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Documents for selling a house in Spain
Monday, November 13, 2023
Most of the documents required to sell a house in Spain are aimed at guaranteeing that the seller has the authority to do so and that the property is free of encumbrances or encumbrances. Take note of the essential documents to sell your house or flat:
Nota simple del Registro de la Propiedad
This specifies who owns the property, its surface area and whether it has any encumbrances, among other aspects. It is not obligatory, but it is advisable. It is requested at the Land Registry.
Title deeds or title deeds
This is one of the documents that must be presented in order to sell a house in Spain. If you do not have the title deed, it is possible to obtain a copy from the notary's office where it was originally signed.
Energy efficiency certificate
This specifies the energy consumption of the property under normal conditions. The rating is marked in letters between G (lowest efficiency) and A (highest efficiency). It is compulsory for the property to have an energy efficiency certificate in order to be able to sell it.
Certificate of habitability
This certifies that the property meets the minimum habitability requirements. It is not compulsory in all autonomous communities. If it is not available, it is requested at the corresponding Town Hall and can take several weeks.
IBI/SUMA taxes
Another of the documents that must be presented when selling a house in Spain is the last IBI receipt. This reflects the cadastral value of the land.
Documents related to the building
When the property is located in a building, other documents are required to sell a house: certificate of the Technical Inspection of Buildings (in the case of old constructions) and certificate that the property is up to date with the payment of the community fees. Both can be requested from the administrator.
Other documents for selling a house
In addition to the above, there are some other documents for selling a house in Spain that you should also have before starting the process.
- If the mortgage is paid but the Land Registry has not been notified, it will be necessary to provide a certificate of zero debt, which is requested from the bank. And, to sell a house with an outstanding mortgage, it will be necessary to provide the corresponding certificate.
- The latest utility bills (water, electricity, etc.) are also necessary for the new owner to carry out the change of ownership.
- And, at the time of signing the deeds before the notary, the deposit contract, if there is one, and proof of the amounts received as a reservation, may be required. All this without forgetting the seller's identity document, which is always obligatory.
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