Comprehensive legal services for property buyers

Obtaining an NIE

The NIE number is a tax identification number in Spain, known in Spanish as the Número de Identidad de Extranjero. Spanish law 2393/2004 requires an NIE for the purchase or sale of property in Spain, as well as for cars and boats, or to work or study. All people who live in Spain will have an NIE number. The NIE number is issued by the Spanish National Police, and we can assist you in obtaining an NIE number. If you are going to buy a property as partners, both partners will require an NIE in their own names.

Your registration on the Padrón

Your registration on the Padrón (the Municipal Register of Inhabitants) is essential if you wish to import your car into Spain or use Spanish public services such as education or the Spanish healthcare system. The Padrón is a list of all people living in a property, in a town or within a local area, and it helps the government authorities responsible for public spending determine how much funding should be allocated to local services. Registration on the Padrón is a legal requirement for people living in Spain.

Obtaining residency

If you are planning to live permanently in Spain you must apply for residency. Your presence in the country will then be legal, and you will also have almost the same rights as a Spanish citizen. The residency card can be difficult to obtain if you are not familiar with Spanish procedures, or if you do not speak Spanish, and we recommend that you use the services of an experienced specialist. Our legal team can assist you with your application for residency in Spain; simply contact us for more details.

Building permits in Spain

While in Spain, you may decide to make some improvements to your property in Spain. Regulations are complex and require separate applications for a building licence in Spain. Spanish authorities regularly monitor for illegal properties, unsafe structural alterations, and building improvements carried out without the necessary licences in place. If you wish to make changes to your home in Spain, please contact us before proceeding.

Sworn translation service for clients on the Costa Blanca

At our La Zenia offices, Inmo Investments offers independent sworn translation services for English–Spanish and Spanish–English translations for clients in the areas of Torrevieja, Villamartín, Playa Flamenca, Campoamor, Cabo Roig, Torre La Mata, Ciudad Quesada, Punta Prima, Algorfa and surrounding areas.

Our language experts have a high level of proficiency in both Spanish and English and hold the relevant official qualifications, together with their appointment as sworn translators granted by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, allowing them to carry out official, professional and rigorous translations.

If you require a sworn translator in La Zenia, Orihuela Costa or the southern Costa Blanca, please do not hesitate to contact us by calling 966 919 917 or by completing our online form.

Important note: Inmo Investments is a registered estate agency. We collaborate with leading local lawyers and legal advisors here in Spain to provide our clients with the legal services they require.