1997
Founds the law firm Martín Bou - Advocats
1999-2003
Secretary of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Castell – Platja d’Aro
2003 – 2009
Councilor of Urban Planning and Tourism at the City Council of Castell-Platja d'Aro
2010 – 2011
Deputy Mayor of the City Council of Castell-Platja d'Aro
2015
Speaker at the conference 'Comments and Reflections on the Reform of Horizontal Property in Catalonia
2016 – Actualidad
Collaboration with the Belgian law firm Consenso Advocaten
2017 – Actualidad
Advisor of the 'Col·legi d’Administradors de Finques' (Association of Property Administrators) in Girona
Ferran Martin began his law studies in 1992 at the University of Barcelona. He successfully obtained his degree in 1997.
After that, he decided to establish his own real estate agency and also become an administrative manager of homeowners' associations (HOAs). However, after 5 years, he realized that, while there were many Real Estate agencies, there weren't any advisors assisting people in this sometimes complicated process. He decided to continue his education and specialize in real estate and urban planning law.
Specialized in Real Estate Law & Inheritance law
Nelleke Mannaert
Specialized in real estate law, particularly in buying and selling transactions.
Ideal region
Whether it's purchasing a second home for your family or an investment... Catalonia, especially the Costa Brava, is the ideal region for this. Soft winters, pleasant summers. Not too cold and not too hot. Easily accessible by car from the north.
Economically, Catalonia is the fastest-growing region in Spain, but it also possesses a beautiful cultural heritage and delightful beaches to dream away on.
Personalized advice
Receiving personal advice from a lawyer saves you time and worries when buying or selling a house.
Each Spanish region (also known as "Comunidad" in Spanish) has its own laws. It's important to consult a lawyer who is familiar with local laws, restrictions, and urban planning issues.
A real estate lawyer is recommended for the purchase or sale of an existing property or for guidance on a new construction project. There's more to it than you might expect, such as contracts, permits, certificates, regulations, taxes, licenses, necessary documentation, payments, etc.
Analysis
Before signing a preliminary purchase contract (also known as the "Arras contract"), it's advisable to have the contract reviewed by your lawyer. This contract is binding, and failure to comply with it can have serious consequences. Furthermore, you should be aware that there may still need to be a legalization process, such as for a pool, or an extension. The property register may not be coordinated with the cadastre, or there may be outstanding urban planning penalties. Don't be misled by the seller or the real estate agent, and take precautions. Therefore, seek assistance in a timely manner, preferably at the time of making the reservation.
Cost control
Another crucial step is to correctly determine who should bear the various costs involved.
There are the usual buyer's costs, such as the notary and the property register, but you also need to pay transmission tax and, if applicable, capital gains tax and non-resident tax. Depending on who the selling party is, paying these taxes becomes your obligation. Therefore, it's important that you are assisted in this matter and that such payment is made within the agreed timeframe.
After-sales service
After the purchase or sale of real estate, we also provide services. Think of the aforementioned tax payments, license applications, VAT, registration with the property register, payment of registration and notary fees...
And even after all the steps of the purchase/sale process are completed, we are always there for our clients. Whether you need advice, have trouble understanding a received letter, or discovered hidden defects in the purchased property,... You can always rely on our expertise, because being close to the client is our priority.
