Should I Pay That Deposit?

They pay a deposit too early.

They fall in love with the property…
trust the process…
trust the agent…
sign a reservation contract…

And only AFTER paying do they discover:
❌ debts
❌ illegal extensions
❌ tax surprises
❌ planning issues
❌ problems with licences
❌ or clauses they did not fully understand

This happens more often than people think.

People see the sun ☀️ the pool 🏊 the terrace 🍷 the dream lifestyle…

And they rush.

But once the deposit is paid, your negotiating power changes completely.

Before paying anything, buyers should understand:
• what exactly they are signing
• whether the property has legal issues
• what taxes they will pay
• whether the property matches the Land Registry and Catastro
• and what risks they may inherit with the purchase

A reservation contract is not “just paperwork”.

It can legally and financially affect you.

At SGM Abogados we help buyers understand the risks BEFORE they commit their money.

Because prevention is always cheaper than fixing a mistake later.