{"id":33051,"date":"2025-09-19T09:30:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=33051"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:30:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:30:38","slug":"role-of-the-spanish-notary-podcast","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/podcast\/rol-van-de-spaanse-notaris-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the role of the Spanish notary in your purchase?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you think that, as in Belgium or the Netherlands, the Spanish notary takes care of the entire purchase process of your property from A to Z? That misconception could cost you dearly. In this episode of <em>Confianz: After Hours<\/em> plunge An-Sofie and Glenn into the world of Spanish notaries. They unravel the fundamental differences between the role of the notary and that of a specialised Spanish law firm such as Confianz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lh9px3zPzFo\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lh9px3zPzFo\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youtube<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/wat-is-de-rol-van-de-spaanse-notaris-bij-uw-aankoop\/id1819117882?i=1000727462316\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/wat-is-de-rol-van-de-spaanse-notaris-bij-uw-aankoop\/id1819117882?i=1000727462316\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts <\/a><\/strong>or<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6yPg4mTAFeKp3idk0l31Y4?si=saLcQ9bfRRawO2mTj21y9A\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6yPg4mTAFeKp3idk0l31Y4?si=saLcQ9bfRRawO2mTj21y9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6yPg4mTAFeKp3idk0l31Y4?si=saLcQ9bfRRawO2mTj21y9A\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6yPg4mTAFeKp3idk0l31Y4?si=saLcQ9bfRRawO2mTj21y9A\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the clear metaphor of the <strong>neutral referee (the notary)<\/strong> versus the <strong>partisan, active coach (your lawyer)<\/strong>, explains why legal assistance when buying in Spain is not a luxury but an absolute necessity. From the crucial <em>Due Diligence<\/em>-research to the security of your payment: this episode offers essential insights for anyone considering a safe and informed property investment in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/spanish-notary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about the role of the notary in Spain.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This episode features:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Fundamental Difference:<\/strong> Why the Spanish notary is an impartial official and does not proactively investigate illegal construction, outstanding debts or urban planning problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Referee vs. Coach:<\/strong> The Spanish notary supervises the formal rules of the transaction, while your lawyer defends your personal interests and conducts an in-depth investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Role of the Advocate:<\/strong> What does a <em>Due Diligence<\/em>-investigation exactly? (Checking permits, debts with the CoE, property titles, zoning, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choice and Costs:<\/strong> Who chooses the notary and why is this of strategic importance? How are notary fees (<em>Aranceles Notariales<\/em>) calculated?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Secure Payment:<\/strong> The difference between paying with a traditional bank cheque and using the much safer, but not routinely offered, third-party account (<em>cuenta de terceros<\/em>) from the notary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Road to Office:<\/strong> How to become a notary in Spain via the leaden state exams (<em>oposiciones<\/em>) and what does this say about their prestige and generalist knowledge?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Verantwoordelijkheid-notaris-vs-advocaat.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consult a table of notary responsibilities here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your lawyer is your coach:<\/strong> The Spanish notary is the neutral referee, not your personal defender. A private, independent lawyer who is the full <em>due diligence<\/em> executes is essential to avoid financial and legal risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The notary is the finish line, not the starting point:<\/strong> The notary appointment is the final step that seals a deal that your lawyer has already fully explored and deemed safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be proactive about payment:<\/strong> Do not assume that the safest payment method (the third-party account) is a default option. Discuss this with your lawyer well in advance, as this may influence your choice of notary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/appointment-with-a-spanish-notary\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How does an appointment with a Spanish notary go?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After listening to this episode, do you have any questions or are you considering taking the plunge into Spanish real estate yourself? If so, don't hesitate to contact Confianz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.confianz.be<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T. 0032 301 00 70<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":33052,"template":"","podcast-onderwerp":[942,940],"class_list":["post-33051","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","podcast-onderwerp-praktische-informatie","podcast-onderwerp-vastgoed-kopen-in-spanje"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcast\/33051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcast"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/podcast"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"podcast-onderwerp","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.confianz.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcast-onderwerp?post=33051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}