At Walter Haus we always recommend requesting a simple informative note as one of the first steps in any process of buying and selling a property. This document, issued by the Property Registry, allows you to confirm that the legal situation of the home is in order, avoiding possible future surprises. Before signing the deposit contract and delivering any amount of down payment, it is essential to have this information. Our team of real estate consultants at Walter Haus accompanies each client in this verification to guarantee a safe and transparent transaction.
How to request a simple note step by step?
Requesting a simple note is a simple but crucial procedure. First, it is necessary to gather basic information such as the property’s registration data, the IDUFIR or CRU, or the owner’s personal data. Once collected, the application can be processed in person at the corresponding Property Registry or online through the official website of the College of Registrars of Spain. This last method is the most agile, allowing you to receive the document within a period of 24 to 48 hours. In addition, you must pay a fee that generally ranges between 9 and 30 euros. Once received, it is vital to carefully review all the information reflected.
What data does a simple note include?
The simple note provides key information about the property. It includes the registered property number, the IDUFIR or CRU, the physical description of the property (square meters, distribution, use, etc.), the owner’s data (name, DNI or CIF) and any existing liens or encumbrances, such as mortgages or easements. It also informs if there are documents pending registration that could alter the situation of the property. At Walter Haus we consider it essential to review this information in detail to correctly value a property and advise our clients with maximum confidence.
Differences between simple note and registration certification
Although they are often confused, the simple note and the registration certification are different documents. The simple note is merely informative and has no evidentiary value before third parties, while the registration certification does have full legal validity and public faith. Both are issued by the Property Registry, but their purpose and use vary: the simple note is used for preliminary consultations and processes such as the purchase of homes or mortgage applications; Registration certification is used in legal procedures, inheritances or litigation. At Walter Haus we guide our clients on which of these documents to request based on their needs.
At Walter Haus we manage the simple note request for you
At Walter Haus, we take care of the entire process of requesting the simple note, at no additional cost to our clients. Thanks to our specialized legal team, we directly process the necessary documentation using the most precise information: registration property number, IDUFIR or location data. We take care of the bureaucracy so that our clients can focus on what is most important: making well-informed decisions when buying or selling their home. Contact any of our offices and discover how we can help you manage all the documentation for your next real estate transaction.