[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":45},["ShallowReactive",2],{"sellers_guide":3},{"date_updated":4,"translations":5,"user_updated":43},"2025-03-18T13:13:35.496Z",[6],{"id":7,"sellers_guide_id":7,"languages_code":8,"title":9,"sub_title":10,"title_description":11,"content":12,"faqs_title":13,"faqs_sub_title":14,"faqs":15},1,"en","A simple sellers guide","Selling a property in Spain","Before selling a property in Spain, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the selling process. It may be quite different from the process in your country.","\u003Cp>In Spain, a Notary doesn’t follow the process of the sale so it is essential to be assisted by a \u003Cstrong>legal representative\u003C\u002Fstrong> who will ensure that the process is undertaken properly, and it legally complies with Spanish law. It is advisable that it is situated in the same location as your property.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg style=\"float: left; margin-right: 2px; margin-bottom: 1px;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadmin.maisonsrealestate.com\u002Fassets\u002Fcf3a77d9-77e8-40f6-9ba9-d2c24ca0ee53.png?width=80\" alt=\"Proadner Logo\">\n\u003Cdiv style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">, our legal department, can assist you in selling. For more information contact our legal service at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:admin@proadner.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">admin@proadner.com\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> (It is recommended to take a solicitor if this property is outside the urban center - in the mountains for example).\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Essential Documents to provide when you sell a property:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Copies of passport(s) of the owner(s), NIE(s) (…or residency(ies) \u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>A copy of your title deeds (\"escritura\").\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>A \"nota simple\" issued within the last three months proving your property is legally registered at the local Land Registry.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Receipts confirming your annual property tax (IBI & Basura) is paid up to date (and community fees, if applicable).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Proof of recent utility bill payments (water, electricity, gas).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Energy Performance Certificate.\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>License of 1\u003Csup>st\u003C\u002Fsup> occupancy\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Your legal representative will guide you through the Spanish selling process:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Confirming the situation, title, etc. of your property.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Checking the private contract with the buyer’s solicitor\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Preparing the payment plan and necessary documents to execute the sale title deed\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Assisting you with the final signature of the sale's title Deed at the Notary Office: 1\u002F Canceling the existing charges and mortgage. 2\u002FPaying your corresponding taxes\u002Ffee (Capital Gain tax, Plus Valia & Estate Agent). 3\u002FOrganizing the transfer of the funds to your account (in Spain or your country as per your instructions)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>IMPORTANT: If you can’t be present, he\u002Fshe will arrange a Power of Attorney in order to sign on your behalf.\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The legal representative's role is essential in this transaction. For more information \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>contact our legal department PROADNER directly at \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:admin@proadner.com\">\u003Cstrong>admin@proadner.com\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>SALES PROCESS\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Once a buyer is found, a deposit is requested (usually € 3.000) and his representative has approximately 3 weeks to check the paperwork of the property and raise a private contract. During that period the property is OFF the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>PRIVATE CONTRACT AND COMPLETION PROCESS\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the signature of this contract you receive 10% of the price (minus the € 3.000 reservation). At this stage, the completion date is set, which must be mutually agreed upon, usually 1 to 3 months, depending on the buyer's situation (cash purchase or requiring a mortgage).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have a mortgage, notify your bank about cancelling it. On the day of completion, the \"certificado de deuda\" from your bank is required. It will show the exact amount required to settle the mortgage. This document must be presented to the notary and the amount paid that day (deducted from the sale’s price).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completion takes place at the notary's office in Spain and all owners listed on the \"escritura\" must be present to sign. If any owner cannot be present, they must issue a power of attorney (\"poder\") to allow another designated person, usually their legal representative, to sign on their behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sale\u002Fpurchase title deed will be translated for you by your legal representative within the notary's office. You will then sign for the sale in front of the notary and receive the balance of the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TAXES \u002FFEES\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a seller, you are responsible for paying the Estate Agent fee, the \"Plusvalía \" (local tax) and your Capital Gain Tax which is 19% of the gain for non-Spanish residents. Your legal representative can help you to estimate\u002Fpresent and pay this tax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PROADNER can represent you through the Spanish selling process and make sure that you are selling your property entirely legally. Do not hesitate to contact us at\u003Cstrong> \u003Ca href=\"mailto:admin@proadner.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admin@proadner.com\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","Sellers frequently asked questions","A legal representative's role is essential in this transaction. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have further questions.",[16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40],{"label":17,"content":18},"Is it necessary to have a legal representative? ","Yes, it is essential to ensure the paperwork of the property is free of charges before signing the private contract. Also your legal representative will assist you at the notary and will check that all the taxes are paid on selling your property.",{"label":20,"content":21},"Who can be my legal representative?","He\u002FShe can be a property manager, an administrator of properties... However, when you sell outside of the urban area, it is advisable to take a lawyer. Above all, it is important that this representative is based in the area of the property and that you can understand him\u002Fher perfectly.",{"label":23,"content":24},"What is the role of the Notary? ","The Notary authenticates the title purchase\u002Fsale. He verifies the authenticity of the certificates provided by the buyers\u002Fsellers legal representatives (certificates obtained to ensure that you sell a property free of any charge ...) and prepares the signature of the deeds. ",{"label":26,"content":27},"What language is the title Notarized?","In Spanish only. Your legal representative will translate and assist you when signing the title.",{"label":29,"content":30},"Should we be present on completion at the Notary?","Yes, buyers and sellers must be present. If they can’t, they must sign a Power of Attorney to their representative or someone else to sign on their behalf.",{"label":32,"content":33},"How to cancel a mortgage and what are the costs of the cancellation?","When you have signed the sales private contract and you know the date of the final signature at the notary it is time to contact your bank and apply for a debt certificate (certificado de no-deuda).  On that certificate you will know the exact amount to be paid on completion, at the notary. This amount will be deducted from the sales price and given to the bank in front of the notary.  Don't forget that you will be responsible for paying the fees corresponding to this cancellation (Notary and Land Registry fee).",{"label":35,"content":36},"How is the payment made on the day of signature?","It can be made by transfer or Spanish bank draft (only if you have a Spanish account). Your legal representative will help you to transfer the funds to your country.",{"label":38,"content":39},"What taxes\u002Fcosts are payable on the sale of a property in Spain?","Taxes:\nThe sellers must pay a municipal tax called 'Plusvalia' and their Capital Gain Tax (CGT). This CGT for non spanish resident  is 19%. Part of this tax can be reduced with your previous purchase costs. Your representative will help you to calculate\u002Festimate this tax.\nCosts:\nthe sellers are responsible to pay the Estate Agent and all fees to cancel charges, mortgage cancellation (Notary and Land Registry), etc...\n",{"label":41,"content":42},"What happens with the utility contracts when you sell a property?","When you sell a property there is no need to cancel the utility contracts (water \u002F electricity \u002F internet) as the buyer will just put it in his name and provide his bank details to the corresponding companies.",{"avatar":44},"843d8829-487b-4685-ad98-070cbe739c8c",1777396950155]