Purchase Legal Assistance in Rustic and Urban Areas of Valencia

This is a detailed presentation of our Legal Assistance service for property purchases and sales in the rural and urban areas surrounding Valencia. The interior region of the province, commonly referred to as “Valencia Rustic Areas”, is made up of charming countryside villages such as Turís, Olocau, Montserrat, Villamarxant, Montroi, Casinos, Náquera, Andilla, Alberic, Estivella, Godella, and Lliria. These locations offer spectacular mountain views, rich Mediterranean landscapes, and a peaceful lifestyle, attracting both Spanish and foreign buyers looking for a second home, retirement property, or real estate investment in Spain.

If you are considering buying or selling a property in these rustic or semi-urban areas, TLACORP provides full legal conveyancing services, ensuring that your transaction is secure, compliant with Spanish regulations, and free of legal risks.

This area is managed directly by our Valencia office, which you can find here.


What Types of Properties Can Be Found in This Area?

The region offers a wide variety of real estate options, including:

  • Rustic houses and country estates

  • Traditional village homes

  • Apartments in historic centres

  • Villas and chalets in newly built urbanisations

  • Bungalows with private plots

  • Golf course properties

  • Properties with agricultural land

Each property type comes with its own legal, administrative, and urbanistic implications, especially when dealing with planning permissions, licenses, registration status, utilities, or community obligations.


Legal Considerations When Buying in Completed Urban Areas (Village Centres)

These are properties built within consolidated town limits, often used as main residences, second homes, or holiday rentals. Many have undergone renovations or extensions, and legal due diligence is essential.

Key Legal Checks for Urban Properties:

1. Construction History and Building Legality
We analyse the full construction record to identify whether the house or apartment has undergone unauthorized extensions or changes (e.g., enclosed terraces, converted basements, added floors). This helps determine whether the property complies with the original building license and if any fines or penalties have been issued by the Town Hall.

2. Utility Connections and Installations
Old properties may require updated electrical or water systems. Energy companies may request technical inspections or rewiring as a condition to switch the utility contracts. These hidden costs should be factored into the purchase negotiation.

3. Plusvalía Tax
This municipal capital gains tax is paid by the seller, but if the property has been owned for decades, the amount may be significant. Early identification is key to avoiding disputes or unexpected liabilities.

4. Community of Owners
If the property is part of a community, we verify whether the seller is up to date on fees, and whether there are approved future charges for repairs (e.g., façades, roof, lifts, garage works) not reflected in the standard certificate.


Legal Aspects of Buying in Urbanisations (e.g., in Turís, Montserrat, Lliria, Náquera)

Many of these urbanisations were developed during the Spanish housing boom. While offering excellent properties at reasonable prices, some still face unresolved administrative issues.

Key Points to Review:

1. Full Registration and Documentation
The property must be properly registered as a finished house, with:

  • Final Works Certificate

  • Decennial Insurance (10-year structural warranty)

  • Certificate of Habitation (Licencia de Primera o Segunda Ocupación)

2. Common and Community Areas
Golf courses, pools, commercial zones, and parks must be legally completed and declared. We also check Community Rules to identify restrictions such as pet bans, business operations, or noise limits.

3. High Maintenance Costs
Some urbanisations carry high community fees for private roads, security, and common areas. Knowing these costs early avoids surprises after completion.

4. Infrastructure Limitations and Servitudes
Even legal properties may face easements or infrastructure restrictions (water pipelines, electricity towers, sewage systems) affecting the use of the plot or future building rights.


Special Legal Considerations in Rustic Land and Countryside Properties

Buying in non-urban or rustic land (suelo rústico) raises additional challenges. These properties are often located outside town limits and may lack full services or have legal complexities.

We strongly recommend visiting our dedicated section on Rustic Land Purchases and Construction Legalization to understand the typical issues.

Frequent Risks in Rustic Areas:

  • Houses built without proper planning permission

  • Difficulty obtaining the Certificate of Habitation

  • Limited or no connection to mains sewage, electricity, or water

  • Pending urbanization charges imposed by Town Halls

  • Legalization procedures that must be completed by the new owner

  • Risk of future demolition orders if construction was unauthorized

These issues are common in inland villages and countryside plots, even in beautiful and seemingly well-built properties.


Urbanization Charges in Semi-Consolidated Areas

In some locations, especially in parts of Denia, Pedreguer, Moraira, Benissa, Orba, Benidoleig, Altea, and Javea, there are still pending infrastructure works and urbanization costs charged to homeowners — even many years after the property was built.

Buyers should be aware of:

  • Pending infrastructure obligations

  • Land being affected by future development plans

  • Roads or sidewalks to be widened using parts of private plots

  • Costs for sewage connection, street lighting, or pavement upgrades

Learn more about this issue in our section on Semi-Consolidated Urbanisations.


Why Choose TLACORP?

  • Experienced legal team specialising in rural and urban conveyancing

  • Offices in Valencia, with deep knowledge of the local municipalities

  • Transparent, fixed fees for purchase legal assistance

  • Multilingual support and remote service available

  • Full support from reservation contract to final deed signing


Ready to Buy or Sell in the Valencia Area?

TLACORP is at your disposal to handle the entire legal process with efficiency, transparency, and peace of mind.

 

Contact us now for a quote or visit our Property Purchase Process section for more information.