The following requirements must be met before purchasing real estate:

• Non-residents must apply for a foreigner number (NIE).

• Non-residents and non-EU members require proof of the import of monies in the amount of the documented sum.

• Non-resident certification is required from the police, should both buyer and seller be of non-residential status. If this is the case, payment transfer may take place abroad.

• Land registry statement.

• Most recent property tax payment statement if a house is involved.

• Statement from owner's registry

This paperwork must be turned in to a notary in order that he/she may document the bill of sale (Escritura Publica).

The buyer is obligated to fulfil several requirements following the notarial bill of sale:
Pay land acquisition tax, apply for transference at the land registry office, possibly pay plusvalia tax, apply for transference at the land registry office and possibly re-register for use of electricity, water, garbage removal, telephone, owners' cooperative, etc.
A notary usually handles the first two points but the rest you must take of yourself - unless you hire us!