Notarial procedure for establishing generally recognized facts
The Acta de notoriedad is a notarial procedure for establishing generally recognized facts. In the real estate context, it is used when evidence for a land register entry is missing or the ongoing chain of registration is interrupted. The procedure should always be accompanied by legal counsel.
Real estate agent
An Agente inmobiliario is a real estate agent. In Mallorca, he accompanies the sale, viewing, negotiation and communication between buyer and seller. However, his work does not replace an independent legal, tax or building inspection of the property.
Consolidation of plots
Consolidation of properties, association of properties.
Maximum building height
Altura máxima means specification of the maximum building height. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or discussions with professionals.
Energy performance certificate
The Certificado de Eficiencia Energética is the energy performance certificate. It must be presented when selling or renting a property. The document assesses energy efficiency and provides information on consumption, building condition and possible improvements.
Certificate of habitability
The Cédula de habitabilidad is the certificate of habitability. It confirms that a property meets certain minimum requirements for residential use. In Mallorca, it can be important for selling, renting, utility contracts and the legal valuation of a property.
Bank foreign-currency certificate
Certificate - issued by the bank if the purchase price was paid in foreign currency.
Certificate of non-resident status
Certificate of non-resident status.
Based on the Civil Code of 1889 and is comparable to the German Civil Code
The Código Civil is based on the Civil Code of 1889 and is comparable to the German Civil Code.
Simplified notification for minor construction or renovation work
The Comunicación previa simple is a simplified notification for minor construction or renovation work. It is submitted to the municipality; work can often begin after submission. The scope and requirements must be checked by the municipality.
More extensive work that does not yet require approval in the simplified procedure
The Comunicación previa compleja concerns more extensive work that does not yet require approval in the simplified procedure. Depending on the municipality, it may be relevant for façade, roof or technical interventions. Deadlines, documents and responsibilities should be clarified before work begins.
Board of directors of a private urbanization, elected by the assembly of owners
Board of directors of a private urbanization, elected by the assembly of owners.
Right of retention, applies in the event of default by a contracting party
Right of retention, applies in the event of default by a contracting party.
Right of withdrawal
Derecho de retracto means right of withdrawal. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or discussions with professionals.
Surface right, similar to the German heritable building right
Surface right, similar to the German heritable building right.
Money
Dinero means money. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
A penalty or attachment placed on the property
A penalty or attachment placed on the property. Which makes the sale more difficult.
Date, deadline
Fecha means date, deadline. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Often used in Mallorca for rural properties
In Spain, finca refers to a plot of land or a real estate unit. In everyday life, the term is often used in Mallorca for rural properties. However, the cadastre, land register, use, buildability and permit situation are decisive.
Registered property
Finca registrada means registered property. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Contract clause on cost allocation
Contract clause on cost allocation.
Requested on the buildability of land and individual building right standards
Building right application, by which information is requested on the buildability of land and individual building right standards.
Building certificate
Memoria de calidades y mediciones means building certificate. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
To negotiate / deal
Negociar means to negotiate / deal. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Negotiable
Negociable means negotiable. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or discussions with professionals.
Tax number
N.I.F., número de identificación fiscal means tax number. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
A person without tax residence in Spain
No residente refers to a person without tax residence in Spain. Property owners without resident status are subject to special tax obligations, for example when using, renting or selling their property.
Compulsory helmet
Obligación de casco means compulsory helmet. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Down payment - often in connection with rental properties
Down payment - often in connection with rental properties.
Plot of land
Parcela means plot of land. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Sharing
Partición means sharing. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Partial development plan of the municipality, urbanization plan
Partial development plan of the municipality, urbanization plan.
Floor
Planta means floor. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Owner
Poseedor means owner. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Promoter
Promoter means developer / project developer. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Protocolización
Confirmation of a foreign deed (with apostille and certified translation) by recording it before a Spanish notary or consul.
Final building acceptance, particularly important for the start of warranty periods
Final building acceptance, particularly important for the start of warranty periods.
Resident
Residente means a person residing in Spain. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Recycling fees
Residuos sólidos means recycling fees. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Spanish company form, comparable to the German stock corporation
Spanish company form, comparable to the German stock corporation.
Limited liability company, comparable to the German GmbH
Limited liability company, comparable to the German GmbH.
Segregation of a part of a property
Segregación de fincas means segregation of a part of a property. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
To sell
Se vende means to sell. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Plot of land
Solar means plot of land. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
A plot of land in a rural setting
Solar / finca rústica means a plot of land in a rural setting. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Urban plot
Solar urbano means urban plot. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Transfer
Transferencia means transfer. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Urbanization
Urban development of a housing estate.
Private development community, mostly for the construction of villa complexes
Private development community, mostly for the construction of villa complexes.
Permitted use
Uso means permitted use. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or discussions with professionals.
Use as office space
Uso de oficinas means use as office space. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Residential area
Uso residencial means residential area. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or conversations with professionals.
Real value
Valor real means real value. The term often appears in the real estate, construction or contract environment in Mallorca in advertisements, contracts, administrative documents or discussions with experts.
Commercial area without residential development
Commercial area without residential development.