Alicante attracts thousands of foreign buyers each year. But not every property is legally secure — especially in coastal or rural areas.
Due diligence ensures the property:
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Has a clean title
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Is legally built
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Has no hidden debts or legal issues
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Can be safely and fully transferred to you
At Borderless Lawyers, we carry out full legal checks before you sign or pay anything.
🧾 What’s Included in Our Due Diligence Package
✅ 1. Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad)
We obtain a Nota Simple (simple extract), showing:
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Legal owner
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Description of the property
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Existing mortgages, liens, or embargoes
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Court claims or restrictions
📌 We verify that the seller has the legal right to sell — and that the property is free of legal burdens.
✅ 2. Cadastral Check (Catastro)
The Catastro shows:
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Actual location and dimensions
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Boundaries and building footprints
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Cadastral value (used for taxes)
We ensure the Land Registry and Catastro match. If not, legal rectification may be needed.
✅ 3. Urban Planning Certificate (Certificado Urbanístico)
This document confirms:
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Whether the land is urban, rustic, or protected
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Whether construction is allowed or restricted
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If any parts of the property (pool, terrace, extension) are illegal
📌 Many properties in Alicante’s rural areas have illegal builds — we flag them before you commit.
✅ 4. Habitation Certificate (Cédula de Habitabilidad)
Essential for:
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Proving the home is fit to live in
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Contracting electricity, water, and gas
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Selling or renting the property in the future
We check whether the property has this document — and if not, whether it can be obtained.
✅ 5. Energy Performance Certificate (Certificado de Eficiencia Energética)
Required by law for all property sales.
We ensure:
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It’s up to date
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Issued by a certified technician
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Matches the property’s current state
✅ 6. Community of Owners Certificate (if applicable)
If the property is in a building or complex, we check:
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Whether the seller is up to date on community fees
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Whether there are any upcoming special charges
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Whether the building has structural or legal issues
🛑 You could become liable for the seller’s unpaid debts if this is not checked.
✅ 7. Utility Bills & Local Taxes
We verify that:
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Electricity, water, and gas bills are paid
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IBI (property tax) and Basura (rubbish tax) are up to date
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No pending fines or municipal debts exist
✅ 8. Title Chain Verification
We ensure that:
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The property has a clear chain of title
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Any past inheritances, divorces, or partitions are properly registered
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No disputes over ownership exist
💬 Common Legal Issues We Flag in Alicante
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Property built on protected coastal land
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Illegal rural homes with no license
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Unregistered extensions or pools
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Co-owned homes sold without proper consent
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Homes with tax or inheritance issues
We inform you of all risks before proceeding.
🧑⚖️ Our Legal Due Diligence Services Include:
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Full document retrieval from Land Registry, Cadastre, and Town Hall
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Property analysis with written legal report (English or your language)
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Red-flag summary for critical risks
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Legal recommendation on whether to proceed
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Optional seller negotiation and contract modifications
💼 Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
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Alicante-based property lawyers with 15+ years’ experience
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Independent from estate agents and sellers
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Fixed-fee legal packages with no hidden costs
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Full-service in English, Dutch, French, German, and more
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Power of Attorney available for remote buyers
📞 Ready to Start Your Property Purchase in Alicante?
Don’t let hidden issues ruin your dream home or investment. Let us verify everything — before you sign.