Where clients get caught out
In Mallorca the notary certifies the deed, but does not check planning, licences or hidden debts for the buyer. Many costly problems, from illegal extensions to unpaid community fees, only appear after completion when nobody looked for them.
Property transactions we handle in Mallorca
- Villas and luxury homes, especially in the southwest and the north of the island.
- Apartments and penthouses in Palma and the coastal resorts.
- Fincas and country houses on rustic land.
- New builds and off-plan purchases.
- Building plots, commercial premises and homes with a holiday rental licence.
For buyers: from the first offer to the keys
We check the property before you commit, negotiate the contract terms, prepare the completion and attend the notary with you or for you. See our property purchase lawyer service and the due diligence checklist we follow.
For sellers: a clean, fast sale
We prepare the documents buyers will ask for, review the agent's mandate and the buyer's offer, calculate taxes in advance and recover the 3% retention when the seller is non-resident. See selling property in Mallorca.
Owners, landlords and disputes
We also advise on rentals and evictions, community of owners issues, building defects and property disputes, and on planning and licences when you want to build, extend or legalise.
Why a single lawyer for the whole transaction
One lawyer coordinates the notary, the land registry, the bank, the architect and the tax adviser, so you always know what is happening and what comes next. This is the way we work across the whole conveyancing process.
Example: property law in Mallorca
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A Swedish family agreed to buy a villa in Santa Ponsa through an agent. Our checks showed that the pool house and a terrace had no licence. We negotiated a price reduction and a retention to cover legalisation before they signed the arras contract.
Our collaborators for property law in Mallorca
For every service we work with trusted collaborators when a matter needs them: notaries, architects and surveyors, tax advisers at Castell.tax, sworn translators, banks and mortgage brokers, property managers and specialist lawyers in other parts of Spain. You keep one lawyer as your single point of contact, and we coordinate everyone else.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
Not sure where you stand? Ask before you sign
Tell us about your matter or send us the documents you have. A lawyer will explain the risks, the options and the cost before you commit to anything.
Questions about property law in Mallorca
Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Mallorca?
It is not compulsory, but it is strongly advisable: the notary does not check planning, licences or debts for you.
Can you act for both buyer and seller?
No. We act for one side only, to avoid conflicts of interest.
How much does a property lawyer in Mallorca cost?
We agree a fixed fee in writing, usually around 1% of the price depending on complexity.
Can I buy without travelling to Mallorca?
Yes, with a power of attorney we can sign everything on your behalf.