Understand the Nota Simple
An informative extract from the Registro de la Propiedad can identify the registered owner and reveal mortgages or other recorded encumbrances. Compare it with cadastral details and the seller's description. The document is informative rather than a full legal guarantee; a local lawyer should review current records and explain which additional certificates and checks may be needed.
Property condition and approvals
Ask about permitted use, alterations, occupancy documentation where relevant, building services and any obligations to the community of owners. For new homes, verify the developer and the exact specification in the contract. Delivery terms, warranties, reservation conditions and staged payments should be written rather than inferred from promotional material.
Regional taxes and total purchase cost
Your budget should include taxes applicable to the transaction and region, notary and registration expenses, advisers and ongoing ownership costs. Rules for short-term letting vary by autonomous community and municipality. Ask for a written transaction-specific estimate instead of relying on a generic percentage.