Seville has:
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A high number of historic and rural properties
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Frequent issues with unregistered extensions
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Properties with debts, encumbrances, or illegal works
Foreign buyers must conduct full legal checks before signing anything — otherwise, you risk:
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Losing your deposit
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Taking on someone else’s debt
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Buying an illegally built or non-compliant home
📋 What Due Diligence Covers in Seville
At Borderless Lawyers, we perform a complete legal audit of the property, including:
🏛️ 1. Land Registry & Title Check (Nota Simple)
We verify:
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The legal owner
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Description of the property
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Mortgages or liens
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Court embargoes or fines
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Usage rights or shared ownership
✅ We pull the latest Nota Simple from the Land Registry of Seville.
🧾 2. Cadastral Records (Catastro)
We check that:
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The registered size and structure matches the real one
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No unauthorized buildings or annexes exist
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All parts of the property are properly documented
We compare land registry data vs. catastro data to flag any discrepancies.
🏗️ 3. Urban Planning & Zoning Compliance
Especially in rural or older buildings, we:
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Confirm that planning permission was obtained
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Ensure all renovations or extensions were legalized
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Check for urban infractions or demolition orders
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Confirm property is eligible for occupancy certificate
We work directly with the Seville Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) to verify urban compliance.
💸 4. Debts & Municipal Charges
Foreigners often don’t realize that in Spain:
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Debts “follow the property,” not the seller
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Buyers may inherit unpaid IBI (property tax), garbage fees, or community costs
We request:
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IBI receipt
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Utility bills
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Community of owners’ certificate (if applicable)
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Municipal compliance letters
📃 5. Building Licenses & Certificates
We collect or verify:
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Occupancy Certificate (Cédula de Habitabilidad)
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Energy Performance Certificate (CEE)
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Building permits
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Licenses for swimming pools, garages, or terraces
If something is missing or illegal, we inform you immediately and negotiate terms.
🛑 What Happens If You Skip Due Diligence?
Without proper legal checks, you could:
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Buy a property that can’t be legally lived in
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Become responsible for back taxes or fines
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Be forced to demolish parts of the building
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Face long, expensive legal battles
💡 Many foreigners rely on estate agents — but agents are not obligated to uncover or disclose these issues. Only an independent lawyer protects your interests.
🧑⚖️ What Borderless Lawyers Provides
| Legal Check | We Handle It |
|---|---|
| Land registry & title check ✅ | |
| Cadastre vs. deed comparison ✅ | |
| Urban zoning & building legality ✅ | |
| Municipal debt check ✅ | |
| Utility & community fees review ✅ | |
| Translation of findings ✅ | |
| Full risk report before signing ✅ |
Everything is provided in English, and we walk you through the report clearly.
🌍 Buying from Abroad?
With Power of Attorney, we conduct due diligence and advise you remotely.
We also:
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Share reports digitally
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Discuss findings over video or phone
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Recommend renegotiations or exit if risk is too high
✅ You never sign or pay a deposit without legal clarity.
📞 Buying in Seville? Start with Legal Clarity
Don’t risk your investment. We help foreign buyers avoid the legal traps that are common in Andalusia’s complex real estate market.