Decreto 218

Decree 218/2005 dated 11th October 2005, ratifies the Regulation of Information provided to consumers in the purchase and rentals of homes in Andalucia.

So what does this mean to you when selling a property on the Mijas Costa, Costa del Sol?
Like in the UK all owners when selling a property now need to provide prospective buyers with a Sellers Property Pack.

It is required by law that all estates agents, or 3rd party agents involved in the chain of the sale, need to also hold a copy of all this information.

This is now being enforced and fines are incurred if this information is not held. To this end whenever we list a property we need copies of the below.

• Escritura (title deed)
• Nota Simple (information about the property and any debts outstanding on it)
• IBIU Receipt  (the rateable value of the property according to the Town Hall)
• Basura Tax (rubbish tax)
• Community Fees Receipt
• Latest Electric Bill
• Latest Water Bill (if applicable)
• Latest Gas Bill (if applicable)
• Latest Telephone Bill (if applicable)

The request for the above information should apply regardless of the estate agents you use.

If you require any assistance in obtaining any of the documents, please let us know and we will do whatever we can to help.

If you want to find out more about this law please go to http://www.boja218.com or
http://www.comply218.com