Yes, the transfer of a home in Spain takes place at the notary. Your lawyer is always present during the transfer and will inform you exactly what is stated in the deed or mortgage deed. The lawyer also checks your personal details and the cadastral data of the home. Furthermore, after making a reservation at the land registry, the lawyer checks whether the home is free of charges, debts and objections. If this turns out not to be the case, a lawyer can always advise you not to purchase. In that case you will receive a refund of the reservation amount paid. In Spain, money transactions regarding the transfer do not go through the notary office. The purchase price is paid to the seller by bank check upon transfer. Your lawyer will arrange (through you, of course) the payments for the notary, the tax authorities and other authorities. Once the deed is in order, the notary checks whether all payments have been made correctly and signs the deed and the keys are handed over.
