No, is the answer but Yes should be the choice you make.
Buying a property in can be a wonderful and rewarding experience as long as you follow some basic rules. A lawyer who specialises in property will be able to show you all the rules and regulations and guide you to a safe purchase. There are many English - speaking Spanish lawyers who are more than willing to offer their services to protect your interests in the purchase of property.
The lawyer should tell you in advance what their fees are . Some lawyers will fix a fee while others set it at percentage of the purchase price. The normal fee in this area is 1% of the purchase price of your property, to which you must add 18% Vat. If you do decide to buy a property without the use of a lawyer, please have a look at the question on the steps in buying a property in Spain.