015 the Supreme Court annulled Marbella’s 2010 town plan, and planning has been unsettled since. We check the licence, the plan that applies to the plot and whether what was built matches what was approved.
Tourist lets in Marbella
To let to tourists the property must be on the Andalusian register. Since April 2025, a new tourist let in an apartment building also needs the owners’ association to approve it.
Selling as a non-resident
The buyer withholds 3% of the price for the tax agency. You then file your own return on the gain and claim back anything overpaid.
What we handle
Property work in Marbella.
Due diligence
Land Registry, planning, licences, debts and community.
Deposit contracts
Negotiated and reviewed before you pay.
Completion
At the notary, in person or under a power of attorney.
Off-plan purchases
Bank guarantees for every payment to the developer.
Sales
The 3% withholding, capital gains and municipal tax.
Source of funds
The file your bank and notary will ask for.
FAQ
What buyers ask us in Marbella.
How much deposit is usual in Marbella?
Often 10% of the price, under a deposit contract. If the buyer pulls out, the deposit is lost; if the seller does, they pay it back twice over.
What taxes do I pay when I buy?
On a resale, transfer tax set by Andalusia; on a new build, VAT plus stamp duty. We give you the exact figure before you commit.
Can I buy through a company?
Yes. It changes the annual taxes and those on a future sale or inheritance, so it is worth running the numbers first.
How much does a property lawyer in Marbella cost?
A written quote based on the price and what needs checking.
Client reviews
What our clients say.
Excelentes abogados , muy profesionales y comprometidos . Me dieron confianza desde el principio y por muchos problemas que tuvo mi caso al final hemos llegado al gran resultado que queríamos . Muchas gracias , 100% recomendado.
Ha sido una experiencia bastante buena teniendo en cuenta que era la primera vez que me enfrentaba a algo asi, han sido muy cercanos y han facilitado muchas apartados del proceso a pesar de contar con horarios muy limitados. Gracias por todo y sin duda volvería a contar con ellos en caso de necesitarlo.
Grandes profesionales responsables, vengo a través de este feedback agradecer de nuevo al profesional que me atendió y aclaró muchas dudas que tenía, definitivamente volvere a contactar
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CN-340, km 176, Marbella (Málaga)
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