Considering the amount of money invested on a property, in a foreign country with a different language and legal system, hiring a lawyer seems a reasonable step.
Buying a property in Spain has become a risky business. Nevertheless, foreign buyers don’t want to give up having a home in the sun, and want to buy soon before the prices rise too much. Developers are aware of the existing demand and try to build as much as possible before any possible drop in the demand may occur, which drives them to build quick without complying with the existing laws and regulations. Knowing that foreign buyers are less informed, unscrupulous developers and estate agents don’t think twice before selling an off plan property that may eventually be demolished.
Although the scenario depicted rarely happens, it is perfectly possible to take place if regulations are not complied with. Luckily, in the past years legal security has tightened on property transactions, but let's not forget that things can go wrong if one is not properly advised.
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