Real Estate Law
Comprehensive advice on real estate acquisition, development, management, leasing, regularisation and disposal. We work with developers, investors, family offices, financial institutions and private clients, with a transversal approach covering civil, contractual, land registry, planning and tax aspects. Legal service provided by MES Legal from Barcelona and Madrid.
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Real estate legal due diligence
Comprehensive legal analysis of real estate assets: encumbrances, land registry status, planning, debts, occupation and transfer taxation. Identification of contingencies and risks to support informed and safe decision-making in purchase, investment or management transactions.
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Real estate transactions
Drafting and negotiation of reservation agreements, deposit contracts and public deeds of transfer (sales and dations in payment), with support throughout the formalisation process. Correct legal configuration of the transaction and protection of the client's interests at the contractual level.
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Leases
Drafting and review of urban and rural lease agreements: commercial premises, dwellings, tourist and temporary rentals. Advice to landlords and tenants on negotiating terms, risk allocation, duration, guarantees and dispute resolution.
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Construction contracts
Drafting and review of development, construction and subcontracting agreements. Involvement in disputes arising from the execution of works and claims for construction defects and liabilities of the parties involved.
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Real estate taxation
Tax optimisation of real estate transactions: ITP, AJD, VAT, municipal capital gains tax, IRNR and other tax implications related to the acquisition, holding or transfer of assets. Analysis of the tax structure of each transaction to anticipate costs and contingencies.
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Urban planning and permits
Advice on land classification and qualification, planning management, licensing procedures and administrative appeals. Support for clients in projects with planning complexity, seeking legal certainty and administrative viability.
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Land registry proceedings
Processing of first registrations, horizontal divisions, title proceedings and other operations related to the Land Registry. Regularisation of asset registrations and resolution of incidents that may affect their transfer or use.
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REO assets and foreclosed portfolios
Legal management of foreclosed real estate assets: land registry clearing, occupation analysis, vacant possession and preparation for sale or transfer. Specialist support in the valorisation and legal regularisation of real estate portfolios.