Who You Will Need

Lawyer and notary

Title search at the Registro Inmobiliario, review of the seller's documents and chain of ownership, drafting the sale contract and attending the notarised deed. Foreign buyers should not skip this step; the deed process is document-heavy and in Spanish.

Questions to ask

• Have you closed sales for non-resident buyers before?
• What does the title search cover and how long does it take?
• What are your fees and the registry and notary costs, and in which currency?

Sworn translator

Official translations of your passport, powers of attorney and any foreign documents the notary requires, plus interpretation at signing if you do not read Spanish well.

Questions to ask

• Are you a sworn (interprete público) translator recognised by the notary?
• Turnaround time for a power of attorney?

Property manager or caretaker

Someone on the island who holds the keys, checks on the property, pays utilities and condominium fees, and handles guests if you let it.

Questions to ask

• How many properties do you look after and where?
• How do you report and how often?
• How are repairs authorised and paid?

Contractor or builder

Renovation, repairs, generator and water-tank installation. Materials and skilled labour are available on the island; imported fittings can take time.

Questions to ask

• Can you show recent work I can visit?
• Do you quote in USD, and what is the payment schedule?
• Who obtains permits when they are needed?

Relocation help

If you plan to live on the island: visa and residency paperwork, opening local accounts where possible, schools, health insurance and vehicle matters.

The tourist e-visa for your first trip is something most buyers file themselves: how to apply for the Venezuela e-visa, step by step.

Questions to ask

• Which residency route applies to my situation?
• What can be done before I arrive?

Accountant

Tax registration (RIF), municipal property tax, declaring rental income locally and at home, and keeping the paperwork in order for a future resale.

Questions to ask

• Do you work with non-resident owners?
• What are the annual filing obligations for a property held personally versus through a company?