Finding the best Spanish property lawyer for you
If you’re sitting at home in the UK, in front of your laptop on a dark and wet day, looking for Spanish lawyers to help make your property ownership dream a reality, how will you find a ‘champ’ over a ‘chump’?
Most people will ask for a recommendation from friends or turn to Google to generate a shortlist of Spanish law firms. In comparing the different law firms it’s worth looking out for:
- The quality of the English used on the website. This is an indication of the proficiency of the language and the service you might expect to receive.
- The track record of the firm i.e. for how many years have they been established?
- How up to date is the website? A site that has had nothing added since the start of the year might indicate low levels of activity.
- How easy is it to make contact and how quickly is an enquiry that you make replied to
- An independent and registered law firm
- A full service law firm as opposed one that just does property
- Any awards or other independent indicators of quality
- Examples of relevant experience, shown by client testimonials.
Client testimonials
At Sun Lawyers we have close to 200 Google Reviews available to look at. The average score is over 4 out 5. Below are a few examples from different Sun Lawyers offices.
Office: PIlar de la Horadada
Client: Christine Guest
We used Sun Lawyers when we bought our place in Spain seven years ago. The buying process was smooth, pain free and quick. Angie McMillan of Sun Lawyers even saw that some things were missing from the Deeds and corrected it. She arranged our NIE numbers, sorted out a POA and made the appointment with the notary when needed. Sun Lawyers also liaised with the utility companies to open the water and electric accounts in our name and also liaised with energy company Iberdrola when we needed the KW output raised. Angie is a consumate professional as well as a really nice person. Spanish conveyancing law is very different to conveyancing in the United Kingdom so to have the services of a lawyer who not only understands Spanish law but also speaks very good English and explains things in an easy to understand way made our lives so much easier. Over the years we have paid a nominal retainer annually for their services and they not only undertook our tax returns, any time we had any questions whatsoever, Angie was there to answer them. Seven years later we decided to sell our house in Spain and did not hesitate to ask Angie to help us with the legal side of the selling paperwork. Again the process was efficient and easy. Any time the estate agents wanted information, a quick email to Angie and the paperwork appeared within hours if not sooner. We would not hesitate recommending Angie McMillan to undertake any conveyancing you need.
Office: Javea
Clients: Danny and Anita Pickering
The service and experience we had with Sun Lawyers was truly outstanding. Aimee Stokes is very professional, works at speed responds to requests promptly and at all times delivers an exceptional experience for the customer. We have no hesitation in recommending Sun Lawyers and will be using them again as we have done in the past. Very well done everyone at Sun Lawyers and thank you Aimee.
Office: Calpe
Clients: Steve Kelly and Pooja Surani.
We were introduced to Joanna from Sun Lawyers Calpe Office to assist us with the purchase of a property in Altea Hills. We have to say we have never experienced such professional, efficient and friendly service before.
Within 8 weeks from putting an offer in and it being accepted, Joanna looked after everything, ensuring the transaction process was painless, correct and smooth.
We cannot recommend Sun Lawyers enough and will certainly be continuing to use their services in the future. A massive thank you to Joanna and the Calpe Sun Lawyers team from
Office: Cabo Roig
Client: Joe Jennings
My wife and I would both like to thank all the Lawyers and admin staff at Sun Lawyers and especially our dedicated conveyancer Leila Mullens who helped us through every step of the purchase process. Leila was very professional, patient and understanding of our requirements. Leila even persevered when it came to sorting out a few post purchase issues. We would highly recommend Sun Lawyers to anyone wishing to purchase their home in Spain. They were constantly professional in their approach and made the entire process as stress free for us as possible!
