Documents needed in the sale of a property

17/03/2020

When selling a house, it is mandatory to present the documents that prove that the home is yours, that you are the owner of that home, that it is free of charges and the energy certification that the property has. In this post, we inform you of all the documents necessary to successfully sell a property.

Identity documentation
An official document such as the DNI must be presented, to demonstrate that you are the owner of the property, the owners who want to sell will be identified through their original and valid national identity document.
The Scriptures
Document where the current owner of the home is cited, this document is registered in the Property Registry of the place where the property is located.

Energy certificate
One of the first technical procedures that you need to do is the Energy Efficiency Certificate, necessary before putting the advertisement of the property for sale. Whether you advertise online, in a real estate agency or through posters, you must show the energy rating of the home.

Since June 1, 2013, this document has been mandatory, which indicates the efficiency of a home using a seven-letter scale, from A to G, the CO2 level in relation to the dimensions of the building. If you do not have this certificate, you can be sanctioned with a fine of between 300 and 6,000 euros.

Certificate of occupancy
This document guarantees that the property complies with the minimum levels required, so that the place can be inhabited, taking into account aspects such as health, hygiene and solidity of the structure of the cabin.

Last IBI receipt
The last paid receipt of the Real Estate Tax must be presented,

tax imposed on having a property, the notary may request the last 5 receipts.

Building Technical Inspection Certificate (ITE)
As it is mandatory for buildings over 45 years old (with a revision every 10 years), an architect or a technical architect must visit the house and check that the house is in good condition.

Mortgage: Certificate of pending debt and Registry Cancellation
If we are in the case that we have a mortgage, we must have the Pending Debt Certificate, which specifies the amount that is due at the time of the transfer of the home.
 In the event that nothing is owed to the bank, in the Property Simple Note, you must state that the property is free of charges.
Last receipt for supplies
It is the way to show that the house has no pending charges

Community Owners Certificate
It indicates whether we are up to date with payments and spills or the outstanding debt, which will be subtracted from the sale price, on the day the operation is carried out. It must be signed by the president of the community of owners or the property administrator who manages the building and the administrator decides the cost.

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