A. You should, on completion, have the property transferred to you on a
public deed and complemented by what is called ´acta de notoriedad complementaria de titulo publico´. This is a procedure to register the
property in your name in the Land Registry and it requires you to provide the Notary with several documents as well as two witnesses (the seller will bring them) who will declare under oath that to the best of his knowledge the seller is the owner of the property.
Many people buy property without escritura, this is not a major problem, as the sellers are normally the owners for many generations back. Fraud is rare in these situations, I have never personally come across any case.
However, you will definetely need a lawyer to prepare completion, gather the necessary documentation and a register the new deed in your name.
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