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Lawyer specialised Real Estate Law in Ibiza
I advise foreign buyers, owners and investors in Ibiza on purchases, financing, taxation and inheritance matters, with the same rigour that any larger-scale transaction demands.
Real estate lawyer in Ibiza
An eviction, a notice from the tax authorities or a deadline running out won’t wait for the next available appointment. I offer urgent assistance in real estate law to act immediately on evictions, tax demands and situations that put your property or your investment at risk. Direct contact with me, your lawyer, with no intermediaries, and with the speed each situation demands.
«I advise foreign buyers, owners and investors on every real estate transaction in Ibiza, standing by the client from the purchase or lease through to the resolution of an eviction or an inheritance dispute.»
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My services Real Estate Law
Real estate purchase and sale
I support you through every stage of buying your property in Ibiza, from the initial registry and planning checks through to signing before the notary. I anticipate documentary risks before they compromise your investment, protecting your interests from the very first offer.
- Land registry, cadastral and planning due diligence
- Deposit contracts (arras: confirmatory, penal, forfeit)
- Drafting and review of the private purchase contract
- Notarial deed and land registry inscription
Financing and mortgage brokerage
I help you secure financing as a foreign buyer, negotiating directly with Spanish banks for the conditions that best suit your profile, and stepping in if you’ve already paid mortgage costs that may be reclaimable.
- Mortgage brokerage for foreign buyers
- Negotiating terms with Spanish banks
- Mortgages for non-residents
- Reclaiming mortgage expenses
Leases
I draft and review your rental contracts, including the specific regime for tourist rentals in the Balearic Islands, and represent you if you need to recover your property due to unpaid rent or unlawful occupation.
- Drafting and review of rental contracts
- Tourist rentals and seasonal lets (Balearic regulations)
- Evictions for non-payment of rent
- Evictions of squatters
Real estate taxation for non-residents
I advise you on the tax obligations generated by your property in Spain as a non-resident, including the 3% withholding applied by the buyer on any sale, which you can later reclaim if it doesn’t match your actual gain.
- Transfer tax (ITP), VAT and municipal capital gains tax (plusvalía)
- IRNR (Non-Resident Income Tax)
- Withholding on sales by non-residents
- Tax structuring of the purchase (individual vs. company)
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Planning, construction and licences
I verify the planning legality of your land or property before you invest, and support you through building permit applications or the legalisation of existing constructions.
- Planning due diligence for land and construction
- Construction and renovation contracts (drafting and legal follow-up)
- Building and activity licences
- Planning legalisations and enforcement proceedings
Real estate litigation
I represent you in any dispute arising from your property, from hidden construction defects to disputes with co-owners, always seeking the fastest and least costly resolution for your interests.
- Claims for hidden defects and construction faults
- Breach of contract in property sales
- Disputes within owners' associations
- Termination of co-ownership
Inheritance and succession involving real estate
I handle the inheritance of properties in Ibiza with an international element, applying the EU Succession Regulation so that, if you prefer, the law of your home country governs the distribution of your assets in Spain.
- International inheritance with assets in Ibiza
- EU Succession Regulation
- Acceptance and allocation of inheritance including real estate
- Renunciation and division of inheritance among heirs
Residency for non-residents
Following the repeal of the golden visa for real estate investment in April 2025, I advise you on the current pathways to residency in Spain: managing your NIE, renewing your golden visa if you obtained it before that date, and the non-lucrative residency visa as the current alternative.
- NIE processing for foreign buyers
- Renewal of golden visas granted before April 2025
- Renewals and ongoing management of residency status
- Non-lucrative residency visa (current alternative)
Frequently asked questions about Real Estate Law in Ibiza
What is the 3% withholding when buying a property from a non-resident seller?
It’s the amount the buyer must withhold from the sale price and pay to the Spanish Tax Agency using Form 211, as a payment on account of the non-resident seller’s tax. If that withholding exceeds the actual tax owed, the seller can request a refund of the difference.
Does the golden visa for buying property in Spain still exist?
No. Organic Law 1/2025 abolished the residency-by-real-estate-investment scheme, with effect from 3 April 2025. Those who obtained it before that date keep the right to renew it; for new buyers, the current pathway is the non-lucrative residency visa or other alternatives depending on your profile.
How much do I need to prove to obtain the non-lucrative residency visa?
In 2026, the main applicant must demonstrate around €28,800 a year in passive income or savings (400% of the IPREM), plus an additional amount for each family member included in the application.
What's the difference between ITP and VAT when buying a home in Ibiza?
It depends on whether the property is resale or new-build: the former is taxed under Transfer Tax (ITP) and the latter under VAT plus Stamp Duty (AJD). The applicable rate varies according to the price and the circumstances of the transaction.
Can I recover my property if the tenant isn't paying or it's been illegally occupied?
Yes, through an eviction procedure, whose route and timeframes vary depending on whether it’s non-payment of rent, occupation without title (precario) or unlawful occupation (okupación). Acting from the very first formal demand considerably speeds up the recovery of your property.
What our clients say
The trust of those who have already worked with us is the best reference for how we handle each case: with commitment, honesty and direct attention from the very first contact.
