Once you have selected your dream home in Spain, a private purchase contract (Contrato de Compra-Venta) is made between yourself and the builder.

When the property is completed, the official title deeds (Escritura Publica de Compra-Venta) are drawn up by a Spanish Public Notary (Notario) and then signed by both parties. Once signed you will receive a temporary copy (Copia Simple) of the Escritura whilst the original is sent to the Land Registry. It will be returned to you via the Notary, but in the meantime, the Copia Simple is your official Title Deed and will even allow you to sell your home.