Mortgages can be a very complicated business in The Canary Islands, for example bills such as community charge, electricity and water are not charged to the previous owner but remain with the property. It is therefore advisable to engage a lawyer who specialises in property purchase to avoid being left with large bills.

Wills. See a lawyer or notary for advice.

Franchises if considering buying a Franchise in Spain you would be well advised to get professional advise from a lawyer, there can be many complex areas that need the right advise.

Legal fees vary as in any country, but should not be unduly high, and could save you thousands of pounds by avoiding misunderstandings of Spanish law. The usual fee is about 1% of amount involved.