The ultimate all-step CHECKLIST when buying a home in Costa Blanca, Spain

NIE

Bank account in Spain

Reservation contract – Documento de reserva

Deposit contractContrato de arras penitenciales

The Public Deeds of SaleEscritura pública

 Due diligence: Nota Simple, Energy Performance Certificate, etc.

 Confirm appointment at the Notary 

Make sure you have the necessary funds in Spain

Agree payment method with seller

 IBI Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, Property Tax details

 Reception of Keys

Security Alarm details

 Home Insurance

Community of owners details

Collect copy of the deeds (copia simple) and original deeds (copia autorizada) from the Notary

Changing the utility contracts:

Electricity
Gas
 Water
Waste disposal
WiFi

 Payment of Taxes:

10% ITP tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales y Actos Jurídicos Documentados), Property Transfer Tax and Documented Legal Acts

 Confirm inscribing your title in the Property Register (Registro de la Propiedad)

Update the Cadastre

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