{"id":20073,"date":"2025-03-04T15:52:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berkinder.com\/?p=20073"},"modified":"2025-03-04T15:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:52:23","slug":"due-diligence-when-buying-a-newly-built-apartment-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berkinder.com\/en\/due-diligence-when-buying-a-newly-built-apartment-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"DUE DILIGENCE WHEN BUYING A NEWLY BUILT APARTMENT IN BARCELONA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:196\">When buying a new apartment in Barcelona, it is crucial to conduct a thorough &#8220;due diligence&#8221; to avoid future problems. A lawyer specializing in real estate law can carry out the following checks:<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:56\"><strong>1. Verification of the Legal Status of the Property:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"9:1-20:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-12:95\"><strong>Property Registry:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"10:5-12:95\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:5-10:93\">Verify the ownership of the property, ensuring that the seller is the legitimate owner.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:5-11:104\">Verify the existence of charges, encumbrances, or limitations (mortgages, liens, easements, etc.).<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"12:5-12:95\">Ensure that the description of the property in the Registry matches the physical reality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-15:84\"><strong>Building Permit and First Occupancy License:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"14:5-15:84\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:5-14:121\">Verify that the developer has the necessary licenses for the construction and subsequent occupancy of the property.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:5-15:84\">Ensure that the construction complies with current urban planning regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-17:136\"><strong>Certificate of Habitability (C\u00e9dula de Habitabilidad):<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"17:5-17:136\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:5-17:136\">Verify that the property has the certificate of habitability, which certifies that it meets the minimum habitability requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-20:0\"><strong>Energy Efficiency Certificate:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"19:5-20:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:5-20:0\">Verify that the property has the energy efficiency certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:47\"><strong>2. Review of the Developer&#8217;s Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"23:1-31:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-25:71\"><strong>Purchase Agreement:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"24:5-25:71\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"24:5-24:176\">Carefully review the clauses of the contract, especially those related to the price, payment conditions, delivery deadlines, guarantees, and penalties for non-compliance.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"25:5-25:71\">Ensure that the contract includes all verbally agreed conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-28:76\"><strong>Guarantees:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"27:5-28:76\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"27:5-27:81\">Verify the guarantees offered by the developer, both legal and contractual.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"28:5-28:76\">Verify that the developer has the ten-year insurance (seguro decenal).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"29:1-31:0\"><strong>Building Handbook (Libro del Edificio):<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"30:5-31:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"30:5-31:0\">The developer must give the buyer the building handbook, which contains all the details of the construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:52\"><strong>3. Verification of the Urban Planning Situation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"34:1-39:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"34:1-36:86\"><strong>Urban Planning Regulations:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"35:5-36:86\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"35:5-35:117\">Verify that the property complies with the current urban planning regulations in the municipality of Barcelona.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"36:5-36:86\">Verify that there are no urban plans that may affect the property in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"37:1-39:0\"><strong>Community of Owners:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"38:5-39:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"38:5-39:0\">Request information on the statutes of the community of owners, participation fees, outstanding expenses, and any existing conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:19\"><strong>4. Tax Aspects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"42:1-46:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"42:1-43:49\"><strong>Value Added Tax (VAT):<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"43:5-43:49\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"43:5-43:49\">Verify the VAT rate applicable to the sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:0\"><strong>Property Transfer Tax (ITP):<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"45:5-46:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"45:5-46:0\">In the case of a resale property, verify the ITP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:34\"><strong>5. Additional Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"49:1-52:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:108\">Visit the property at different times of the day to check the lighting, noise, and other relevant aspects.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:99\">Request a technical report from an architect or surveyor to verify the condition of the property.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"51:1-52:0\">Purchase home insurance that covers potential damage to the property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:15\"><strong>In summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:202\">&#8220;Due diligence&#8221; is a fundamental process to ensure a safe and surprise-free purchase. A lawyer specializing in real estate law can help you carry out all the necessary checks and protect your interests.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:202\">Please feel free to contact us!<br \/>\nPhone: +34 692112284 +34 692 112 284<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When buying a new apartment in Barcelona, it is crucial to conduct a thorough &#8220;due diligence&#8221; to avoid future problems. A lawyer specializing in real estate law can carry out the following checks: 1. 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