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We are very grateful to Carlos Babot. He handled my father's case and everything went great. The treatment was wonderful. Totally recommended!
CrisGoogle review
Carlos Babot HorcajadasAbogado, colegiado nº 10.971Property lawyer in Málaga
★ Property lawyer · Málaga and Costa del Sol
Buying or selling in Spain? Have a lawyer by your side from the first visit to the final signature.
Full support through the whole transaction, so you always know where you stand. Real estate law and international clients are the core of my practice.
- Continuous support and legal certainty for buyers and sellers
- Due diligence, tourist licences, contracts and tax in one place
- Remote signing with a power of attorney if you cannot travel
Tell me about your property
I will reply personally, usually within one working day, with how I can help and a written fee proposal.
Thank you, I have your message.
I will get back to you personally, usually within one working day. If it is urgent, message me on WhatsApp.
Open WhatsApp- Real estate lawThe core of my practice
- International clientsBuyers, sellers and investors from abroad
- Tourist licences and rentalsChecked before you buy or sell
- Registered lawyerMálaga Bar Association, nº 10.971
4.9on Google
42 reviews
42 reviews
★ What clients say
People who trusted us with their cases
Google reviews of Babot Aranguren Abogados, translated from Spanish. Read them all on Google
★★★★★
I had a very good experience with the lawyer Carlos Babot. Communication was quick and clear, I felt listened to and well represented. I would definitely go back to him.
Ilona M.Google review
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Carlos was effective, quick and efficient in working on and resolving my matter of registering tourist-use homes. Very good and very happy.
Elena B.Google review
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An exceptional legal team. Professional, efficient, and always available to resolve any questions or issues. They offer clear and effective advice, instilling confidence in every interaction. Without a doubt, this firm is highly recommended for any company seeking a reliable and high-quality service.
Lyrios HomesGoogle review
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I recommend Carlos Babot 100% for his manner and professionalism. In my case he was the lawyer who handled our case and I would not hesitate to choose him again.
Rocio S.Google review
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I received close and cordial treatment and a great deal of professional efficiency. Highly recommended.
María J.Google review
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100% recommended. Close treatment, quick communication, efficiency, speed, seriousness and professionalism.
PedroGoogle review
★★★★★
My experience with Carlos Babot was unbeatable. Totally recommendable, extremely effective and professional.
Alfredo M.Google review
01 Full support, start to finish
I stay with you through the whole transaction
Not just a signature at the notary. Pick your case and see what happens at each stage, what I take care of and what is left for you.
02 What I handle
Everything a safe purchase or sale needs
01Legal due diligence
A full legal review of the property before you commit. For buyers, to know exactly what you are buying. For sellers, to anticipate what a buyer's lawyer will find.
Ownership and charges at the Land Registry, urban planning status, licences, works without permission, community of owners debts and statutes, and the seller's or buyer's documentation.
02Tourist licences and holiday letting
If the property is, or will be, a holiday rental, the legal position decides its value. I check whether it can be let to tourists, whether it holds the required licence and registration, and what the municipality and the community of owners allow.
I also help owners regularise or obtain tourist licences, and defend them when there is a refusal or a sanction.
03Contracts and negotiation
Reservation agreements, private purchase contracts, off-plan contracts with developers and the deed of sale. I negotiate the conditions that protect you and make sure payments are properly secured.
04Taxes and set-up for non-residents
NIE, Spanish bank account and the taxes that arise on buying, owning and selling as a non-resident, including the obligations of non-resident sellers. I coordinate with tax and accounting advisers so nothing is missed.
05Selling your property
Preparing the documentation, dealing with an existing mortgage, reviewing offers and reservation contracts, and accompanying you to the signing. After the sale, I help with the tax filings that follow.
06Signing from abroad
Powers of attorney and remote coordination with the notary, so you can complete the transaction without being in Spain on the day.
07Coordination with everyone involved
Agent, developer, notary, bank, community administrator and tax advisers. You talk to one person, and I deal with the rest.
08After the transaction
Registration, utilities, community matters, tenants and ongoing obligations of owning in Spain. The support does not end on the day of the signing.
03 Where I work
Choose your area
From Estepona to Nerja. Tap a town and I will use it to prepare your enquiry.
Málaga city
Each municipality has its own rules on licences and tourist letting. I check the local ones for your property.
Ask about this area04 Why me
Property law, international clients, one person
Real estate is my field
Purchases, sales, tourist rentals and community of owners disputes. I know where transactions go wrong and how to prevent it.
Used to clients from abroad
I have advised foreign buyers, sellers and investors on Spanish property. I explain the process in plain English and I know what surprises people coming from another country.
You deal with me directly
No call centres and no handing you between departments. You know who is working on your case and you can reach me by phone or WhatsApp.
05 Your lawyer
Carlos Babot
I am a lawyer in Málaga focused on real estate, tourism law and tax matters. Buying or selling abroad is a big decision, and it should feel like having someone you know on your side, not like dealing with a faceless firm.
You will know who is handling your transaction and you can call or message me directly.
- Registered lawyer, Málaga Bar Association, nº 10.971
- Law degree, University of Málaga
- Real estate, tourism law, civil litigation and tax
06 Visit
Come and meet me in Málaga
If you are in the area, I would be glad to meet you. If not, we do the same by video call.
Office
C/ Salvago 3, 1º izq., 29005 Málaga
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07 Questions
Before you decide
Do I legally need a lawyer to buy property in Spain?
No, it is not mandatory. But the legal checks are what protect you, and nobody else in the transaction is obliged to do them for you. That is why most foreign buyers hire an independent lawyer.
Can I buy or sell without travelling to Spain?
In most cases yes. With a notarial power of attorney I can sign on your behalf. A buyer also needs a Spanish tax identification number (NIE), and I can arrange it.
I am selling. What can a lawyer do for me?
Review your documentation before the property goes to market, deal with any mortgage or charges, negotiate the reservation and sale contracts, and prepare you for the tax consequences of the sale, especially if you are not resident in Spain.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the property and the work involved. You receive a written fee proposal before I start, so you know the cost in advance.
Can I let the property to tourists?
It depends on the municipality, the building statutes and the regional tourism rules. I check this before you buy, because it can decide whether the purchase makes sense.
I already have an agent or a developer's lawyer. Do I still need you?
Yes, if you want someone who acts only for you. I work alongside agents and developers, but my duty is to you.
Let us look at your transaction before you commit
Tell me what you are planning to buy or sell. I will explain what I would check and send you a written fee proposal.