Co-ownership Disputes & Termination in Spain

Lawyers for people who own a Spanish property together with others and want to sell, buy out a share or end the shared ownership.
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About Co-ownership Disputes & Termination in Spain

Owning a property together can become a problem when the owners disagree. This page covers co-ownership, joint ownership, pro indiviso ownership, división de cosa común and extinción de condominio: how to end or divide shared ownership, sell jointly owned property or force a sale. It is for heirs, couples who separate and business partners with a Spanish property. English-speaking registered lawyers explain the options and act in court if needed. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Co-ownership Termination”.

What pro indiviso means

Each co-owner holds a share of the whole property, and no one owns a particular room or part. Decisions on use, rent or sale can then be hard to take. Co-ownership often arises through inheritance or a separation, see divorce.

Ways to end it

  • Agreement: one owner buys out the other or all sell together, signed before a notary.
  • Court: if there is no agreement, a co-owner can ask the court to end the co-ownership, and it may order a sale or a division.

An auction can bring a low price, so a lawyer often attends it for the client. Taxes depend on the route, see capital gains tax, property sale. A transfer to one owner without a sale is described under property title transfer. Problems with the owners' association are covered under property rights and disputes.

Questions and answers

What does pro indiviso mean?

Shared ownership in undivided shares of the same property.

Can one co-owner force a sale?

In general nobody has to stay in shared ownership, so a co-owner can ask the court to end it. The outcome depends on the case.

Do we have to go to court?

Not if everyone agrees. A deed before a notary can be enough.

What happens to a shared home after a divorce?

It depends on the agreement or ruling. One spouse may keep it and buy out the other, or it may be sold.

Which taxes are involved?

Possibly a plusvalía and tax on a profit. A lawyer or tax adviser can say which apply.

25 lawyers who provide Co-ownership Disputes & Termination in Spain

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  • Inma, lawyer in Murcia City

    Inma

    Lawyer · Murcia City, Spain

    • 910 cases handled · 7 in this service
    • 11+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law
    • 4.95(59 reviews)
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  • Alvaro, lawyer in Fuengirola

    Alvaro

    Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain

    • 1,584 cases handled · 5 in this service
    • 14+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English
    • Law, Jaén
    • 4.97(146 reviews)
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  • Oscar, lawyer in Barcelona

    Oscar

    Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain

    • 677 cases handled · 5 in this service
    • 20+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Barcelona
    • 4.97(57 reviews)
    Contact Oscar
  • Angela, lawyer in Fuengirola

    Angela

    Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain

    • 381 cases handled · 5 in this service
    • 27+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Business and Company Administration, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE)
    • 5.00(30 reviews)
    Contact Angela
  • José, lawyer in Alicante City

    José

    Lawyer · Alicante City, Spain

    • 786 cases handled · 4 in this service
    • 22+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Alicante University
    • 4.99(97 reviews)
    Contact José
  • Daniel, lawyer in Mallorca

    Daniel

    Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain

    • 137 cases handled · 3 in this service
    • 11+ years in practice
    • Speaks: Spanish, Italian, English, Portuguese, French
    • Law, UIB
    • 5.00(5 reviews)
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  • Inma, lawyer in Valencia

    Inma

    Lawyer · Valencia, Spain

    • 716 cases handled · 1 in this service
    • 18+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Valencia
    • 4.99(56 reviews)
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  • Federico, lawyer in Madrid

    Federico

    Lawyer · Madrid, Spain

    • 440 cases handled · 1 in this service
    • 25+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, German, French, Spanish
    • Law, Complutense University Madrid (San Pablo)
    • 4.82(14 reviews)
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  • Rafael, lawyer in Seville

    Rafael

    Lawyer · Seville, Spain

    • 204 cases handled · 1 in this service
    • 31+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Seville
    • 4.81(27 reviews)
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  • Rosa, lawyer in Mallorca

    Rosa

    Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain

    • 1,612 cases handled
    • 17+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of the Balearic Islands
    • 4.98(162 reviews)
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  • Raffaele, lawyer in Barcelona

    Raffaele

    Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain

    • 1,553 cases handled
    • 15+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
    • Spanish Law; Italian Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Università degli Studi di Milano
    • 4.90(38 reviews)
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  • María-José, lawyer in Murcia City

    María-José

    Lawyer · Murcia City, Spain

    • 691 cases handled
    • 22+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English
    • Law, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - Campus Elche
    • 4.98(53 reviews)
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  • Francisca, lawyer in Gandia

    Francisca

    Lawyer · Gandia, Spain

    • 469 cases handled
    • 21+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • University of Valencia
    • 4.83(35 reviews)
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  • Domingo, lawyer in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Domingo

    Lawyer · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

    • 372 cases handled
    • 19+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Salamanca
    • 4.94(28 reviews)
    Contact Domingo
  • Miguel, lawyer in Oviedo

    Miguel

    Lawyer · Oviedo, Spain

    • 254 cases handled
    • 26+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Oviedo
    • 4.98(22 reviews)
    Contact Miguel
  • Sabela, lawyer in Vigo

    Sabela

    Lawyer · Vigo, Spain

    • 250 cases handled
    • 17+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Santiago de Compostela
    • 4.96(29 reviews)
    Contact Sabela
  • María, lawyer in Estepona

    María

    Lawyer · Estepona, Spain

    • 184 cases handled
    • 8+ years in practice
    • Speaks: Spanish, English
    • Law, University Granada
    • 4.60(5 reviews)
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  • Francisco, lawyer in Cadiz

    Francisco

    Lawyer · Cadiz, Spain

    • 136 cases handled
    • Speaks: English
    • 4.63(5 reviews)
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  • Juan Ignacio, lawyer in Vera

    Juan Ignacio

    Lawyer · Vera, Spain

    • 117 cases handled
    • 15+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Almeria
    • 4.93(21 reviews)
    Contact Juan Ignacio
  • Maria, lawyer in Girona

    Maria

    Lawyer · Girona, Spain

    • 60 cases handled
    • 23+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
    • 4.38(8 reviews)
    Contact Maria
  • María Luz, lawyer in Marbella

    María Luz

    Lawyer · Marbella, Spain

    • 24 cases handled
    • 3+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law Degree, University of Granada
    • 5.00(2 reviews)
    Contact María Luz
  • Jesus, lawyer in Santiago de Compostela

    Jesus

    Lawyer · Santiago de Compostela, Spain

    • 16 cases handled
    • 3+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
    • Law Degree, University of Santiago de Compostela
    Contact Jesus
  • David, lawyer in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    David

    Lawyer · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

    • 12 cases handled
    • 10+ years in practice
    • Speaks: French, Italian, English, Spanish
    • Law, Universidad de Granada
    Contact David
  • Pablo, lawyer in Granada

    Pablo

    Lawyer · Granada, Spain

    • 11 cases handled
    • 21+ years in practice
    • Speaks: Spanish, English, French
    • Degree in Law, Universidad de Granada
    Contact Pablo
  • Ramon, lawyer in Almeria

    Ramon

    Lawyer · Almeria, Spain

    • 13+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Almeria University
    Contact Ramon
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  • He gave informed advice, described the different options and indicated the costs of each. Very professional, and I am very satisfied.
    — Peter
    30 Jun 2020
  • I am hugely grateful to the lawyer for the support he gave me through the recent sale of my house, which turned out to be complicated. More than once it seemed the deal could collapse because of obstacles from outside, yet his persistence and practical approach proved invaluable. Whatever the hour, even around midnight, he was working to keep things moving and answering my many questions with patience and expertise. His professionalism renewed my trust in the legal process, and he was by far the most efficient solicitor I could have had. He handled absolutely everything from the first step to the last, with great knowledge and helpfulness. Without his work I would still own a Spanish property I no longer wanted, which was causing me a great deal of stress and worry.
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    26 Feb 2026
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  • This service put me in touch with the lawyer. My separation is a very messy one, and I needed a lawyer I could rely on. He has paid close attention to my case and steered me in the right direction. Unlike most of the lawyers I contacted earlier, he began work straight away and, importantly, has always kept communication open. The case is far from over, but I am fairly sure he will carry it through to the end.
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    19 Jun 2025
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  • I spent almost a year working with the lawyer on buying out my former partner's share of the home we owned together. Right away I was impressed by how quickly she replied and how much she cared about my case. It was a very challenging matter, yet she grasped the legal intricacies and explained complicated points clearly and patiently. She kept a high level of professionalism, updated me at each stage and left me feeling supported and well advised. Her command of property law was evident, and the case ended successfully. What set her apart was her personal approach and real commitment to my best interests; I trusted her abilities and am grateful for her guidance from beginning to end. I highly recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance, as her expertise and professionalism make her stand out in her field.
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    29 Apr 2024
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  • The lawyer knew what had to be done, and I felt very confident in her approach. She organised the power of attorney, all in a single day. Eventually she reached my wife and, despite plenty of obstacles, got my house onto the market. I am certain no other Spanish lawyer could have done better.
    — Walter
    16 Apr 2024
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  • The lawyer was so amazingly helpful, assisting me remotely while I was in Haiti and in person when I visited Spain. She has a fantastic personal manner and is super approachable, her English is flawless, and I would 100% use her again for future legal advice in Spain.
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    11 Sep 2026
  • He was very responsive and went through the details in depth.
    — Jiby
    24 Mar 2026
  • Outstanding service and a very responsive lawyer.
    — Emmanouil
    01 Oct 2025
  • We had a very good collaboration. The lawyer was very supportive and told me each time a step of the process was completed. Her English is very good, so I could communicate with her very well. I would recommend her at any time.
    — Albu
    30 Sep 2023
  • I only wanted advice from a Spanish legal expert who knows Spanish law on selling property in Spain, where I was a part owner, and on applying for an NIF. The lawyer gave that advice fluently in English, on time and in a professional manner. The advice was accurate and I could not have asked for anything more. She is a true professional in every sense, and I hope she keeps giving expert advice to all the clients she meets through this service.
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    16 Jun 2023
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    21 Apr 2023
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