There a re many stories about buying property in Spain. Most of the stories conclude with "We wish we had used a lawyer". It is estimated that more than 15% of foreign buyers continue to buy Spanish property without a lawyer – the same people would probably never dream of doing the same in their own country. 

Remember that you are going to buy buy property in another country with

• Different laws, also across the country
• Foreign language
• Different culture
• Different bureaucracy 
  
  Resale 
  The legal advisor will make all the necessary council searches, to make sure a hotel or similar will not be constructed in front of your villa with sea view. 
  
  Off-plan and new developments 
  The lawyer will make sure that the contract includes various safety clauses. This will secure your investment and remove worries about potential problems such as:
• Construction company going bust
• Failing to follow regulations
• Failing to complete on time
• Failing to adhere to the agreed specifications