Once the decision to sell is made, the owner should prepare all the documents that will help him carry out the operation successfully. Here is an overview of the required documents and how to get them.

Identity document

First, the owners who want to sell will be identified through their original and valid national identity document. Foreigners additionally need the Foreigner Identification Number (NIE) that can be requested from the foreigners service of the national police or the Spanish consulate.

Public deed

The second document is the property title, which is necessary to prove ownership of the property. This document must be in the hands of the
owner from the moment he buys it, although a property can be acquired without the original. Usually it is the public deed of purchase, but it can also be private contracts.

Energy efficiency certificate

Issued after the visit of a technician, this document records the level of carbon dioxide in relation to the dimensions of the home and establishes an efficiency rating. The energy efficiency certificate is mandatory to have it even before the sale. Without this certificate you cannot publish an ad on a real estate portal.

Certificate of occupancy

It is compulsory only in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, as well as in new-build homes and certifies that the home meets all the minimum conditions for it to be inhabited.

Last IBI receipt

The real estate tax is a municipal tax that we need to show that we have paid it (or it will indicate what is pending). On the day of the purchase-sale, an agreement is reached with the buyer that he must pay the proportional part of the remainder of the year.

Certificate of the community of owners

It is issued by the administrator of the community of owners and it indicates if we are up to date with payments and spills or pending debt.

Building Technical Inspection Certification (ITE)

As it is mandatory for buildings over 45 years old, a technical architect must visit the house and check that the house is in good condition.

Certificate of outstanding mortgage balance

In the case of having a mortgage, this document will indicate the account in which this credit must be paid, in order to cancel it.

Zero balance certificate

If the mortgage is paid but has not yet been canceled from the registry, this document will serve to prove it.

Last receipt of supplies

It is the way to show that the house does not have pending charges.

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