Experienced real estate lawyers
in Mallorca
Legal advice specialising in real estate law.
Our team of real estate lawyers in Palma de Mallorca offers you comprehensive support in buying and selling operations, leases, investments and any other transaction related to real estate. If you are looking for a lawyer in real estate law or a legal advisor to buy a house, we help you to make safe decisions, with all the legal guarantees.
How Our Real Estate Lawyers Can Help You
- Advisory for Property Buying and Selling
- Review and Drafting of Contracts
- Legal Advice for Foreign Investors
- Verification of the Property's Land Registry and Urbanistic Status
Everything you need to operate
with
security in the real estate market
We have a team specialised in legal advice in real estate law, with deep knowledge of the local legal framework and solid experience in the real estate market in Mallorca. Whether you are a private individual, a company or a foreign investor, our real estate lawyers are with you every step of the way.
We offer a comprehensive service covering the review and drafting of purchase and rental contracts, the analysis of encumbrances and the registration of properties, as well as the handling of inheritances, donations and transfers of property. We also provide legal assistance in real estate disputes or conflicts and representation in negotiations and before notaries, ensuring secure transactions with full legal backing.
Why Choose Benavides Associates as Your
Real Estate Lawyers?
One of our strengths lies in real estate legal advice that integrates legal, tax, and accounting services. We not only solve your legal problem, but we also optimize your tax situation for a 360º solution.
- We accompany you every step of the way with a service that values personal attention and problem-solving.
- You can count on a specialized team with experience in all key areas.
- We guarantee your legal security and your peace of mind, which is our top priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Non-residents are subject to the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR) via Model 210. If the property is for personal use, an annual imputed income tax applies. If rented out, tax is paid on net yield (for EU/EEA residents) or gross yield (non-EU). At Benavides Asociados, we manage your filings to ensure full compliance and tax optimization.
Yes, through the reinvestment exemption. If the total sale proceeds are used to purchase a new primary residence within two years, the gain is exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF). Special exemptions also apply to individuals over 65, subject to specific legal requirements that our team analyzes in detail.
Sellers are primarily responsible for Capital Gains Tax (IRPF) and the Municipal Capital Gains Tax (Plusvalía). If no actual profit is made from the land value, it is possible to contest and avoid the Plusvalía payment, a process requiring prior legal audit to file a formal claim.
VAT (generally 10%) applies exclusively to new-build properties purchased directly from a developer. The Property Transfer Tax (ITP) applies to resale properties, with rates varying by region (between 8% and 11% in the Balearic Islands). Choosing the correct purchase structure is essential for initial tax savings.

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Schedule your free consultation with our professional real estate law specialists!
If you need legal advice for your process of buying, selling, or leasing a property in Mallorca, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you with your case.