Property Law · Canillas de Aceituno · Málaga
English-speaking legal support for international buyers in Canillas de Aceituno — from due diligence to keys in hand.
Why you need a dedicated lawyer in Canillas de Aceituno
The property market in Canillas de Aceituno attracts thousands of international buyers every year. The legal process involves steps, bureaucracy and tax obligations that differ fundamentally from other European countries.
Without independent legal representation, buyers in Canillas de Aceituno regularly face problems that could have been prevented: inherited debts, illegal structures, poorly drafted contracts and missed tax deadlines.
We provide full legal cover for the buyer in Canillas de Aceituno — only for the buyer. We do not work for agencies, developers or sellers.
What we handle in Canillas de Aceituno
We verify ownership, check for debts and encumbrances, confirm planning status and identify any legal issues before you sign.
Learn more →We review every contract before you sign. Your deposit is protected and exit clauses are in place if legal problems emerge in Canillas de Aceituno.
Learn more →We guide you through obtaining a Spanish mortgage as a non-resident in Canillas de Aceituno and review all conditions before you commit.
Mortgage guide for Canillas de Aceituno →We calculate your ITP, VAT and all other taxes for a purchase in Canillas de Aceituno, file every declaration on time and avoid penalties.
Tax guide for Canillas de Aceituno →Mandatory for any purchase in Canillas de Aceituno. We handle the full NIE application — including by power of attorney if you are not in Spain.
Learn more →We attend the notary in Canillas de Aceituno with you or on your behalf, coordinate the deed and handle post-sale registration and paperwork.
Learn more →Planning to rent your property in Canillas de Aceituno on Airbnb or Booking.com? You need a VUT tourist licence. We explain the process, NRA requirements and compliance.
Tourist licence guide for Canillas de Aceituno →
Your lawyer
Jacob is a Spanish-qualified lawyer based on the Costa del Sol, specialising exclusively in property law for non-resident international buyers. He has guided clients from the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands, the US, and many other countries through purchases across Málaga — including Canillas de Aceituno.
His practice is built on one principle: the buyer deserves an independent dedicated lawyer in their corner, communicating clearly in English, with no conflicts of interest.
How it works
Tell us about the property in Canillas de Aceituno. We review the details and explain what's involved — no charge.
We investigate the property in Canillas de Aceituno fully before you commit any money or sign anything.
We review and negotiate the purchase contracts and protect your deposit at every stage.
We attend the notary (or by power of attorney), file your taxes and hand over the keys — legally clean.
Common issues in Canillas de Aceituno
These are the most common mistakes non-residents make when buying in Canillas de Aceituno — and exactly what we prevent.
In Canillas de Aceituno, as across Spain, outstanding debts transfer to the new owner. We check for zero debt before you sign.
See all common problems →Extensions built without licence in Canillas de Aceituno can prevent you from insuring or reselling. We verify planning status before completion.
A poorly drafted arras contract in Canillas de Aceituno can cost you your deposit. We review every clause before you sign.
Our network
Non-resident tax returns, wealth tax, rental income tax and fiscal residency planning for property owners in Canillas de Aceituno.
Visit International Tax Legal Spain →Planning to rent your property in Canillas de Aceituno on Airbnb or similar? You need a tourist licence. Our partners manage the full application in Málaga.
Visit Licencia Turística Andalucía →Start with a free consultation. No commitment, no pressure — just clear information about the legal process for your purchase in Canillas de Aceituno.