Housing
Purchase Advisory
If you have found your dream home in Spain, we help you with all the necessary procedures:
- Review of the reservation contract
- Verification of the administrative and legal status of the property
- Preparation for the signing of the purchase deed before a notary
- Calculation and preparation of taxes
- Registration of the purchase at the Land Registry
- Transfer of utility ownership
Sales Advisory
When you decide to sell your property the first thing you need to do is ensure that your house is ready to sell. If you find it difficult to sell your house, we know several real estate agents that can help you to put your property on the market.
Now your house is ready to put on the market you need to make sure that your paperwork is in order, here´s what you need to have on hand:
- Copy of Escritura (deeds to the house)
- Copy of electric, water, telephone and Suma bills
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your NIE Number
- Copy of your resident card or Residencia certificate
- Copies of building licences, project books and final de obras for any building work undertaken
- Certificate of Habitation
- Energy Rating Certificate
- Details of community administrator
- Inventory of what’s included in the sale
- Mortgage information (if applicable)
Inheritance and Donations
From the moment of death, heirs have 6 months to process the inheritance. It is important to note that heirs who accept the inheritance must obtain an NIE number in order to proceed with the process.
How should heirs proceed with the inheritance?
If the heirs accept the inheritance, they will have several obligations and responsibilities to fulfill.
It should be noted that by accepting the inheritance, both assets and debts are accepted. However, there are different ways to accept an inheritance.
The corresponding procedures must be carried out and inheritance tax must be declared in order to inherit what is stated in the will, in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.
This is a complex process, so professional advice is highly recommended. You don’t need to worry, as we will make it as easy as possible for you and your family.
Tourist Licences
Before applying for a tourist rental licence, you must review the regulations of the corresponding Town Hall and Autonomous Community.
Once you meet all the requirements and have all the documentation prepared, you must submit your application to the relevant department. If everything is correct, you will obtain the tourist rental licence number, which must be displayed on a plaque outside the property.
When you start receiving guests, you must register all adult visitors through the SES HOSPEDAJES platform. We will explain how to use this platform when we provide you with the licence.
If you wish to use booking platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com, you must apply for a Unique Registration Number at the Land Registry.
It is important to note that the income and expenses generated from renting your property must be declared to the Spanish Tax Agency. If you are a resident, you will declare it in your income tax return; if you are a non-resident, you will declare it under the non-resident tax.
Building Licences
Whenever you carry out construction work on your property, you must apply for a building licence. These are divided into major and minor licences.
We recommend always confirming which type of licence is required, as the documentation differs depending on the case.
Occupancy Licences
This is a certificate issued by the Town Hall confirming that your property meets the legal and technical requirements to be inhabited. It is usually valid for 10 years.
This certificate allows you to contract utilities such as electricity and water.
It is also mandatory to provide it when selling the property.
Please note that if you carry out extensions or modifications to the property, you will need to obtain a new second occupancy licence.
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Parque del Pisuerga 55, 03177, San Fulgencio.
(0034) 966 727 681 (0034) 633 205 978
info@expats-solution.com
