There is no land register comparable to the Central European conception. The "Registro de la Propriedad" is just a register of properties. There is no obligation to register a property. Due to the volume of investment on the Costa del Sol and in MARBELLA in particular, the situation of the register has gradually been adapted to Central European conditions. And therefore, it is for us not conceivable to work on a property not entered in a land register in the daily life of our real estate business.

The entry in the register of properties is carried out following the notary's certification of the sale. Provided that buyer and vendor agree, they make first a private contract in form of a bill of sale or an option contract that is obliging from the outset. Normally, a deposit of about 10% is paid at that time.

When paying the remaining sum, buyer and vendor or their authorised representatives go to the notary and sign the "escritura" (notarial document of property ownership or title deed). Afterwards, the notary makes out the "copia simple de la escritura". The proper notarial contract, the "copia autorizada" reaches the property after a detour via the tax office and the municipality for final registration.