English-speaking lawyers for Ariany
Castell.law works with international and local clients in Ariany, a small rural municipality in the north-east of the Pla de Mallorca. For foreign clients, the language barrier and an unfamiliar legal system are often the biggest obstacles, and that is exactly where we help.
From our office in Palma we work across Mallorca. Many procedures can be completed remotely through a power of attorney, so you do not always need to be on the island.
How we can help you in Ariany
- Buying a finca or village house in Ariany, with legal due diligence before you sign.
- Rustic land and planning: building licences, legalisation of existing constructions and land use.
- Construction and renovation projects from licence to completion.
- Inheritance and family matters for families with property in Mallorca.
Inheriting a property in Ariany
When a property in Ariany is inherited, the heirs must accept the inheritance before a notary, pay Inheritance and Gift Tax, generally within six months of the death, and register the property in their name. Where the deceased was a foreign national, the EU Succession Regulation (650/2012) determines which country’s law applies to the estate.
We handle the whole process for families in Spain and abroad: certificates, translations, tax returns and registration. We also advise owners in Ariany on making a Spanish will to make things easier for their heirs.
Rustic land in Ariany
Much of the land around Ariany is classified as rustic land (suelo rústico), where building rules are far more restrictive than in urban areas. Before signing anything, we check that the house, pool and any extensions were built with the corresponding licences, that the description in the Land Registry and the Cadastre matches reality, and that there are no planning infringement proceedings open.
We also review access, boundaries, easements, mortgages and outstanding local taxes, so you know exactly what you are buying and can negotiate with full information.
With one lawyer coordinating the matter and a multidisciplinary team behind, you avoid dealing with several advisers at once. Advice is available in English, Spanish and German.
Other areas we cover in Mallorca
Lawyer in Artà · Lawyer in Banyalbufar · Lawyer in Binissalem · Lawyer in Búger · All municipalities in Mallorca
Tell us about your situation: write to us or call +34 680 464 800 and a lawyer will reply.
