Buying A New Property In Ibiza
Author: admin // Category: Buying or Selling Property // Comments (0) // Add CommentIbiza lies within the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean sea just a short distance from Spain. The islands have become very popular with British and other European tourists due to the good all year round weather, great beaches and fantastic nightlife.
Many though choose to make Ibiza their home from home or their permanent residence when they purchase property in Ibiza.
Like mainland Spain, when buying property there is a lot of due care and attention that needs to be applied. It is important that you have a good understanding of the buying procedures and know what to expect. This short guide will explain the buying process in Ibiza step by step.
Find A Good Lawyer
Finding a good trustworthy lawyer is one of the most important stages in the whole process. A good lawyer will put you at ease and will be able to explain the whole procedure with you. Make sure that the lawyer speaks your language well and if possible, find one that is recommended by someone that you know. If need be, search the internet forums and see if there are lawyers who are recommended there.
The lawyers job is to make sure that everything is correct with the property deeds and that there are no outstanding debts on the property that you will be buying.
Make An Offer
Needless to say, you will have to make an offer. When making an offer, make sure it reflects what you believe the property to be worth. You also need to make sure that the property is valued correctly. So make sure you compare the price with similar properties in the area that have been sold.
The Deposit and Agreements
Once you have agreed on the price it is customary to pay a 10% deposit in order to take the property off the market and to show the sellers that you are committed to purchasing the property. This will then mean the agreements (compra venta) are drawn up by the lawyers which will then stipulate the details of the sale including the completion date.
Finalising the Sale
Once the public deeds are ready and everything is in order, all parties will meet with the notary who after checking that everything is above board, will then sign the deeds. At this time all utility bills will also be transferred to the new owners of the property.
You will then need to pay any transfers taxes and fees that are outstanding.
All in all, buying a property in Ibiza Is pretty straight forward but it is important that you are familiar with the buying process to avoid any confusion and surprises.