We currently have our apartment on the market, but have discovered a major hurdle we have to jump over in order to sell. Every property now needs a Certificate of Habitation before it can be sold. We were aware of this when we started marketing it, and our solicitor, who also has POA to act on our behalf, assured us that they could obtain it for us. They now tell us that they are no longer allowed to obtain these for their clients, and we must apply ourselves at the town hall with all the relevant paperwork. As we are resident in the UK, this is very difficult, as we will have to make a special trip to get things started, and we hadn't intended to visit to Spain this year, as we have several things planned over the next few months. We are in the fortunate position, in that we don't have to sell immediately, (just as well in the current market situation), but this will still need to be sorted eventually. Have our solicitors got it wrong (Their name begins with A and are tied to a property company who's name also begins with A), or is it possible to get the certificate without having to apply in person? I know I could change solicitors, but don't want that hassle either at the moment.
All advice gratefully received
Brian
All advice gratefully received
Brian
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