Declaración de Obra Nueva – DON – Registration of Constructions in Spain

Registration of Constructions in Spain – Declaracion de Obra Nueva Legal aspects of the new construction declaration process – ‘New Construction Declaration’ (DON)   1. Concept of the Declaration of New Construction – DON The Declaration of New Construction or «Declaration of New Construction» (DON) is the legal act by which the existence of a […]

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 […]

Comparison buying a finished house or buying as self-promoter

Buying a villa directly from the builder (developer) or choosing to purchase the plot and manage the construction as a self-developer (autopromoter) each come with their own advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a detailed comparison for Spain: 1. Buying a villa directly from the developer Advantages Disadvantages 2. Being a self-developer (buying the plot and managing […]

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 […]

“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, […]