5 Contract Clauses Every Buyer Should Demand

After reviewing thousands of Spanish property contracts, our legal team has identified five clauses that are frequently missing but critically important. 1) Urban compliance warranty — the seller guarantees all construction is legally permitted. 2) Penalty clause for hidden defects discovered within 12 months. 3) Deposit protection with clear refund conditions tied to due diligence findings. 4) Nota Simple verification clause requiring an updated registry check within 72 hours of signing. 5) Force majeure provisions covering regulatory changes between signing and completion. These five clauses have saved our members an estimated 2.3 million euros in potential losses.