When John and Margaret first bought their dream home in Granada, Spain, they were thrilled. The sun-drenched landscape, peaceful surroundings, and warm Spanish culture made it feel like paradise. Wanting to do everything properly, they hired a friendly English-speaking lawyer to oversee the purchase. “They seemed professional and knowledgeable, so we assumed they would check everything—just like lawyers back home,” Margaret later admitted.
For ten years, life in Spain was good. But as time passed, Margaret’s health declined, and neither of them spoke fluent Spanish. Navigating doctor visits and healthcare became overwhelming, and they made the difficult decision: it was time to sell and return home to be closer to family and medical support.
Finding the Right Estate Agent
Determined to make the sale as smooth as possible, they invited a few estate agents to their home. The first two arrived, took a quick look around, and simply asked, “How much do you want for it?” They didn’t seem interested in anything beyond getting the listing.
Then came Hola Properties. Right away, they noticed a difference. Instead of jumping straight to pricing, the team asked for all the necessary documents—title deeds (escritura), property registration, and cadastral records.
John was surprised. “Why do you need all that? The lawyer sorted everything when we bought it.”
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Hola Properties explained why verifying paperwork upfront was crucial:
“We don’t want any surprises that could delay or derail your sale. If there are discrepancies in the paperwork, they need to be fixed before finding a buyer—otherwise, you could face unexpected costs or, worse, lose a sale.”
John and Margaret weren’t too worried. After all, they had done everything correctly when they bought the house… right?
The Shocking Discovery
But then came the bad news. Hola Properties had uncovered a major issue.
The official title deed (escritura) didn’t match the actual house—an entire floor was missing from the records. The cadastral data also didn’t align, meaning that, legally, the house was different from what was registered.
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Margaret’s heart sank. “How could this happen? We hired a lawyer! Surely, they checked everything?”
When they contacted the lawyer, he brushed them off, saying: “It doesn’t really matter.”
Didn’t matter? Of course, it mattered!
With recent changes in Spanish property laws, the missing paperwork could cause serious problems. Any buyer—especially a foreign buyer—would demand all the documentation to be accurate before proceeding. Delays, unexpected costs, or even price negotiations could arise from this error.
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A Solution in Sight
At this point, John and Margaret felt completely let down. The stress of dealing with this unexpected issue, combined with Margaret’s health concerns and the pressure to move back home, was overwhelming.
But Hola Properties reassured them.
“You’re not the first to go through this, and you won’t be the last. The important thing is that we can fix it.”
With their expert guidance, John and Margaret were able to:
✅ Correct the property records
✅ Update the escritura to reflect the actual house
✅ Ensure everything was legally compliant before listing
It took time, but with Hola Properties supporting them every step of the way, they felt in safe hands.
Eventually, their home sold successfully to a wonderful new buyer, and they were able to move back home without any last-minute disasters.
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The Lesson Learned
Reflecting on their experience, John admitted: “We just assumed things worked the same way as they do back home. But in Spain, you really need to make sure everything is properly checked—not all lawyers are as thorough as they should be.”
Margaret added, “If we had gone with one of those other agents who didn’t check the paperwork, we could have been in serious trouble. Hola Properties saved us from a nightmare.”
For anyone thinking of selling a property in Spain, their story is a valuable lesson—never assume everything is in order just because a lawyer handled it in the past.
A good estate agent will take the time to check everything properly and help you avoid costly mistakes.
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