Real estate lawyer in Palma de Mallorca for purchases, deposit agreements, leases and business-related property deals
At Cantallops Legal we advise on real estate law in Palma de Mallorca with a focus on property purchases, due diligence, deposit agreements, Urban Lease Act matters, transfer of businesses with premises and property disputes. We work with a preventive approach, clear documentation and risk control before signature.
Where the transaction requires a careful review of the contractual structure or the property documents, you can start with our guides on buying property in Mallorca, deposit agreements in the Balearic Islands and residential and commercial leases in Mallorca.
Law firm in Palma de Mallorca · Purchases and deposit agreements · Leases and disputes · Assets and businesses with premises · Work across the Balearic Islands
In real estate transactions it is not enough to look at price or signature date. Title, charges, planning status, licences, consistency between Land Registry, Cadastre and physical reality, and the safest contractual structure must all be reviewed.
At Cantallops Legal we assist both in purchases and leases and in later disputes and business transactions involving premises, with special attention to assets in Mallorca and to residents and non-residents alike.
What we can help you with
We help you structure the transaction properly before signing and defend your position if the dispute has already arisen.
Property purchases and sales
Advice on the purchase and sale of homes, commercial units, land, buildings and other real estate assets with documentary and contractual review.
Legal and planning due diligence
Registry, cadastral and planning review to detect charges, inconsistencies, restrictions, licences and risks before signing.
Deposit agreements and call options
Drafting and review of deposit agreements, options and key clauses to protect price, timing, penalties and exit routes.
Leases under the Urban Lease Act
Residential and non-residential leases, rent, duration, deposit, updates and resolution of contractual issues.
Transfer of businesses with premises
Legal analysis of transactions involving hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and other businesses where leases, licences, goodwill and contractual structure matter.
Real estate disputes
Disputes between buyer and seller, breaches, defects, area discrepancies, boundaries and documentary, registry or possession issues.
Key real estate guides
These are the three core hub guides on purchases, deposit agreements and leases.
Purchase
Buying property in Mallorca
Legal and planning due diligence, deposit agreement, notarial deed and tax coordination for the transaction.
View purchase guide →Deposit agreement
Deposit agreements in the Balearic Islands
Confirmatory, penalty and withdrawal deposits. Booking amount, deadlines, termination and key clauses in property transactions.
View deposit guide →Lease
Leases (Urban Lease Act) in Mallorca
Residential and non-residential contracts and sensitive issues affecting rent, duration, deposit and risk clauses.
View lease guide →Transfer of businesses with premises in Mallorca
In Palma and other parts of Mallorca there are transactions that are neither a simple property sale nor a simple lease. We are talking about hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and other businesses where premises, activity, licences, lease agreement, goodwill and contractual documents all interact.
In these matters it is worth checking carefully what is actually being transferred, the position of each party, the permits or authorisations in place, the risks carried by the current agreement and how the deal should be documented in order to reduce contingencies.
- Lease agreement for the premises and whether assignment or substitution is possible
- Licences, activity and administrative status of the business
- Inventory, installations, furniture and included items
- Price, delivery, guarantees, timing and closing conditions
- Existing liabilities and allocation of risk
- Contractual, tax and documentary coordination of the transfer
Palma · Heritage · Singular assets
In a city such as Palma, many real estate and business transactions require a clear understanding of the urban context, the type of asset and the real commercial logic of the deal.
In many real estate transactions it is also crucial to coordinate tax matters and, in some cases, the succession dimension of the property. Where municipal capital gains tax, transfer tax, personal income tax, non-resident income tax or inherited property are involved, it is useful to complement the review with our hubs on tax law and inheritance in the Balearic Islands.
What should be reviewed before signing
A sound real estate transaction requires a review of documents, risks and contractual structure before commitments are made.
Registry and cadastral review
Consistency between Land Registry, Cadastre and the physical reality of the property before assuming obligations.
Planning status and licences
Review of licences, authorised uses, restrictions and planning or activity-related risks affecting the transaction.
Community, charges and expenses
Service charges, extraordinary payments, attachments, utilities and relevant supporting documents before signature.
Contractual structure
Booking, deposit agreement, sale, mandate, lease, transfer or business transmission with clauses tailored to the real risk profile.
How we handle a real estate transaction
1. We review the property, premises or transaction
We analyse title, charges, planning position, Cadastre, licences, contractual documents and the key pieces of the file.
2. We design the legal structure
We determine whether booking, deposit agreement, option, direct sale, mandate, lease, transfer or business assignment is more suitable and which clauses best protect your position.
3. We negotiate and document
We draft or review the agreement and align price, deadlines, delivery, guarantees and suspensive or termination conditions.
4. We close or defend the transaction
We assist at completion, deal with third-party issues and handle later disputes if breach or disagreement arises.
Common situations
- Purchase of a property with planning or registry doubts
- Signing a deposit agreement without sufficient legal certainty
- Conflicts between buyer and seller
- Area or boundary discrepancies
- Lease agreement with sensitive clauses
- Transactions involving non-residents
- Problems involving agency or sale mandate
- Coordination between Cadastre, Land Registry and physical reality
- Transfer of a hotel, restaurant, shop or other business with premises
Frequently asked questions
When should you hire a real estate lawyer in Mallorca?
Before signing booking forms, deposit agreements, sale contracts, lease agreements or any document that may compromise your legal or economic position.
What does real estate due diligence include?
It usually includes registry and cadastral review, charges, planning status, licences, community matters and the contractual risks of the transaction.
Can you advise non-resident buyers or sellers?
Yes. We can coordinate documents, powers of attorney, signature logistics and the practical aspects of the transaction where non-residents are involved.
Do you also handle disputes after signature?
Yes. We assist in breaches, contractual disputes, defects, area issues, deposit agreement problems and other real estate controversies.
Can you assist with the transfer of a business with premises in Mallorca?
Yes. We review the legal structure of the deal, the lease agreement, licences, documents, risk allocation and the contractual fit of the transfer or assignment of the business.
Real estate advice in Palma de Mallorca
Cantallops Legal combines documentary review, contractual strategy and a preventive approach to reduce risks in purchases, deposit agreements, leases, business transfers and real estate disputes.
Do you need to review a purchase, deposit agreement, lease or the transfer of a business with premises in Mallorca?
We can analyse the transaction, review the documents and help you sign with greater security or react where a dispute already exists.