Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to sell your property ?

As from 01 June 2013 the Spanish Government have issued a Royal Decree 235/2013. This states that as from this date it will be mandatory to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (Certificado de Eficiencia Energética – CEE ) in order to successfully complete a property sale. This certificate must be included in all advertising copy after 1st June 2013 irrespective of whether it is advertised through an agent, a web-portal or any other channel, after 1st June 2013 you must have, or have applied for a CEE.

This legislation brings Spain in line with all other major European, Spain is the last major European country to comply.

The Team Group has appointed an accredited assessor to undertake this and would be happy to refer his details to all existing and prospective vendors.

Certificates are fully registered against the Catastral refererence of the property, and are added to the Governments database assuring cover for sale for 10 years from the issue date.

For more information or a request to undertake an assessment contact info@teamespana.com

In addition to the Energy Performance Certificate, all vendors are required to provide the estate agent with :-

A nota simple – A report from the Land Registry Office

Escritura – A copy of the deeds

Passport – A copy of the photo page

NIE Certificate – Not just the number, a copy of the original certificate is required

Last paid community receipt ( where appropriate )