Documents required for the sale or rental of a home
If you're thinking of selling or renting your property, it's important to have all the necessary documents in order to streamline the process and avoid legal issues. The following list will help you know which documents you need in each case.
Essential documents for renting
Essential documents for renting
- Energy performance certificate: This is required in most autonomous communities. It must be submitted to both the real estate agency and the future tenant. There are exceptions, such as for properties under 50m² in isolated areas or leases of less than 4 months.
- Certificate of habitability: This document guarantees that the property meets the minimum conditions required for living.
- Property documents: These include the owner's ID, the deed of the property, and in many cases, a copy of the latest property tax receipt (IBI) and utility bills.
Documents required for selling
- Property deed: A document that proves you are the owner and that the property is registered in the Property Registry.
- Simple note: An official summary of the legal status of the property, including any pending charges.
- Property tax receipt (IBI): The buyer may request the most recent payment, or even the last 5 receipts.
- Outstanding debt certificate (if there's a mortgage): If the property has a mortgage, this document must show the outstanding amount to be paid off.
- Energy performance certificate: This is required in any property sale to inform about its energy consumption.
- Certificate of habitability and community statutes: Required in some autonomous communities. This document ensures that the property meets habitability requirements and complies with the community's rules (if applicable).
If you have any doubts, please contact us, and we'll help you verify that everything is in order. This way, you can carry out the transaction with full confidence and no complications.
