Lawyer in Santanyí, Mallorca: English-speaking legal advice
Castell.law advises residents, property owners and investors in Santanyí, in the south-east of Mallorca, with coastal villages such as Cala d’Or, Portopetro, Cala Figuera and Cala Llombards. For foreign clients, the language barrier and an unfamiliar legal system are often the biggest obstacles, and that is exactly where we help.
We are based in Palma and travel across Mallorca when a matter requires it; otherwise we meet by video call, phone or WhatsApp, whichever suits you best.
Legal services in Santanyí
- Property purchases and sales: villas, apartments and plots on the coast of Santanyí, including legal due diligence and contract review.
- Urban planning and licences: checking that a property, its extensions and any holiday-rental use comply with planning rules.
- Yachts and berths: purchase, registration and contracts for vessels based in Santanyí’s harbours.
- Immigration: NIE, residence permits and visas for people relocating to Mallorca.
- Non-resident taxes: annual obligations for owners who live outside Spain.
Inheriting a property in Santanyí
When a property in Santanyí 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 Santanyí on making a Spanish will to make things easier for their heirs.
Coastal Law and seafront homes in Santanyí
Homes near the shoreline in Santanyí may be affected by the Spanish Coastal Law (Ley de Costas), which defines the public maritime-terrestrial domain and a protection easement that generally extends 100 metres inland. Within these zones, extensions, new buildings and even some renovations are restricted.
Before a purchase or a renovation, we check whether the property is affected and what can legally be done with it, so there are no surprises after signing.
Clients in Santanyí work with a single point of contact: a lead lawyer who coordinates our specialists and explains every document before you sign it, in English, Spanish or German.
Other areas we cover in Mallorca
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Tell us about your situation: write to us or call +34 680 464 800 and a lawyer will reply.
