house sale gone wrong

user1977

Grumpy_chap said:

WhoopsIDidItAgainITrolledWithYourHeart said:

Grumpy_chap said:

There's a lot in this thread that is unclear to the point of astonishment but, setting all that aside, does Spanish law require that there is legal advice taken as part of the property purchase process?  The equivalent of a Conveyancing Solicitor?  If so, the OP needs to put their questions and take the advice of that legal advisor.

Even if that legal advice is not an express requirement in Spain, I'm surprised that anyone familiar with UK property purchase process would go ahead on a property purchase abroad without thinking that suitable legal advice was necessary.

Although, the OP did not view the property and simply took the EAs word that it was lovely, so anything can happen.

That's not a requirement in the UK so why would it be that way in Spain?

OK - not a requirement if buying cash.

Not a requirement in the UK even if buying with a mortgage. Your lender will be using a solicitor (who is usually also acting for the buyer), but there's no formal need for the buyer (or seller) to take legal advice. Though obviously it would be completely mental for them not to, unless they really know what they're doing.

Manxman_in_exile

Grumpy_chap said:

WhoopsIDidItAgainITrolledWithYourHeart said:

Grumpy_chap said:

There's a lot in this thread that is unclear to the point of astonishment but, setting all that aside, does Spanish law require that there is legal advice taken as part of the property purchase process?  The equivalent of a Conveyancing Solicitor?  If so, the OP needs to put their questions and take the advice of that legal advisor.

Even if that legal advice is not an express requirement in Spain, I'm surprised that anyone familiar with UK property purchase process would go ahead on a property purchase abroad without thinking that suitable legal advice was necessary.

Although, the OP did not view the property and simply took the EAs word that it was lovely, so anything can happen.

That's not a requirement in the UK so why would it be that way in Spain?

Either way, most people would engage legal services to just make it all smooth.  It is certainly the custom and practice.  Is it so in Spain?

I doubt that trying to rely on "spanish practices" will help the OP...