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
Certificate of Habitation in Spain: Legal Value, Requirements and Implications for Rustic Properties What Is a Certificate of Habitation? The Certificate of Habitation—also known as Cédula de Habitabilidad or Licencia de Primera o Segunda Ocupación—is an official document issued by the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) that certifies a property complies
In previous reports, we have outlined the differences between urban land and rustic land in Spain. However, when it comes to urban land, it is essential to understand that not all urban plots are equal in terms of legal certainty, development rights, and obligations towards local authorities. This report
Why should you use a lawyer in the process of buying a property in Spain ?. Notary and lawyer/solicitor in the process of buying properties in Spain. The Spanish buying process is very similar to other countries. Foreign investors in the Spanish system will find many similarities with their home
Are you in the process of coming to Spain (Valencia, Alicante, Murcia Almeria, Malaga…) to visit properties to buy ?. What do you have to do? In relation to your future purchase in Spain, let us inform you with the steps to follow and share with you some information that
How is your property registered in Catastro office? The General Directorate of Cadastre activated an extraordinary regularization process to locate properties whose owners (individuals or companies) are not taxed for them or do so incompletely. It is what is called the « cadastral amnesty », which is a process very