You need to gather certain documents to sell property in Spain. Requirements may vary depending on the specific region and valid policies at the time of the sale. Nevertheless, Tecnotramit provides you with an overall list in this post of the most common documents you may need in order to sell your property.
Title deed: The title deed is the legal document that proves you are the property’s owner. It is issued by the notary public and contains details about the property, as well as the owners’ names.
Certificate of occupancy: A certificate that proves the property meets occupancy and security requirements established by Spanish law. It is necessary to sell the property.
Energy certificate: This certificate that discloses the property’s energy efficiency is mandatory. It must be in your possession before putting the property up for sale.
Property tax payments (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, IBI): You must provide paid property tax receipts to prove you are up-to-date with this council tax.
Utility bills: We advise having utility bills such as water, electricity, and gas on hand to show payments are up-to-date.
Property Register certificate (nota simple): A summary of the property registry information, which includes property owners’ names, a description of the property, and if any charges or mortgages are registered.
Purchase deposit: If the buyer has given you a purchase deposit or down payment, ensure you have the corresponding contract as this document is entered into before signing the public deed that guarantees the property has been reserved.
Certificate to ensure an absence of debts with the homeowners’ association: This document certifies you do not have any debts with the homeowners’ association concerning joint costs or monthly dues.
Identification documents: You will need your identification document, that is your ID card (Documento Nacional de Identidad, DNI) if a Spanish citizen or passport and foreigner’s ID card (Número de Identificación de Extranjero, NIE) if an immigrant.