Private consultation
We establish the purpose of the purchase, preferred locations, budget, financing, timing and non-negotiable requirements. This protects the search from becoming a stream of attractive but irrelevant listings.
Curated property search
We build a focused shortlist across public, private and off-market opportunities. Each property is assessed against the brief, location, condition, asking price and practical use.
Initial verification
Before a significant commitment, the registered owner and existing charges should be reviewed through the Land Registry. The legal team also checks the relationship between registry, cadastre and the physical property.
Reservation and arras
The offer, reservation and arras must reflect the real agreement: price, deadlines, financing conditions, treatment of charges and the consequences if either party withdraws. A generic template should not replace legal review.
Legal and financial coordination
We keep the lawyer, bank or mortgage broker, translator, notary, seller and buyer aligned. The role is coordination: legal and tax advice remains with the qualified independent professional.
Notary and completion
Before the escritura, funds, mortgage approval, identity documents and the removal or cancellation of charges must be synchronised. The notary formalises the transaction but does not replace independent due diligence.
Taxes, registration and handover
After completion, taxes are filed and the deed is submitted to the Property Registry. We continue through registration, transfer of keys, utilities, insurance and practical aftercare.
Frequently asked questions
When is the purchase complete?
The deed is signed before a notary, but the process should continue through tax filing and registration of the buyer’s title.
Do you provide legal advice?
We coordinate independent lawyers and tax professionals. Marea Privé does not replace their regulated advice.
This guide is general information, not individual legal, tax or mortgage advice. Rules, rates and lender criteria can change. We coordinate the relevant independent professionals for each purchase.