English-Speaking Lawyers in Murcia

Legal Glossary

• Nota Simple
• NIE Number
• IBI Property Tax
• Plusvalia Tax
• Escritura Publica

Practice Areas

• Property Law
• Residency and Visas
• Inheritance Law

Murcia city itself is less international than coastal cities, keeping demand and prices low. However, the Region of Murcia also includes La Manga del Mar Menor (a popular resort strip) and Aguilas on the coast, which attract foreign buyers at higher price points. Murcia's international airport (Corvera) opened in 2019 and has improved connectivity significantly.

Murcia applies a flat ITP rate of 8% on resale residential property, lower than Andalusia and the Balearics for higher-value properties. New builds attract VAT at 10% plus AJD stamp duty at 1.5%. Your lawyer files the ITP return with the Murcia regional tax authority within 30 days of completion.

La Manga is a narrow strip of land between the Mar Menor lagoon and the Mediterranean. Some properties sit in protected coastal zones (DPMT) with building restrictions. The Mar Menor is an ecologically protected area and new builds near its shores have faced planning challenges. Your lawyer checks coastal protection classifications and any environmental restrictions before purchase.

Yes. The international community in the Region of Murcia is spread between Murcia city, La Manga, and coastal towns like Mazarron and Aguilas. English-speaking lawyers experienced in foreign buyer conveyancing are available, though less numerous than on the Costa del Sol. Avokatfinder lists verified lawyers with confirmed English language ability.

All standard Spanish residency options apply: Non-Lucrative Visa (retirement/passive income), Digital Nomad Visa (remote workers), and Golden Visa for purchases over EUR 500,000. The Region of Murcia has no special regional residency provisions, but the lower property prices make it possible to achieve permanent residency through real estate investment at a lower total cost than coastal alternatives.