25 Jul 2010 10:33 PM:

Again, thanks very much for the (high quality) info. 

I will definitely ask about the existence of the Cedula.  The lawyer has instructed an architect to draw plans of the property, in fact this work is now completed and the process of getting the plans approved by a notary and the escitura updated is under way.

Meanwhile I have spent many hours reading everything I can find regarding Spanish property law and come to the conclusion that it is all a bit of a lottery for so many reasons!  I just hope the lawyer is doing a good job.

Thanks for taking the time to help, much appreciated.

 

 

 

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25 Jul 2010 2:33 PM:

Actually, giving more thought  regarding the build size, the footprint is only 60 sqm because there are cave rooms.  This is of course 2% of the land area which (very) loosely ties in with the requlations, sort of!

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25 Jul 2010 2:13 PM:

Many thanks for the information, all taken on board.  The property was built 6 years ago according to the neighbour and confirmed by the Catastral information.  Electricity is connected.  Water is from a private bore hole supplying this house only.  Also a second supply which I am told is turned on every so often to fill a storage tank.  This supply also supplies the neighbouring property too which has its own tank.

The house is on approx 3000 sq meters which I understand is not enough for a 150 sqm house, or any house.

I think the land owner probably built the house on a much larger plot/s originally but then sold the house with 3 of his plots totalling 3000 sqm. 

Again, many thanks for the help with this minefield! 

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24 Jul 2010 7:33 PM:

Many thanks for the quick reply.

I studied the very informative link and so have a few questions for my lawyer!

One more question, I am told that it can take a great length of time to get Catastral records updated.  Is this updating a formality once I have the new (updated drawings) as I am told I can do this after purchasing.  Obviously I would ensure the escatura and everything else reflects reality though.

I thought all the problems were on the coast and inland resale would be a safe bet but I am learning fast!

Property is in Granada province by the way.

 

 

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24 Jul 2010 12:00 AM:

Hi to all,

I am interested in buying a property which is on land classified as 'rustic'.

There are discrepancies between the Catastral plan and the escitura and what is reality!  Apparently quite normal.

I am told that this can all be corrected.  The property has been surveyed and the details will be used to update the Catastral plan and the escitura.  Is it as simple as this?  I am concerned that the alteration to the property (mainly a swimming pool) would not have had the proper permissions/certificates otherwise it would already be on the escitura.

The details of the house itself are described fairly accurately.

In any case, putting aside the past legality of the alteration is it safe to proceed so long as the escitura is updated to reflect reality?

Any advise much appreciated.

 

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