Spanish Property : Power of Attorney

It is common practice in Spanish property transactions, in order to avoid the purchaser having to make numerous visits to the Spain during the purchase process, to give power of attorney to the lawyer taking care of your affairs. This not only allows him to sign on your behalf at the various stages of the purchase process, including the final Notarised escritura, it also allows him to set up electricity, water, telephone contracts etc. This can be a very convenient way of ensuring all aspects relating to the purchase of the new property can be dealt with correctly and without effort.

Once a decision to purchase has been made, it is worth considering arranging a power of attorney at the Notary's office before you leave Spain.