Important points include:
- Review of ownership status (Registro de la Propiedad).
- Review of building permits and usage rights – essential, especially for fincas.
- Certificate of habitability (Cédula de Habitabilidad) must be available.
- Energy certificate (Certificado Energético) is mandatory.
- Encumbrances (mortgages, debts, rights of way) must be checked before purchase.
- For rural properties, strict building and renovation regulations often apply.
An independent lawyer carries out the full legal review and provides peace of mind.
