Urban Planning & Land Legality Checks When Buying in Valencia

One of the most overlooked — and most dangerous — mistakes foreign buyers make in Valencia is skipping urban planning and land legality checks. A beautiful property may be built on land that’s not zoned correctly, lacks permits, or even faces demolition.

At Borderless Lawyers, we run detailed planning checks on every property to ensure it complies fully with Valencia’s urban laws and regional zoning.

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🧱 Why Urban Planning Checks Matter

If a property:

• Was built illegally

• Has unauthorized extensions

• Lies on protected or rustic land

• Lacks a valid occupancy license

…then you could face:

• Legal action

• High fines

• Blocked registration

• Inability to resell or insure the property

💡 Many countryside homes and older villas are especially risky.

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📍 What We Check During Urban Planning Due Diligence

We request and review official documents from Valencia’s town hall, including:

• Urban planning certificate (certificado urbanístico)

• Zoning classification (urban, rural, protected)

• Permitted building use (residential, commercial, touristic)

• Square meters legally approved vs. actual

• Infrastructure connection status (water, sewage, electricity)

• Open sanctions or demolition orders

✅ We compare these against the title deed, cadastral data, and floor plans.

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📄 Is a First Occupancy License Required?

Yes — especially for:

• Newly built homes

• Renovated properties

• Urban apartments in multi-unit buildings

We verify the property holds:

• Licencia de primera ocupación (first occupancy) or

• Cédula de habitabilidad (habitation certificate)

❗ Without this, your property may be uninhabitable or illegal to rent.

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🌿 Special Rules for Rustic or Protected Land

Valencia has strict protections over:

• Rustic land (suelo rústico)

• Agricultural and forest zones

• Coastal areas and public domain land

We verify:

• Building rights and usage restrictions

• If extensions or pools were added legally

• Any incompatibilities with your intended use

✅ Essential for villas outside the city, fincas, or land investments.

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💬 Final Word

Urban planning and land legality checks are essential for any property purchase in Valencia — especially for foreign buyers unfamiliar with Spanish zoning laws.

At Borderless Lawyers, we ensure the property you want is 100% legal to buy, own, and use — now and in the future.

📞 Contact us to request a full urban planning review before you commit to any property in Valencia.