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, […]
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) […]
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. […]