What is the Certificate of Non Urban Infringement for Sotogrande properties?
Over the past few months, on three occasions, I have experienced something rarely seen before in Sotogrande. The legal representative of a potential buyer has requested a “Certificate of No Urban Infringement” for a property his client is looking to buy. On every occasion the request has come from a Marbella based lawyer.
Having investigated what this certificate is all about I can see why Marbella lawyers have become accustomed to this practice. With many years of town hall corruption, thankfully now part of the past, lawyers have nevertheless retained this custom and now seek the same reassurance here in Sotogrande.
Fortunately, Sotogrande never suffered the corruption seen in Marbella, but unfortunately, we are seeing delays in completions due to our local town hall not being staffed sufficiently to expedite the granting of certificates with sufficient agility.
So, what is really this “Certificate of No Urban Infringement”?
A no urban infraction certificate, “Certificado de No Infracción Urbanística” (CNUI) is a certificate issued by the Town Hall, establishing that a property is free (or not), from any fines on the property, or on any of the constructions added to the property.
Having this certificate will help a sale of a property go smoothly. Having all the documents of the property in place, creates confidence in the possible buyer and his own solicitor.
It should be noted that if there is a fine affecting a property, it will not be shown in the deeds and / or any other of the property documents. This information can only be obtained at the local Town Hall of the area.
Its possession is the guarantee of living in a building within the urban legality and without fear of having to face some administrative penalty.
In a real estate transaction, it is important to know in detail the situation of the property, so as not to have to face administrative responsibilities in the near future.
For example, the buyer of this luxury villa located in Sotogrande, required the certificate to close the deal. Fortunately, the certificate was obtained because there was no problem with the property. However, the process took almost three weeks..
Is this “Certificate of No Urban Infringement” mandatory?
It is not an obligation, but it is a right that potential buyers possess. Everyone deserves the peace of mind and security of falling into unnecessary risks with their investment, because of the fault of third parties.
How can I obtain the “Certificate of No Urban Infringement” for a Sotogrande Property?
Being the owner of the property or a legal entity authorized to do so, the “Certificate of No Urban Infringement” is issued by the local town hall. Sotogrande homes respond to San Roque. Before starting the process, please make sure you have the required documents ready.
The term for issuing the certificate may vary on each municipality. It usually takes 2 weeks and up to 3 months depending on each locality.
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