What is…?
What is a Nota Simple?
In November I wrote about the decree 218 and the documents that it stipulates the vendor of a property in Spain must produce. The system and terminology can be quite confusing, I have explained about the Escritura but below is a brief description of one of the other documents that you will need.
A Nota Simple is a certificate given by the local Property Registry which contains a full description of the property you are going to purchase or sell in Spain. This description should include the following information:
- whether the property has any outstanding debts (unpaid community charges, mortgages or local taxes)
- the full name of the current owner
- the boundaries of the property
- the total square meters of the property (house + land)
- classification of the property (rústico, urbano, or urbanizable). This is very important if you are intending to build on the land so be careful.
- the rights that others may have over the property (eg public paths, railway lines, pipes or waterways).
With Spanish property, debts may be tied to a property rather than to the owner of the property. This is why you really must study the up to date Nota Simple carefully, with a legal expert if possible.
The office from which to obtain the Nota Simple for properties in the Manilva area, is based in Manilva Village, opposite the new police station and is called Registro de la Propiedad.
If you have a property for sale with Barrington Homes we will be happy to apply for this on your behalf. An up to date Nota Simple is a vital aspect of selling and purchasing property in Spain and should never be overlooked.
Barrington Homes currently have clients waiting to purchase properties in the Duquesa, Manilva, Sabinillas and Casares Costa areas. If you are considering the sale of your property, contact Barrington Homes for a free valuation or come to the office in Sabinillas and meet the Barrington Homes and Barrington Holiday team.