Buy property with total confidence
Debt free
As specialist conveyance solicitors, we make sure the home you're buying is debt-free. If the property has debts, we can ask the seller to pay or work on another solution to clear debts before completion.
Fully registered
We ensure the property is fully registered and has no no hidden legal issues in the Land Registry. One you have purchased, we make sure all documentation and legal processes are carried our to secure your full ownership and avoid any future disputes
Escrow Account
Send funds to the seller via our Escrow account and save money because we're not charged bank fees.
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.
We pride ourselves in providing the best service
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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.
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