Power of Attorney for Real Estate Transactions Without Traveling

Yes, absolutely. The power of attorney has full legal validity and authorizes your agent to appear before a notary and sign the public deed of purchase and sale with the same effects as if you did it personally.

The notary authorizing the purchase will verify that the power grants sufficient authority to carry out the transaction. That is why it is important to clearly specify the powers you grant when drafting the power.

Of course. In fact, it is most recommended if you only need to authorize a specific transaction. The power can be drafted with scope limited to:

• A specific purchase or sale
• A specific property (identifying it with address and cadastral reference)
• A maximum or minimum price for the transaction
• A specific period of time

This gives you greater control and security over the powers you grant.

Yes, without any problem. The entire process is managed completely online via video conference with the notary. You only need:

• Stable internet connection
• Webcam or smartphone
• Your valid identity document (ID, NIE, or passport)
• Digital certificate or access to the notary's remote signature system

Thousands of Spanish residents abroad use this service every year to manage their properties in Spain.

Any adult person you fully trust. It can be:

• A direct family member (sibling, child, spouse, parent)
• Your lawyer or legal advisor
• A real estate or administrative manager
• A trusted friend
• Your domestic partner

The important thing is that they act in your interest and have legal capacity to contract. We recommend choosing someone who knows the real estate market well if it is a complex transaction.

The power can have:

• Indefinite validity: Remains active until you expressly revoke it
• Fixed term: Automatically expires after 3, 6, 12 months or the period you establish
• Validity for a single transaction: Expires once the authorized purchase or sale is executed

You can revoke the power at any time through a notarial public deed of revocation. The revocation takes immediate effect once notified to the agent and third parties who may be involved in the transaction.

The necessary documentation is minimal:

• Your identity document: Valid ID if Spanish, NIE if foreign resident, or passport
• Complete agent details: Full name, ID/NIE/passport, and current address
• Transaction description: If you want to limit the power to a specific property, you will need the cadastral reference or registry details
• Digital certificate: Or access to the notary's remote identification system (Cl@ve, electronic certificate, etc.)

Not necessarily. You decide the scope of the powers you grant. You can establish:

• A minimum sale price below which it cannot be sold
• A maximum purchase price that cannot be exceeded
• Specific conditions that must be met (for example, sale free of charges)
• Obligation to consult you before accepting offers

These limitations are expressly included in the text of the power of attorney to protect your interests.

The cost depends on several factors:

• The complexity of the power (general or specific)
• The number of powers you include
• If you need additional copies or translations
• The official notarial fees established by law

Contact us to receive a detailed quote without obligation. Our service includes complete advice, online management, video call with notary, and delivery of the legalized document.

The power of attorney does not make you lose control over your property:

• You can revoke the power at any time before the transaction is executed
• The agent has a legal obligation to act in your interest and follow your instructions
• If the agent acts outside the granted powers, those acts can be challenged
• You maintain all your rights as owner until the purchase is registered in the Registry

That is why it is essential to choose a fully trusted agent and clearly define the scope of the power.

Yes, if you expressly include those powers when granting the power. You can authorize your agent to:

• Apply for mortgage loans to finance the purchase
• Sign mortgage constitution deeds
• Cancel existing mortgages on properties you sell
• Manage mortgage subrogations
• Process cancellation registrations at the Property Registry

Specify these powers when requesting your power so the notary includes them in the document.