Construction in Spain. Process and legalisation of properties of Spanish constructions
Spain is one of the top countries in the world for property and real estate development for foreign investors. Areas as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Murcia, Costa Cálida, Almería, Málaga, Costa del Sol, Granada, etc., are oftenly chosen by foreign investors to invest in property market. As lawyers experts in property and […]
Process of Expropriation in Spain. Can your Spanish property be expropriated?. How?
Expropriation in Spain: Legal Framework, Process, Compensation, and Reversion Rights Expropriation is legally defined as the process by which a public authority acquires private property without the owner’s consent, provided that such acquisition is justified by the purpose of public utility or social interest and subject to fair compensation. In legal terms, few state […]
Legalizations Spanish constructions without license-Valencia-Catalonia-Andalousie
In the Spanish legal and administrative framework, the existence of constructions built without the appropriate municipal building permit (licencia de obras) has long posed a complex challenge for property owners, legal practitioners, notaries, registrars, and public authorities alike. Whether due to oversight, ignorance of the legal requirements, or a desire to circumvent regulatory controls, […]
“Catastro Urbano” vs “Catastro Rustico”
“Catastro Urbano” vs “Catastro Rústico”: Understanding Property Classification in Spain When dealing with property in Spain, particularly in regions like Valencia, it’s crucial to understand the distinction between “Catastro Urbano”(Urban Cadastre) and “Catastro Rústico” (Rustic Cadastre). These terms refer to different types of land classifications that have significant implications for how your property is taxed, […]
REGISTRATION OF ILLEGAL BUILDINGS – FUERA DE ORDENACION
General aspects Spanish regulations establish that, in order for a construction to have access to the property registry, notaries must require that the building license be provided, and all the construction documentation, including the final work certificate, etc. This is what Royal Legislative Decree Seven/2015 of October 30 says (consolidated text of the land law) […]
Intervining parties in Spanish Construction process. Builder, Architect, Promoter
INTERVENING AGENTS IN THE BUILDING PROCESS IN SPAIN The Spanish Organic Law of Building (LOE – LEY ORGANICA DE LA EDIFICACIÓN) In this section you will find deep and detailed information on the construction process, consdiering definitions and functions from all the intervining parties of the process: contractors, sub-contractors, etc, including legal, labour and security […]
Essential aspects to consider on property transactions. Certificate of Habitation, non infraction, cadastre
Essential aspects to consider on property transactions. Certificate of Habitation, non infraction, cadastre Essential Legal and Technical Checklist Before Buying or Selling Property in Spain 1. Check the Property Description and Documentation A. Title Deeds (Escritura) Verify How the Property Is Registered: Ensure the title deed accurately reflects the current state of the property. […]
What’s Certificate of habitation – License of occupation – Cedula de habitabilidad. It is needed in Spain?
What is “Cedula de Habitabilidad” in Spain? What is the Cédula de habitabilidad – Certificate of habitation- License of Occupation This is a document which resumes the confirmation from the Town Hall that the property is ready for habitation, and it is applied once the property is finished with the Final Works License (Certificado Final […]
How to build a house in rustic land in Spain – Non urbanizable land
Construction of properties in Rustic Land (Non-Urbanizable land) TLA lawyers have been for more than 15 years dealing with transactions and cases of properties in rustic land areas in all the Spanish territory. From Catalonia (Tarragona and Barcelona), Valencia Region (Castellón, Valencia and Alicante – Costa Blanca), Murcia, Almeria (Almanzora Valley), and Malaga. As result […]
Differences between “Certificado de Antiguedad” and “Certificate of Habitation”
When buying, legalizing, or registering a property in Spain, understanding the difference between the “Certificado de Antigüedad” and the “Certificate of Habitation” (also called Licencia de Ocupación) is essential. Both are often required in property transactions, but they serve different purposes and are issued by different authorities. Below we explain what each certificate is, […]