Trusted by international buyers in Madrid for over 20 years.
Madrid’s property market moves fast and its legal framework is unforgiving. From Salamanca penthouses to Chamberí apartments, we protect international buyers through every stage of their Madrid property transaction.
Fast-Moving Market
Hidden Debts
Illegal Constructions
Tax Surprises
Remote Purchase Risks
Madrid’s prime districts — Salamanca, Chamberí, Retiro — are among the most competitive residential markets in Southern Europe. Properties move fast, agents work for sellers, and the legal risks for international buyers are the same as anywhere else in Spain: hidden debts, illegal constructions, and contract traps that only due diligence can identify.
At Paton & Mayr, we have protected international buyers in Madrid for over 20 years from our office on Calle Maldonado.
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We verify ownership, check for undisclosed debts and mortgages, confirm planning permissions, and review community charges — before you sign anything.
The Contrato de Arras binds you legally and financially once signed. We review every clause before you commit and negotiate on your behalf where needed.
We represent you at the notary, handle land registry registration, and manage ITP payment to the Madrid regional tax authority — the Comunidad de Madrid.
Our office is on Calle Maldonado, in the heart of the Salamanca district. We have protected international buyers in Madrid for over 20 years.
We know the prime districts — Salamanca, Chamberí, Retiro, Chamartín — and the specific legal and fiscal considerations that apply in each.
Your file is handled by a senior attorney from day one. Never passed to a junior. Every decision is made by someone with direct Madrid market experience
All client communication in English. No translation risk, no miscommunication, no surprises at completion.
We complete purchases via Power of Attorney for international clients regularly. No travel required — same legal protection, same timeline.
Not legally required, but practically essential. The Spanish notary does not act in your interest. In Madrid’s fast-moving prime market, having independent legal representation before you make any financial commitment is critical.
Salamanca is Madrid’s most prestigious address — the equivalent of London’s Mayfair. Chamberí offers strong appreciation and a vibrant international community. Retiro appeals to families seeking green space. Chamartín is preferred by corporate buyers and international executives. Moncloa-Aravaca is popular with families due to its international schools.
Madrid has one of Spain’s lowest ITP rates — 6% for resale properties (compared to 10% in Catalonia). New builds: IVA 10% plus AJD 0.75%. Total acquisition costs including legal, notary, and registry fees typically run 9-11% for resale and 11-13% for new builds.
In prime districts like Salamanca and Chamberí, well-priced properties can receive multiple offers within days. This makes pre-purchase due diligence planning essential — you need your legal framework in place before you find the property, not after.
Yes. Through a notarised Power of Attorney, your lawyer signs all documents on your behalf. Standard practice for international buyers. We manage remote transactions in Madrid regularly.
Yes. Moncloa-Aravaca is home to the American School of Madrid and the British Council School. Chamartín and Chamberí also have strong access to international schools. This makes these districts particularly popular with international families relocating to Madrid.
Our Madrid office is located at Calle Maldonado Nº 55, 1 — in the Salamanca district, one of Madrid’s most prestigious residential and commercial addresses.
