Before signing
Reviewing the legal aspects of a Spanish property transaction and its contracts, commitments or conditions. The first questions are what is to be signed, who is involved and what information is still needed.
Property law · Almería, Spain
Legal advice for your Spanish property matter.
Buying, selling, owning or using property in Spain can raise different legal questions. I review the available documents and the circumstances of the matter before discussing possible next steps, whether that means clarifying a contract, addressing a dispute or considering proceedings where appropriate.
When to seek advice
Three points at which a legal review may help.
The documents, relevant dates and each party’s role matter. These are examples we can assess; they do not all call for litigation.
Use and title
Questions about the use of a property, the rights associated with ownership or a disagreement between owners and other people involved. The available evidence shapes the possible response.
Performance and claims
When a transaction or contractual relationship does not unfold as expected, we examine the agreement, communications and provable facts before considering a proportionate next step.
Individuals and professionals
Clear instructions, even when someone makes an introduction.
If you own, are buying or are selling property, we can begin with a brief outline of the property, the stage of the matter and the question you want to resolve. If you are an estate agent, we can assess a legal issue affecting your agency or a matter that a client wishes to raise. The person concerned remains free to choose whether to instruct me; a referral is not itself an instruction.
If you live outside Spain and the property is here, we can communicate initially in English. Your location alone does not decide which law applies or which court has jurisdiction. Where foreign-law, tax or technical questions fall outside the instruction, the need for other professional advice should be identified before drawing conclusions.
Leer esta página en españolHow we start
First, define the question.
Initial message
Tell me the type of property, its general location, your role and any date you are concerned about. Please do not send documents or confidential information yet.
Scope review
We establish who the client would be, whether I can take on the matter and which documents may need to be reviewed through an appropriate channel.
Options and instruction
After the review, I explain possible routes. If you decide to proceed, we agree the work and fees in writing.
Common questions
Before deciding, ask.
Do I need all the documents before making contact?
No. A brief outline of what has happened and the current stage is enough to begin. I can then indicate which documents are relevant and how to send them appropriately.
Can I contact you while I am outside Spain?
Yes, if the legal matter concerns property in Spain and falls within the practice’s scope. The location of the parties and any cross-border issues are assessed individually.
Does asking a question mean starting a court case?
No. An initial review is about understanding the facts and possible options. Whether negotiation, a claim or proceedings are suitable depends on the documents and the particular situation.
Who reviews the matter
Juan Francisco
Martín Padilla
Lawyer, Almería Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Almería), registration no. 3668. My professional experience since 2012 combines legal practice and property management, providing context for reviewing property-related matters.
Every instruction is assessed individually. This page is general information, not a substitute for review of the documents in a specific matter.
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Tell me about the issue.
Let’s put it in context.
Professional contact
info@martinpadillaabogado.comBriefly outline the matter in your first message without attaching confidential information. We can then agree on a suitable channel for reviewing documents.