There is not much more I can do to minimise my risk so I choose plot 21 in phase 3 and fax through the relevant forms with a copy of my passport to Nicky. Again, she provides an excellent level of customer service by confirming that all the paperwork has been received and is correct. I pay my 1,000 euro by credit card to Legalex, a firm of Spanish lawyers. I very quickly receive some information through from Manzanares lawyers in Spain, who have an office in Brazil. I know it is probably good practice to try and hunt down my own independent English speaking Brazilian lawyer but my workload in my day job means that my time is limited. I take the easy option and instruct Manzares to act on my behalf. Their fee will be 1,500 euros plus VAT for the whole process. There will also be disbursements on top of this for:
1) Notary and registry fees
2) Transfer tax on completion.
3) Search costs.
4) Bank commissions.
According to my email from Manzanares there are a number of steps that they handle in the property purchase:
1) Reservation of the property, which I have already done.
2) Legal searches, similar to those in the UK.
3) Application for a tax number after granting power of attorney to Manzanareas.
4) Check that building works are on schedule before stage payments are made.
5) Completion.
6) Registration of the property in my name.
7) Setting up of direct debits for utility bills.
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