Buying property
Due diligence and contract review for city apartments, historic-centre homes and new developments.
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English-speaking legal advice for buying, selling and investing in Málaga city — apartments in the historic centre, restored townhouses and new developments, with the airport and high-speed rail on the doorstep.
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Málaga has transformed into one of Spain's most dynamic cities — a regenerated historic centre, the Soho arts district, a revitalised port at Muelle Uno and a fast-growing culture and technology scene. Demand is strong from both lifestyle buyers and investors drawn to a true city by the sea.
City property means apartments, communities of owners and, often, buildings in protected historic areas. We confirm the legal status, community position and any heritage or planning restrictions so your Málaga purchase is sound from the outset.
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How we help
Due diligence and contract review for city apartments, historic-centre homes and new developments.
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View moreWhy Virto Lawyers
Urban apartments and historic buildings carry their own legal detail — communities, heritage rules and investment regulations. We handle all of it.
Our process
We review your purchase and agree a clear, fixed fee before any work begins.
We confirm ownership, debts, community fees and any heritage or planning restrictions on the property.
We review the reservation and private purchase contract to protect your deposit and your rights.
We complete at the notary (in person or by Power of Attorney), pay taxes and register the property in your name.
Buying & selling
We act for international clients buying and selling houses and apartments across Málaga city — from renovated flats in Centro and Soho to family homes in El Limonar and Pedregalejo. Buyers get full due diligence before signing; sellers get a transaction that completes on time, with taxes correctly settled.
For property sales in Málaga we draft and review the sale contracts, obtain the community and IBI certificates, clear any mortgage or charges from the registry, and handle the plusvalía and the 3% non-resident retention on your behalf.
Good to know
Buildings in protected or historic areas can carry heritage restrictions affecting renovations, façades and use. We check the urban classification and any protection before you buy so there are no surprises with future works.
The city has strong rental and capital demand, but buy-to-let and short-term lets are regulated. We advise on community rules, licensing and the legal framework so your investment is compliant from day one.
We obtain a community certificate and check utilities and local taxes so that any outstanding debts are settled at completion and do not pass to you.
Yes. With a Power of Attorney we can handle due diligence, sign and complete at the notary on your behalf.
Yes. We represent buyers and sellers of houses and apartments across Málaga. For property sales we draft and review the contracts, clear charges, handle plusvalía and the 3% non-resident retention, and complete safely at the notary.
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Free consultation
Tell us about your purchase or sale in Málaga and one of our real estate lawyers will get back to you shortly — initial consultation, clear English and fixed fees agreed in advance.
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