Lawyers · Property · Inheritance · Tax · Costa del Sol
Álvarez Abogados guides international clients through property purchases, inheritance, tax matters and civil litigation across Andalusia — by the same lawyer, end to end.
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"Álvarez Abogados handled our property purchase from start to finish. Everything explained clearly in English — we never felt lost through any stage of the process. Highly recommended for anyone buying on the Costa del Sol."
"We used Álvarez Abogados for our Spanish inheritance and they made a complex, stressful situation completely manageable. Prompt replies, clear advice, and no nasty surprises on the final bill."
"Professional, thorough and genuinely bilingual. They filed our non-resident tax returns correctly and on time. We've now moved all our Spanish legal work to them."
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Who we are
Álvarez Abogados was built around a straightforward proposition: international clients buying property, managing inheritances or handling tax matters in Spain deserve a lawyer who genuinely works in their language — not one who translates after the fact — and who stays with the matter from first call to final signature.
Our clients are British, Irish and Northern European families buying holiday homes and primary residences on the Costa del Sol; beneficiaries handling cross-border inheritances; and non-residents with ongoing tax obligations in Spain. We work in English and Spanish every day, and we understand the concerns that come with navigating a foreign legal system.
The lawyer assigned to your matter handles it from first call to completion. No file-passing, no junior substitutes, no “someone else will be in touch”.
English and Spanish — actually drafted in your language from the start, not run through a translation tool. Your documents read correctly because they were written correctly.
We know the local property market, the quirks of Andalusian conveyancing, and the tax obligations that catch foreign buyers unawares. That knowledge protects you.
You get the mobile number and email of the lawyer handling your matter. Not a call centre, not a ticketing system — a person who knows your file.
How we help
Property, inheritance, tax and litigation — for individuals living between Spain and another country, and for non-residents with ongoing obligations here.
Reservation contract through to notary completion for buyers and sellers. Due diligence on the property, the seller and the price; NIE application; money-transfer routing; and post-completion land registration.
Talk to us →Spanish wills for foreign residents and non-residents, cross-border inheritance tax planning, acceptance of inheritance for beneficiaries overseas, and co-ordination with home-country advisers when needed.
Talk to us →Non-resident income tax (IRNR), annual IRPF, wealth tax (Impuesto de Patrimonio), capital-gains planning and the 720 overseas-assets declaration. We file correctly, on time, and explain what was filed.
Talk to us →NIE applications for property buyers and new arrivals, digital nomad visa, non-lucrative residency, and EU citizen registration. We handle the appointments and paperwork so you don't have to queue.
Talk to us →Neighbour and community-of-owners disputes, contract claims, debt recovery, defective-construction claims and neighbour-noise matters — pursued efficiently and at proportionate cost.
Talk to us →A Spanish power of attorney lets us act on your behalf for property purchases, tax filings, NIE, inheritance and most legal procedures — so you don't need to fly to Spain for every signature.
Talk to us →We also act on:
Working with us
Thirty minutes by phone or video. You explain the situation; we ask the questions that matter and tell you whether we're the right firm for the work.
A clear, fixed-fee quote and a realistic timeline — in writing, in English — before we begin. No hourly drift, no surprise invoices at the end.
Notary, registry, tax office, authorities — with a power of attorney we act for you even when you're abroad. The same lawyer throughout the matter.
Email, phone or video — in your language. You always know where things stand, without needing to decode legal jargon or chase for information.
Find us
We advise clients across the whole Costa del Sol — from Estepona and Marbella to Málaga city and the Axarquía. Most international clients work with us remotely via video call.
Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Advising clients across the Costa del Sol. Contact us to confirm the office address closest to your matter — consultations by appointment, in person or via video.
Most of our international clients work with us remotely from the UK, Ireland and across Europe. With a power of attorney, we handle property purchases, tax filings, inheritance and most legal procedures without you needing to travel.
Start online →Guides & insights
Practical pieces from our lawyers on the matters our international clients ask about most — from buying property to managing a Spanish inheritance.
Urban licence, community-of-owners debts, cadastral value, NIE, money routing — what due diligence for a foreign buyer actually looks like, and where the gaps typically appear.
How a short, properly drafted Spanish will prevents your estate from getting stuck in both Spanish and UK/Irish probate at the same time — and cuts the inheritance tax liability significantly.
IRNR on imputed rent, capital gains on a future sale, wealth tax thresholds in Andalusia, and the 720 declaration — the key obligations every non-resident property owner should understand.
Good to know
Yes. Álvarez Abogados works in English every day with international clients. Your lawyer will write correspondence and explain every document in clear English throughout your matter.
Yes. With a power of attorney — which we can arrange remotely — we can complete property purchases, inheritance procedures, tax filings and most legal work entirely on your behalf, keeping you updated by email and video call.
Yes — every foreign buyer needs a Número de Identificación de Extranjero before completion. We handle the NIE application as part of the conveyancing process, so it never becomes a bottleneck.
Nothing. The first call is free. We listen to your situation, ask the questions that matter, and give you a clear written quote before any chargeable work begins.
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Get in touch
Tell us a little about your situation and one of our lawyers will get back to you within one business day — in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.