Sceptic Tank regulations

Many Ayuntamientos are giving Habitacion Certificates if the new EU approved septic tanks are installed but it is not necessary to have one to sell a property. We bought ours without either but now have both. I can't remember the exact cost of the tank as we used a local architect who also got licences for all the other works we were doing on the house. You are going to limit your market as I presume you don't have a Habitacion Certificate but you can legally sell your property without.

Hi Edward,

This article from my tax advisors explains the importance of the Habitation certificate:

https://www.abacoadvisers.com/buying-in-spain/habitation-certificate-in-spain

In 2016, when we were looking at properties in Catral (where there are a lot of illegal builds), we looked at one property where they'd just had the new style, eco septic tank installed at a cost of Eu 6,000 (although they were still unable to obtain a Habitation certificate).  I've since seen costs of Eu 3,000 to Eu 4,000 quoted by other forum members; you probably need to check whether these costs include licences, architects fees, etc.

Whilst you may be able to find someone who would like to buy your property, do bear in mind that if they have a good lawyer (and many don't!), they will be advised not to buy without a Habitation certificate.  We withdrew offers on properties in Pinoso and Catral because there was no Habitation certificate.  If someone is happy to proceed, they'll probably want you to reduce the selling price to take account of the missing documentation anyway - I guess you have to ask yourself whether it's worth the risk of losing a sale because these things aren't in place?

Kind regards,

Kim

Last year I bought and installed an EU conforming septic tank, with architect and installation for 2,500 euros.  Please do not be ripped off!  I can give you the suppliers and architect (digger men are cheap and numerous).

Richard in Crevillent