Olivier Roper

Spain Property Lawyers - Spanish Property Solicitors

We pride ourselves by advising you with clear concise straightforward and trustworthy legal advice making the purchase of your property in Spain a stress-free process with over 12 years of experience.

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Why choose us

Security

We ensure the property has no debts, is properly registered, and all taxes are paid.

Responsive

We believe communication is vital and keep you informed during every step of your property-buying journey.

Fast communication

No more bottlenecks and delays as we quickly respond to clients, the chain and situations.

Native bilingual

Olivier is a native bilingual Spanish/English speaking lawyer, so he can speak the language most comfortable for you.

Experience

More than ten years of experience providing expert legal advice to ensure the home buying and selling process is hassle-free.

Registered lawyer

Olivier Roper is a member of the Lawyers Bar Association (Registration Number 507).

Straightforward

We always give honest and straightforward advice that serves your best interests.

Local knowledge

We are truly local and use our local knowledge of the property market to your advantage.

Our team of highly skilled Spanish lawyers is dedicated to providing expert legal services in Spanish property law. With a wealth of experience exceeding a decade, our legal experts specialise in assisting clients in navigating the complexities of real estate transactions. Whether you are a UK resident eyeing a property in Spain or an international investor interested in the vibrant Spanish real estate market, our team is committed to offering clear, concise, and trustworthy legal advice. Olivier Roper, a native bilingual Spanish/English-speaking lawyer, leads our proficient team, ensuring that language is not a barrier in understanding the intricacies of Spanish property law.

Why Choose Our Spanish Solicitors

Choosing our Spanish solicitors provides you with a host of benefits and a wealth of expertise. We pride ourselves on being fully registered members of the Lawyers Bar Association, exemplifying our commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice. Our team brings forth over ten years of experience, ensuring that your property transactions are handled with precision and meticulous attention to detail. We prioritise straightforward and honest advice, always serving your best interests. If you are looking for English-speaking Spanish property lawyers including, property lawyers in Tenerife and Lanzarote property lawyers, our teams local knowledge of the Spanish property market ensures that you receive tailored guidance for a smooth and successful property transaction.

In addition to our legal proficiency, we emphasise responsive and fast communication, understanding the significance of timely responses in the property-buying journey. We offer the security of a debt-free property, conducting thorough due diligence to verify legal status and address any potential issues before they become major obstacles. Trust our experienced Spanish solicitors to handle your property conveyancing needs with efficiency and professionalism.

Services We Offer - Real Estate Lawyer in Spain

As dedicated Spanish property solicitors, our comprehensive legal services cover various aspects of real estate law in Spain. We specialise in property conveyancing in Spain, guiding clients through the intricate process of buying or selling a property. Our expertise extends to areas such as reservation contracts, private contracts, searches, public notary preparation, title deed signing, tax payments, changeovers, and property rates, and more!

From the initial consultation to the completion and registration of your property, our team ensures a hassle-free experience. If you need property lawyers in Madrid or a real estate lawyer in Spain that covers other cities, our services are tailored to meet your specific requirements. Trust us to handle the legal complexities while you focus on your property goals, providing you with peace of mind throughout the transaction.

Property Conveyancing in Spain – Legal Advice

Property conveyancing in Spain can be daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the legal system or international buyers requiring a mortgage from a Spanish bank. Our team of English-speaking Spanish property lawyers specialises in real estate transactions, offering specialised expertise and experience. We leave no stone unturned, conducting thorough due diligence, verifying legal status, and identifying any potential issues to ensure a seamless property transfer process.

If you are dealing with the contrato de arras or purchase agreement, our property lawyers in Spain guide you through the legal intricacies, ensuring that contracts are understood, taxes and fees are correctly transferred, and every aspect of the transaction stays on track. Contact our illustrious team of property conveyancing solicitors to schedule a consultation and experience the best in Spanish property law.

For all your Spanish property legal requirements, trust our team of Spanish lawyers to deliver exceptional service with a focus on your best interests. Contact us today to find an experienced property solicitor in Marbella or another popular location in Spain!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a solicitor to buy a property in Spain?

Yes, having a solicitor is crucial when buying a property in Spain. Our team of Spanish lawyers specialises in Spanish property law and can provide expert guidance throughout the process.

What are the rules for property ownership in Spain?

Property ownership rules in Spain can be complex. Our experienced Spanish lawyers in London and Spain can navigate these rules, ensuring that you understand and comply with all legal requirements for property ownership.

Which UK solicitors specialise in Spanish property law?

Our team of Spanish solicitors has extensive experience in Spanish property law. We provide specialised services to ensure a smooth and hassle-free property transaction. If you need legal help from property lawyers in Spain or the UK, you’re in the right place.

How can I get in touch with your Spanish lawyers for legal assistance?

You can reach out to our Spanish lawyers in London or Spain by emailing us or calling us at 🇬🇧 +44 20 8135 8218 or 🇪🇸 +34 928 97 42 41. We are here to provide you with clear, trustworthy, and responsive legal assistance for your property needs.

We pride ourselves in providing the best service

Louis Farrell

Firstly I am ing as a family of 4 who have just made our first move out of the uk. Olivier, Alexi and the team at roper lawyers genuinely made this possible for us. without thei...
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Ali Elliott

Olivier and Alexi at Roper Lawyers are absolutely fabulous, we purchased a house and the service we received was second to none, it was efficient, knowledgeable, and very reason...
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Nick N

Myself and my partner purchased a property in puerto del carmen and wanted to use a local lawyer who specialises in property - After some research we chose Roper lawyers and wer...
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Marek Wietlicki

Top legal service from Roper Lawyers. I would highly recommend them for professional help. As first time buyer of house in Spain, without knowlegde of Spanish language and local...
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Gill Hough

Olivier and his team have just guided and supported us through the legal process of our first ever purchase abroad. The process was completely new to us and they were so patient...
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ACS 72

A pleasure to do business with. We came across Roper Lawyers after the experience we were having with our now previous lawyer (taking too long to respond to email requests, not ...
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David Malone

Excellent experience with Roper Lawyers. Purchasing a property in a foreign country can be an intimidating experience but Olivier and his team made it so easy with everything ta...
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Tony O Driscoll

I recently purchased a property in the old town and i decided to choose roper lawyers because they have extensive experience with dealing with property! Roper lawyers are highly...
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Michelle Holton

A really friendly and very helpful, I would definitely recommend Roper Lawyers to anyone purchasing a property. Would absolutely use them again in the future.
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Fiona Taylor

Fantastic experience, brilliant professional lawyer. I cannot praise Olivier Roper and his team enough. I found Olivier via google and whilst a little apprehensive about selecti...
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Richard Burkmar

Excellent Service, helped us purchase our property from start to finish. A totally professional team that provided support and expertise to ensure that all requirements were ful...
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Karen Wright

Excellent service from start to finish. Olivier and his staff were meticulous in their dealings helped enormously by being fluent in English and Spanish. Highly recommended
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Paul Hurst

First class service from start to finish. Olivier is very friendly and professional and did everything he could to help us out with anything that we asked him. Would definitely ...
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Anne Steele

Highly recommend Roper Lawyers. Olivier Roper provided first class legal services in order to secure my property.
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Billy Murray

Very profesional eficient service.Would recommend to anyone.
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Gerard Kierans

Excellent and efficient service and responsiveness from Olivier and Alexi. Would have no hesitation in recommending Roper Lawyers for all your legal conveyancing requirements.
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Ros Taylor

We have used Roper Lawyers for all of our house transaction over the last 12 years. They are responsive, supremely helpful and excellent legal advisors. I can happily recommend ...
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Kerry Burr

Roper Lawyers were thorough, helpful and easy to liaise with during our recent property purchase. Not speaking the language was not an issue as they speak good English and arran...
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Philippa Mclean

I spoke to Oliver, he was kind considerate and very helpful. After selling a property I lost a lot if money and paid a fortune in Tax and fees. His advice was very helpful.
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Cathy Thacker

We Can highly recommend 100%, the whole team were very professional from start to finish. We were updated regularly by staff what was happening, nothing was too much trouble a...
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William Henderson

For the best quality service available no pain or strain job done thanks. Bill
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Joris

I bought a house in fuerteventura Corralejo with there assistance. It can be quite stressful to buy a house in the canaries because you're not familiar with the country, it's la...
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Yvonne Blackburn

Helped us buy 2 Properties on the Island, knowledgeable and efficient, more than helpful. Would happily recommend to anyone and potentially use again
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Kristy Brown

Very helpful, pleasant to speak too. Gave him a load of questions which all got answered. Would use the service again if needed.
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Katherine Fahey

Fab company.. cannot recommend Alexi and team highly enough.From start to finish they are there for you and such a reputable company it's no wonder Kevin is so trusted and respe...
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Gary Cobbing

We cannot reccommend Roper Lawyers highly enough, they made the process incredibly smooth and explained the rules and regulations very clearly. made purchaisng a property very e...
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Jill Hawthrone

We would highly recommend Roper Lawyers as conveyancing solicitors. The team was responsive, helpful and efficient throughout our recent property purchase, fielding many questio...
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Alan Murphy

We used Roper Lawyers to obtain our NIE and then to act on our behalf when we purchased our house in June 2022. We were delighted with the excellent service. They made the whole...
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Property Conveyancing Process

Pre-completion

Reservation contract

This reservation payment is to take the property off the market for a period of time.

Private Contract

Once paid the reservation a further 9% contract is drafted to make a complete 10% downpayment towards the property purchase.

Searches

We order a full statement of the property from the Land Registry and all other documents to ensure all legal aspects of the purchase.

Completion

Public Notary preparation

Preparation of funds in place for transfer on the day of signing as well as all breakdown of payments.

Title Deed signing

We accompany you to the Notary, organize an official translator and proceed to the signing of the new Title Deed.

Post-completion

Tax payments

We fill in all forms and make all the tax payments into the governments tax departments.

Changeovers

Once the new Title Deed has been collected form the Public Notary we proceed to changing all utilities on to your name.

Property Rates

Once the have done all changeovers we make sure property rates are now in your name at the Town Hall on a direct debit.

Purchase costs

The costs of buying a property in Lanzarote is in the region of 8% to 10% of the purchase price depending on the amount.

Public Notary

The Public Notary fee will depend on various factors. The amount is approximately in the region of 500-2,000 € depending on the property purchase price.

Land Registry

The Land Registry fee also depends on a number of factors and is approximately in the region of 350-900 €, depending on the purchase price.

Transfer Tax

Transfer tax in the Canary Islands is 6,5% of the purchase price and is paid directly into the Tax Authorities with no charges for the bank transfer.

Purchase with total security

Abogacia Espanola Consejo General
Ilutstre Colegio de Abogados de Lanzarote
University of Barcelona
Universidad de La Laguna