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Buying off-plan or newly built property in Spain exposes the buyer to construction, planning, specification, delay and developer-solvency risks. Deposits, guarantees, licences and completion conditions must be checked before payment.
Developer, land and planning status
The seller should own or control the land and hold the planning and building permissions needed for the advertised development.
Company solvency, charges on the land and project financing should be reviewed through registry and commercial records.
Contract, payments and guarantees
The contract must define plans, specifications, communal areas, price, VAT, stages, delivery date and remedies for delay or material change.
Advance payments for qualifying residential construction should be placed in the protected arrangement and backed by the legally required guarantee.
Documents and checks
Land Registry information, building licence, project plans, technical specifications, guarantee and payment account form the core file.
Land and company Registry extracts
Building licence and project plans
Reservation and private purchase contract
Bank or insurance guarantees
Occupancy and completion certificates
Completion and handover
Completion should depend on the legally required building and occupancy documentation, utilities, insurance and cancellation of developer finance affecting the unit.
A snagging inspection identifies construction defects but does not replace legal checks on title and licences.
Risks and next steps
Pressure to sign or pay before receiving an individual guarantee, clear completion conditions or translated contract creates avoidable exposure.
Regional and municipal rules, contractual wording and the property's registry and planning history can change the result. We verify the current file before any payment, signature or enforcement step.
Useful official resources
Official requirements, fees and procedures can change. The competent authority and current rules are checked for each individual case.
Questions about New-Build Property and Developer Purchases in Spain
Should every deposit be guaranteed?
Qualifying advance payments for housing construction are subject to statutory protection requirements.
What if completion is delayed?
The contract, cause, grace provisions and materiality determine termination or compensation options.
Do I need a snagging survey?
It is strongly advisable before or at handover.
Is a notarial deed enough?
No. Planning, occupancy, guarantees, debts and physical condition also require review.
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