We are lawyers specialised in procedures with the Cadastre and Land Registry
The Spanish Real Estate Cadastre is a tax register that contains the cadastral reference of each property and identification plans.
It also includes:
- Property plans.
- Information on accesses, roads and easements.
- Cadastral reference number, essential for tax procedures.
These data must coincide with those reflected in the property title deed and, if this is the case, in the new construction deed.
What is the Land Registry in Spain?
The Spanish Land Registry is different from that of other European countries, so it is essential to know its characteristics if you want to make a real estate investment in Spain.
It is a public registry where valid notarial documents are registered to formalize the ownership of a real estate.
Once the registration has been made, the data has legal validity and a public nature.
When our European clients want to buy a property, the first thing we do is request the updated registry note.
Legal registration of properties in Spain for European citizens
Properties in Spain should be registered so that the physical reality, the data of the Spanish Land Registry and the data of the Real Estate Cadastre are identical. But this does not always happen; In fact, there are numerous problems of mismatch between the two registers.
Why may the data not coincide between the Land Registry and the Cadastre?
Although it may seem surprising, both the Cadastre and the Land Registry can contain significant errors.
For many years, the only active and controlled registry was the Spanish Land Registry. More recently, the Real Estate Cadastre has been updated and the coordination process between the two registries has begun.
However, the correction of these errors is the obligation of the property owerns or their legal representatives, such as our firm specialised in real estate legal advice in Spain.
Why is it important that the data match?
It is essential that the information between the Cadastre and the Land Registry matches, especially if you are going to buy or sell a property in Spain.
If you are a seller, the buyer will demand concordance between the registries and data. If you are a European buyer, your legal representative in Spain will take care of checking this concordance and requesting the necessary changes.
Therefore, it is essential to have transparent, accurate and clear information about the property. This transparency generates legal and tax security, both for foreign buyers and sellers.
How are errors detected and corrected?
Detecting the origin of the error involves a meticulous process that may require the preparation of technical plans, legal reports, and an exhaustive comparison between the ownership title deed, the cadastre and the land registry.
Our legal team can take care of this legal verification, informing you about the exact legal situation of the property in Spain that you wish to buy or sell.
What is the New Construction Deed?
The New Construction Deed in Spain is a notarial document that certifies the completion of a new construction or a comprehensive reform of a property. It describes in detail the new construction or the substantial changes that modify the configuration of the property.
This deed is subject for registration in the Spanish Land Registry and must be accompanied by the technical and legal documents required by Spanish law.
Contact us to carry out a complete registry and cadastral analysis
Our law firm in Jávea (Costa Blanca) is specialised in providing legal advice for European non-resident clients in Spain who wish to ensure the legality and legal security of their properties.
Contact us for a complete Land Registry and Cadastre analysis of your property or future real estate investment in Spain
