Yes. Many stages of a Spanish property purchase can be completed from abroad with the assistance of an independent lawyer and a properly drafted power of attorney.

A power of attorney allows an authorised representative to complete specific legal and administrative steps on your behalf. It can be signed before a Spanish notary or through an appropriate Spanish consulate abroad. Foreign notarised documents may also require an Apostille and an official translation before they can be used in Spain. Approximately 30% of our clients complete their purchase remotely without visiting the region before signing the contracts.

🖥️ Explore properties through a live video viewing

Before reserving a property, we can arrange a live online presentation that may include:

  • a video tour of the showroom or available property;
  • a presentation of the development and surrounding area;
  • floorplans, specifications and current availability;
  • information about prices and payment stages;
  • an opportunity to speak with our team and the developer’s representative.

A virtual viewing is useful for shortlisting or reserving a property but buyers should still review all legal and technical documentation before committing.

⚖️ Legal representation throughout the purchase

Your Spanish lawyer can help coordinate:

  • legal due diligence on the property or development;
  • review of reservation and purchase contracts;
  • the application for an NIE number;
  • checks on payment accounts and guarantees;
  • communication with the developer, bank and notary;
  • signing the public purchase deed under a power of attorney;
  • registration of the ownership with the Land Registry.

An NIE may be requested in Spain or through a Spanish consulate in the applicant’s country of residence. The application may also be submitted through a duly authorised representative although either the applicant or representative must normally appear in person for the application.

✈️ Do I need to travel to Spain?

It is often possible to complete the purchase without travelling to Spain. However, you may need to attend a notary or Spanish consulate in your home country to arrange the necessary authority and identification documents.

You can then visit the property at a later date, during construction or when it is ready for handover.

⏱️ A convenient option but not a reason to rush

Remote purchasing can be particularly helpful when a desirable new-build unit becomes available and travelling immediately is impractical.

However, speed should never replace proper due diligence. Before making a reservation, buyers should understand:

  • exactly what is being purchased;
  • the payment and completion schedule;
  • the conditions for recovering a deposit;
  • the development’s licences and legal status;
  • the applicable taxes and additional costs.

✅ Buying remotely with confidence

With live video viewings, independent legal representation and clear communication, purchasing property in Spain from abroad can be a practical and well-managed process.

Our role is to help you understand the available options and coordinate each stage so that you can make an informed decision wherever you are based.