Record-Breaking Bare-Ownership Property Acquisition in Málaga: A Landmark Case for International Investors Seeking Strategic Expansion in Spain

By Corelex Global – Legal Advisors for International Investors

Spain’s real estate landscape continues to attract sophisticated international investors seeking stability, long-term value, and access to one of Europe’s most resilient property markets. Among these discerning buyers, high-volume investors have emerged as key market players, seeking opportunities that combine legal certainty, financial optimization, and strategic vision.

In this context, Corelex Global is proud to highlight a landmark transaction that exemplifies our firm’s commitment to agility, precision, and top-tier legal strategy: the fastest bare-ownership acquisition ever completed by our team, with closing solidified in just two weeks in the Málaga area of the Costa del Sol.

This exceptional case involved a pair of long-standing international clients who have entrusted our firm with multiple investments over the years, including four prior acquisitions and what are considered the last Golden Visas issued in Spain. Their decision to pursue a new bare-ownership investment opportunity required not only deep legal expertise but also unmatched efficiency. What followed was a record-setting transaction that demonstrates Corelex Global’s ability to turn complex investment goals into rapid secure realities.

A Trusted Relationship Built on Excellence 

The clients at the center of this case are experienced international investors with a history of high-volume acquisitions across Spain. Over the years, they have built a relationship of profound trust with Corelex Global as one grounded in successful results and a shared vision of long-term value creation.

Their previous achievements include four expertly structured real estate purchases and obtaining the last Golden Visas processed in Spain, a milestone that underscores both their strategic foresight and our firm’s high-level coordination with immigration and real estate authorities.

When they identified a new strategic opportunity in Málaga, a bare ownership acquisition with lifelong usufruct rights retained by the seller, they turned once again to Corelex Global. Their objective was to secure a high-value asset offering predictable long-term appreciation and stable returns, while leveraging a structure increasingly favoured by sophisticated international investors.

Bare-ownership acquisitions have gained traction among foreign buyers seeking tax efficiency, lower initial capital outlay, and strong future upside. However, these transactions often involve complex legal layers and require meticulous due diligence. In this case, the additional challenge was time.

A Strategic Opportunity Demanding Unprecedented Speed 

The Málaga property presented a unique market window. To secure the investment under optimal conditions, the clients needed the entire process; verification, negotiation, legal structuring, administrative procedures, and notarization, to be completed in a record timeframe.

Bare-ownership transactions typically involve extended coordination among seller, buyer, legal counsel, tax advisors, registries, and notarial authorities. A fast turnaround is uncommon; a two-week turnaround is virtually unheard of.

Yet this was precisely the challenge presented to our team, and one we embraced fully.

Corelex Global’s Mastery in Accelerated Legal Transactions

Meeting such an ambitious deadline required seamless alignment across all moving parts. Corelex Global mobilized a multidisciplinary effort, coordinating real estate specialists, tax experts, notarial officers, and registry personnel with exceptional precision.

Our key areas of focus included:

     1. Immediate and comprehensive due diligence
We initiated full property and seller verification within hours of receiving the mandate. This included registry checks, urban planning status, encumbrance reviews, usufruct analysis, and long-term devaluation projections, which is crucial in bare-ownership calculations.

     2. Rapid contractual drafting and negotiation
The transaction required highly tailored documentation, given the lifelong usufruct retained by the seller. Every clause governing rights, obligations, tax treatment, and future title transfer needed to be defined with clarity and foresight. Our team completed drafting and revisions in record time, ensuring both legal certainty and strategic advantage.

     3. Close coordination with notarial authorities
To meet the timeline, we worked hand-in-hand with the notary’s office, securing immediate appointment availability and pre-processing all essential documentation to avoid delays.

     4. Streamlined communication with the investors abroad
Given that the clients were not physically present in Spain, remote execution and representation required flawless organization. Powers of attorney, financial compliance, and remote briefings were completed efficiently to maintain uninterrupted progress.

     The Result: A Record-Setting Two-Week Closing                                                                                                 The entire operation, from initial client instruction to official completion before the notary, was finalized in only two weeks.
This is now recognized as the fastest transaction ever executed by Corelex Global’s team, and a milestone credited to Isabel del Alamo Powers’s exceptional coordination and leadership throughout the process.

A Case That Reinforces Corelex Global’s Reputation

This accomplishment is more than a success story. It is a demonstration of Corelex Global’s ability to deliver top-tier legal strategy under the most demanding conditions.

It reinforces our position as the preferred legal partner for international investors who value:

– Efficient, agile execution
– In-depth expertise in complex structures
– Predictable, high-standard legal outcomes
– Clear cross-border coordination

Bare-ownership investments, in particular, require a high level of specialization. The case of these international investors, and the exemplary execution led by our team, highlights how sophisticated investment vehicles can achieve exceptional results when supported by expert legal guidance.

Corelex Global’s Broader Perspective on Strategic Real Estate Investments

As Spain’s property market evolves, international investors face a landscape marked by rising demand, strong capital inflows, and a growing interest in long-term, tax-efficient structures such as bare ownership.
Our role at Corelex Global is to ensure that these investors approach the market with clarity, foresight, and full legal protection.

We provide comprehensive support including:

– Real estate structuring
– Tax optimization
– Cross-border asset planning
– Inheritance and succession strategy
– Corporate and private investment vehicles

Our mission is to transform opportunities into long-lasting value, ensuring that each acquisition aligns with the investor’s long-term financial and personal goals.

Conclusion

The Málaga bare-ownership acquisition stands as a landmark achievement in Corelex Global’s track record. It is an example of what strategic vision, client trust, and legal mastery can accomplish together.
For international investors, and for international buyers at large, Spain continues to offer an unparalleled environment for secure, profitable, and forward-looking real estate investments.

At Corelex Global, we remain dedicated to guiding our clients with the speed, expertise, and precision that define our practice, turning sophisticated opportunities into record-breaking successes.