I used Martin Hayes as my lawyer when purchasing my property in Valencia, Spain. At the time, I was up to my eyes selling my business in readiness for my move to Spain. In typical fashion for me, I found myself trying to purchase a place in Spain, sell my business and our family home in the UK all at the same time. It soon became aparent that I needed effective help in Valencia.  Having made some enquiries I came across Martin Hayes, an English speaking lawyer in Valencia.

I was pleasantly surprised that Martin took the time to keep in touch with regular telephone calls, even though I was in the UK, to update me constantly as to how he was getting on with the town hall enquiries.

As it turned out, the property had an issue that Martin worked hard to make sure was all ironed out before the completion. He explained all the Spanish legal jargon – so much so that I think I can now give classes on what a “cedula de habitabilidad” is to keep me busy during the winter months:).

On a serious note, the benefits of having a no nonsense native English speaking Spanish lawyer cannot be understated. I would highly recommend him”…..Andy

A personal Experience – Our Property Purchase in Alcoy, Alicante.

We greatly appreciate Martin Hayes, both on a professional level and as a person. He handled the purchase of our apartment in Alcoy, Alicante Province. We had bought off plan, but as the project was part of Alcoy’s urgently needed urban regeneration with local government guarantees, we felt reasonably secure that the work would actually be carried out.

Our direct vendor contact was very nice and, when the time came to pay for the apartment, she suggested that all we needed to do was get a bank draft for the sizeable balance to avoid unnecessary expenses.Martin, normally a mild mannered chap, opposed this vehemently and we thought he was being a little over-cautious. In the end we took his advice and arranged for the money to be paid through him. And were very glad we did.

The developer himself was a less affable type and when we pointed out that a sliding door we had specified had still not been put in, he became visibly angry and – even to us who did not speak much Spanish – was trying to wriggle out of this obligation by being – frankly – obnoxious. Martin masterfully took control of the situation and made the developer sign an agreement there and then to ensure that the door would be installed, with some of the money owed by us being held back until the work was done. Martin was a great support all through the three-year process, and – importantly, even though one does not speak of these things in polite company – fantastic value for money!

Carolyn and Paul

A Personal Experience

I’d like to tell you about my experience buying a property in Spain with Martin Hayes. Having travelled all over Spain for a number of holidays since 2006 (researching areas to live) we decided that our holidays and future retirement plans will be in Javea, Alicante.

In October 2013 I found the perfect house for our family and after some negotiation an offer was finally accepted. I took to the internet to find an independent lawyer. I found Martin through Google and we spoke about the property and my intentions. We agreed a fixed fee and pushed forward with the purchase.

There were a few bumps in the road, mainly due to paperwork and red tape, but at every stage of the process I was kept in the loop and had everything explained to me in my native language and very professionally.

Martin was very approachable and always found the time to speak to me or call me back if I needed to know anything, however small. I would not hesitate to recommend Martin to anyone requiring legal services in Spain.

The long of it – We greatly appreciate Martin Hayes, both on a professional level and as a person.
He handled the purchase of our apartment in Alcoy, Alicante Province. We had bought off plan, but as the project was part of Alcoy’s urgently needed urban regeneration with local government guarantees, we felt reasonably secure that the work would actually be carried out. Our direct vendor contact was very nice and, when the time came to pay for the apartment, she suggested that all we needed to do was get a bank draft for the sizeable balance to avoid unnecessary expenses. Martin, normally a mild mannered chap, opposed this vehemently and we thought he was being a little over-cautious. In the end we took his advice and arranged for the money to be paid through him. And were very glad we did. The developer himself was a less affable type and when we pointed out that a sliding door we had specified had still not been put in, he became visibly angry and – even to us who did not speak much Spanish – was trying to wriggle out of this obligation by being – frankly – obnoxious. Martin masterfully took control of the situation and made the developer sign an agreement there and then to ensure that the door would be installed, with some of the money owed by us being held back until the work was done. Martin was a great support all through the three-year process, and – importantly, even though one does not speak of these things in polite company – fantastic value for money!

The short of it – We greatly appreciate Martin Hayes, both on a professional level and as a person. He handled the purchase of our apartment in Alcoy, Alicante Province. We had bought off plan, and he stay with us every step of the way, providing great support over the three years right through to the final payment. This latter process involved confronting a less than affable developer who would have been impossible for us to deal with alone. All in all, we found – and still find – his services to be fantastic value for money. – Carolyn and Paul from the UK.

When I decided to purchase an apartment in Valencia, I hired Martin J. Hayes as my lawyer because, as a resident of non-EU country, I wanted to ensure that the transaction will be done in proper way. But, what he did for me was beyond my expectations. Regardless of the importance of my matter (surely, it was not a “big” case for him), Martin promptly returned every phone call and email, answering to my overwhelming inquiries with patience and full dedication.

During the purchasing process, contrary to Martin’s strong advise not to make a single step without consulting him, at one point I acted on my own and thereby put myself in an unenviable position. At the last moment I called Martin to inform him that I was just about to sign the pre-Contract, and in no time he appeared in the office of the real estate agent, handled the situation expertly and got the process back on track. This event clearly shows why Martin stands out from the hundreds of other available lawyers. In addition to his experience, professionalism, trustworthiness, incredible attention to every single detail, integrity and ability to draft the most precise legal documents that will protect your best interest, Martin genuinely cares for his clients. I wholeheartedly recommend his services – Marija