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Legal Purchase Timeline

See how the legal stages of a property purchase in Marbella typically follow one another — and roughly how long each stage tends to take.

  1. 01

    Reservation

    Day 1

    A short document is signed alongside a deposit, taking the property off the market.

  2. 02

    Due Diligence

    Weeks 1–2

    Checks on ownership, charges, licences and legal status are carried out before committing further.

  3. 03

    Private Purchase Contract

    Weeks 2–4

    Price, payment schedule and completion date are agreed and signed.

  4. 04

    Completion

    Weeks 6–10

    Signature before a notary and payment of the balance.

  5. 05

    Registration

    Weeks 10–14

    The change of ownership is recorded at the Land Registry.

Around the reservation stage, foreign buyers often start their NIE application, since the number is needed before signing before a notary.

These timeframes are indicative and vary significantly by transaction — factors like mortgage financing, seller circumstances, or issues found during due diligence can extend any stage. This is general information, not a projection for your specific purchase.

Wherever you are in this process, an independent lawyer can help at any stage — not only at the start.

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