Buying a home in Spain? Have your own lawyer check it first.
Legal checks, contracts, Spanish bank account and completion at the notary — in English, for a fixed fee agreed in writing before we start.
We act only for you, the buyer. We are lawyers, not an estate agency — we don’t sell or list property.
Fixed fee from €1,990 + VAT · written quote within 24 working hours
What our clients say
5.0 on Google · 25 reviews
See all reviews on Google[SCI Legal] was very easy to work with. … My purchase was not an easy one (deceased owner, inheritance issues, time consuming problem of approval of inheritance in Spain, … tardy bureaucracy). Communication was always on time, Alejandro was very responsive and caring. I felt very well advised … We were very well prepared to visit the notary and the deed itself went very smoothly. Now I am enjoying in my fantastic new home!
Alejandro went above and beyond my expectations. He is professional and knowledgeable but above all he genuinely cares. … He helped me finalize purchasing a home. I was about to give up and lose the down payment. Wish I knew him before starting the process. I would have saved time, money and frustrations!!! … I recommend [SCI Legal] with all my heart!!
I feel extremely lucky to have found this lawyer in Spain who has been very helpful, honest and straightforward in all regards to my search for a place in Madrid. Alejandro is very kind, patient and up to date with the Spanish scene of all legal matters that I needed. He was always available for all my insane number of questions 😂, followed up with banks, agents, notary, etc all you can imagine. I highly recommend him for any kind of real estate matters!
Highly professional, expert in the job and very helpful, fulfilled everything i asked for and was always answering me back and updating me. Great job! I highly recommend!!
Reviews quoted from Google and shortened where marked with “…”. SCI Legal was previously called SCI Real Estate & Law.
Everything a buyer needs, from reservation to keys
Land Registry check
Who really owns the property and whether there are mortgages, charges or embargoes.
Planning and legality
Licence of first occupation, unregistered extensions and open planning issues.
Debts check
Community fees, IBI property tax and utilities paid up before you pay.
Contracts negotiated
Reservation and private purchase contract (arras), with clauses that protect your deposit.
Non-resident paperwork
We handle the formalities so the purchase isn’t delayed.
Spanish bank account
Opened and ready to pay the price and the taxes.
No need to travel
With a power of attorney we sign on your behalf at the notary.
Completion and after
Deed checked, price paid safely, taxes filed, deed registered and utilities transferred.
Hi, I’m Alejandro
I’m a Spanish lawyer registered with the Madrid Bar (no. 137442). For the last 10 years I’ve helped foreign buyers, investors and entrepreneurs buy property, set up companies and settle in Spain.
Every purchase is handled or supervised by me personally, and you can reach me directly by WhatsApp or video call.
- Fixed fee in writing before we start
- Reply within 24 working hours
- Everything explained in plain English
Alejandro CayuelaLawyer · SCI Legal
Four steps, one fixed fee
Tell us about the property
Fill in the short form below or send us a WhatsApp.
Fixed-fee quote
A written quote within 24 working hours. No surprises later.
Checks and paperwork
Registry, planning and debt checks, contracts and bank account.
Completion
Signing at the notary, in person or through us with a power of attorney.
A fixed fee agreed in writing before we start, based on the price and complexity of the purchase. Notary, Land Registry and taxes are paid directly to them — we tell you the amounts in advance so you know the total cost of buying.
Have you found the property you want to buy?
When you’ve chosen a home, come back before you pay any deposit and we’ll check it for you. That’s when a lawyer saves you the most money and trouble.
Good to know you’ve reserved. Send us the form and we’ll ask you for the reservation document by email or WhatsApp to review it straight away.
Prefer WhatsApp? Message me here.
Questions buyers ask us
Do I need to be in Spain to buy?
No. With a power of attorney signed in your country or at a Spanish consulate, we can complete the whole purchase for you.
Do you work with my estate agent?
We coordinate with the agent and the notary so everything runs on time, but we act only for you and check everything independently.
How long does it take?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks from reservation to completion, depending on the checks, the paperwork and whether there is a mortgage.
Which areas do you cover?
The whole Costa del Sol — Fuengirola, Mijas, Benalmádena, Marbella and Málaga — and Madrid.
Can you help after I buy?
Yes. Annual non-resident tax returns, renting the property, selling it later or inheritance matters.
Found a property? Talk to a lawyer first.
A short call now can save you from buying a home with debts, charges or planning problems.
SCI Legal · Alejandro Cayuela, abogado · Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid, no. 137442