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Habitation Certificate

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:06pm
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Joyce Bargh

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Could anyone please tell me what a Habitation Certificate is and where do I get one?  

Kimmy11

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:42pm

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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:42pm

Hi Joyce,

There are two types, both issued by the Town Hall where the property is located.  The "Certificate of First Habitation" is issued to a builder/developer when a new property is connected to mains services.  There have been historic problems where builders wouldn't apply for them, so if you're buying a new-build, make sure it's included in the sales contract.

The certificate lasts 10 years and should be renewed, but in practice they aren't usually renewed until a property is sold, when the buyer's lawyer will insist on it.  If you're buying a second-hand property, it's the vendor's responsibility to get it; if you're selling and need one, apply to your Town Hall.

Kind regards, 

Kim

Joyce Bargh

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:35pm

Joyce Bargh

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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:35pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:42pm:

Hi Joyce,

There are two types, both issued by the Town Hall where the property is located.  The "Certificate of First Habitation" is issued to a builder/developer when a new property is connected to mains services.  There have been historic problems where builders wouldn't apply for them, so if y...

...ou're buying a new-build, make sure it's included in the sales contract.

The certificate lasts 10 years and should be renewed, but in practice they aren't usually renewed until a property is sold, when the buyer's lawyer will insist on it.  If you're buying a second-hand property, it's the vendor's responsibility to get it; if you're selling and need one, apply to your Town Hall.

Kind regards, 

Kim

Thank you that is very helpful we are giftting the property to a son but he still needs energy and habitation certificates.

Cheryl

Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:07pm

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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:07pm

Joyce Bargh wrote on Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:35pm:

Thank you that is very helpful we are giftting the property to a son but he still needs energy and habitation certificates.

Just in case you are not aware....

https://rightcasa.com/spanish-inheritance-tax-should-you-give-your-children-your-property-or-sell-it-to-them/ 

Joyce Bargh

Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:23pm

Joyce Bargh

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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:23pm

Thank you for that information it is very helpful.

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