Real Estate Advice for French-Speaking Clients
French citizens wishing to buy, sell or manage property in Barcelona and Baix Llobregat face a legal framework different from French law. Xabier Wigo advises them fully in French.
Our Approach to Real Estate Law
French citizens wishing to buy, sell or manage property in Barcelona and Baix Llobregat face a legal framework different from French law. Xabier Wigo advises them fully in French.
Areas of Specialization
Property Purchase by French Citizens
French citizens can acquire property in Spain without restrictions. However, the process includes specific steps: obtaining a NIE, opening a Spanish bank account, land registry due diligence, and managing ITP or VAT as applicable. We explain each step in French.
Inheriting Spanish Property
If you have inherited property in Spain as a French citizen, we manage the entire process: inheritance acceptance, settlement of inheritance tax in Catalonia (with applicable reliefs), and registration of the property in your name at the Land Registry.
France-Spain Tax Implications
Property transactions between France and Spain have tax implications in both countries. We advise on Catalan ITP, declaring foreign assets in France, and how to avoid double taxation through existing tax treaties.
Our Process
1
Initial Consultation
Detailed analysis of real estate needs and evaluation of available legal options.
2
Documentation
Review and analysis of all necessary real estate and legal documentation.
3
Negotiation
Representation in negotiations and drafting of real estate contracts.
4
Completion
Management of notarization and key delivery with complete process follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Law in Barcelona
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