Signing at the notary is the end of the purchase and the start of everything else. For international buyers in the Axarquía, a set of practical administrative tasks begins almost immediately, most of them unfamiliar.
SF Properties provides after-sales support in Cómpeta and across the Axarquía, covering both the immediate steps after completion and the longer-term needs of owning a home in rural Andalusia.
The team behind the after-sales support in Cómpeta has guided buyers from over 50 countries through this process and knows precisely where the complications tend to arise.
The weeks after buying a property in Spain
Water and rubbish collection are transferred at the local town hall using the title deeds and NIE number, with a Spanish bank account set up for direct debit.
Electricity is handled separately through the energy supplier, and properties that have stood empty for a period may require an official inspection before the supply is restored.
Gas installations require certification by a registered engineer before a new contract can be activated. The after-sales support in Cómpeta that we offer covers all three utilities, coordinating with the right professionals so the new owner can focus on settling in rather than chasing paperwork.
Tax registration and annual obligations
The IBI property tax is paid annually to the local municipality and needs to be transferred into the new owner’s name promptly after completion.
International buyers who are tax-resident outside Spain are also liable for a non-resident income tax each year, calculated on the cadastral value of the property. Arranging this correctly is one of the core elements of after-sales support in Cómpeta for foreign owners.
SF Properties works with independent fiscal advisers across the Axarquía who handle these annual filings for international owners. After-sales support in Cómpeta includes connecting buyers with the right adviser from the outset, because unpaid or misfiled taxes accumulate surcharges that complicate future transactions.
Property management for owners based outside Spain
For owners based outside Spain for part of the year, a reliable local presence makes a real difference to how a property holds up over time.
The after-sales support in Cómpeta that SF Properties offers extends into full property management: regular inspections, maintenance coordination, garden and pool care, and rental oversight.
A significant part of the SF Properties rental portfolio consists of owners who originally bought through the agency and stayed with the same team. That reflects how the after-sales support in Cómpeta works: the agency remains involved because it delivers better outcomes for the owner.
Available across the Axarquía, not only in Cómpeta
SF Properties has provided after-sales support in Cómpeta and the surrounding villages long enough to understand the administrative differences between municipalities.
After-sales support is available to buyers the agency has worked with. The team is based in the village and reachable throughout the year.
Ownership services available after purchase
The after-sales support in Cómpeta that SF Properties provides connects to a full range of ownership services: