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Buyer mistakes·28 May 2026

The Snagging List: What to Check When You Collect the Keys to Your New Build in Spain

Key handover day in Spain is not the moment to sign and celebrate. It's the moment to inspect. What you document in your snagging list is what the developer must fix.

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Buyer mistakes·28 May 2026

The Five Contracts International Buyers Sign in Spain Without Reading — And What's Actually in Them

From the land registry note to the title deed, every contract in a Spanish property purchase carries real risk. Here's what each one means and why you must never sign alone.

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Buyer mistakes·28 May 2026

The Off-Plan Payment Schedule: What Most Buyers Misunderstand Before They Sign

Most buyers think off-plan means a deposit now and the rest at completion. The reality is staged payments throughout construction — and they don't wait for you.

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Buyer mistakes·27 May 2026

Using a Buyer's Agent in Spain Costs Nothing. Here's the Proof.

The assumption that independent representation costs money is wrong — and it's costing buyers more than they realise. Here's exactly how the commission structure works.

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Buyer mistakes·26 May 2026

What the New Build Sales Agent in Spain Won't Tell You (And Why)

The developer's sales agent may be perfectly professional — and still structurally unable to give you the information that matters most. Here's what's missing from that conversation.

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Buyer mistakes·26 May 2026

Buying New Build in Spain: Why Going Direct to the Developer Is the Most Expensive Mistake You Won't See Coming

Going direct to the developer feels logical. It isn't. Here's what the developer's sales team won't tell you — and what it costs you when no one's on your side.

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The Snagging List: What to Check When You Collect the Keys to Your New Build in Spain

The Five Contracts International Buyers Sign in Spain Without Reading — And What's Actually in Them

The Off-Plan Payment Schedule: What Most Buyers Misunderstand Before They Sign

Using a Buyer's Agent in Spain Costs Nothing. Here's the Proof.

What the New Build Sales Agent in Spain Won't Tell You (And Why)

Buying New Build in Spain: Why Going Direct to the Developer Is the Most Expensive Mistake You Won't See Coming

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