Property law · Tenerife
Property conveyancing in Tenerife
Independent Spanish-law assistance with a property purchase or sale: contracts, completion documents and coordination with the notary.
- Spain-Licensed Attorney · ICATF nº 5961
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- Las Chafiras · Tenerife South
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Legal process for buyers in the UK
Spanish conveyancing is not the same as English conveyancing
UK buyers often search for a “conveyancing solicitor in Tenerife”. The Spanish property transaction follows Spanish law, with its own role for the notary, the Land Registry and the buyer's independent lawyer. ILS acts as a Spain-registered legal practice; we do not claim to be a solicitor regulated in England and Wales.
This page focuses on coordinating the purchase transaction and completion. For pre-purchase title, planning and charge checks, see the dedicated due-diligence guide. If you have not yet signed, read about deposit contracts first. For the broader local buying journey, see buying a home in Tenerife.
Practical questions for international clients
Conveyancing and the Spanish public deed: coordinating the legal stages
Spanish conveyancing should coordinate the private agreement, property enquiries, payments and the documentation required for the public deed. The notary has a distinct institutional function; a buyer may also benefit from independent advice about their contractual position.
Before completion, the agreed terms, seller's documents, registered burdens and any post-completion tax or registry steps should be reviewed. Overseas buyers in particular need a workable timetable for documents and payment rather than assuming an international transaction follows one fixed sequence.
What must be resolved before completion?
We assist with the legal work agreed for the transaction, from reviewing the contractual position to preparing for completion. The engagement defines what is included before and after signing.
Signing before the notary is one part of a wider transaction. We review the agreed obligations, outstanding documents and coordination needed for the contemplated completion, while distinguishing independent legal advice from notarial functions.
What we review
- Negotiation and contractual documents
- Documents and conditions for notarial signing
- Agreed post-completion work and coordination
What to prepare for a consultation
Describe the property, the stage of the transaction and whether a reservation, deposit or purchase agreement has already been signed. Identify any proposed signing date and the documents the seller or agent has made available. If money has been paid, explain the basis and the contractual position.
For the first contact, send only the information needed to identify the matter. Do not send identity documents, bank records or sensitive case files through an unsolicited message. ILS will confirm the appropriate channel when documents are needed.
How the engagement works
- Assess the facts and available documents, including any urgent dates.
- Agree the scope, professional terms and documents required for the next stage.
- Carry out the agreed review, preparation and coordination, addressing issues as they arise.
- Explain the next steps and any work that falls outside the engagement.
A question to clarify before proceeding
Does the notary replace my own legal adviser?
The notary and an independently instructed lawyer perform different functions. The scope of independent advice should be agreed for your transaction rather than assumed.
Scope and practical limits
Independent legal advice is separate from estate agency, a technical building survey, lending and specialist tax advice. A registry extract is not a complete guarantee. Notarial requirements and the scope of any power of attorney must be checked for the proposed transaction. ILS does not present property ownership as a route that guarantees immigration status.
Official information and professional responsibility
Constantin Razvan Gospodin Florea · ICATF nº 5961
The applicable legislation and the documents required must be checked for the individual matter. Official reference sources:
Next step
Request a consultation to review your circumstances and define the appropriate legal work. Translations, public fees and work by other professionals are included only if expressly agreed.
Spanish-law consultations in New York
Meet in Manhattan through SpainLawNYC
For this Spanish-law procedure, a paid in-person legal consultation in Manhattan, New York may be arranged through SpainLawNYC, strictly by prior appointment and subject to confirmation. There is no walk-in office in Manhattan. Consultations concern Spanish law only, not US law. Remote consultations and appointments in Tenerife are also available.