Where buyers get caught out
Large apartment complexes in Son Bou share pools, gardens and roads. Community debts and approved levies can be substantial and pass with the property if not allocated in the contract.
Property in Son Bou
| Type | What we check |
|---|---|
| Apartments | Community, levies, rentals |
| Villas in Sant Jaume | Licences, pools |
| Beachfront buildings | Coastal Law, wetland protection |
Communities
We review debts, statutes and levies. See apartments.
Coast and wetland
We check the coastal boundary and protected areas. See coastal property.
Rentals
Owning property in Son Bou
Son Bou is a family holiday area with large complexes and villas in Sant Jaume. Many owners spend the summer here and leave the property closed in winter. Clear community rules, a property free of debts and a realistic view of rental options are what make a good purchase here.
Nearby
See our pages for Alaior and Cala en Porter, or our property lawyer service. Menorca.law is part of Castell.law.
How we work with clients in Son Bou
Most of our clients in Son Bou are international buyers, owners and residents who prefer to deal with their lawyer in English or German. We start with a call or video call, review the documents you send us and give you a written proposal with the scope and fees before any work starts. We deal with the town hall of Alaior, the Consell Insular de Menorca, the notaries and the Land Registry, and with the courts of Maó or Ciutadella when a matter has to go to court. If you live abroad, a power of attorney lets us act for you at every step, and you receive written updates after each one.
An illustrative example
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A buyer of an apartment in Sant Jaume found out from the community minutes that a pool renovation levy had been approved. We allocated it to the seller before signing.
Before you sign or pay, ask a lawyer
Send us the document, the listing or a short summary of the problem. A lawyer will tell you what matters, what it could cost you and what to do next.
Questions about legal matters in Son Bou
Which municipality is Son Bou in?
Alaior.
Can I rent my Son Bou apartment to tourists?
It depends on zoning and the building; often not.
Is the wetland protected?
Yes, it is a protected natural area.
Do community levies pass to the buyer?
They can; we allocate them in the contract.