You don't need to navigate the Colegio de Registradores website in Spanish. PropDue requests the nota simple for you — then our AI interprets every line in plain English and tells you exactly what to ask your lawyer.
PropDue retrieves the nota simple on your behalf — a €9 official document in Spanish legalese that most foreign buyers can't read. We turn it into the information that matters before you commit your deposit.
We request and retrieve the nota simple from the Spanish Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad) on your behalf — you don't need to navigate the Spanish registry system or create an account. This confirms who owns the property, whether there are mortgages or liens, court orders, or any restrictions on the title.
Is the seller actually the registered owner? Are there co-owners? Is the property part of an inheritance dispute? We check that the person selling has the legal right to do so.
We cross-reference the official registered size with what the listing says. If there's a terrace or extension not in the records, that's a red flag worth investigating before you negotiate.
Is the property in an urban, rural, or protected zone? Are there any planning restrictions that could affect your intended use — including building, renovating, or renting?
Does the property have a valid energy performance certificate (certificado energético)? This is required by law for any property sale in Spain. We verify its status.
We check the regional tourism registry to see if this property has — or has had — a tourist rental licence. Essential if you're buying with rental income in mind.
Everything we find is explained clearly: what it means for you, what's normal, what's concerning, and exactly what to discuss with your lawyer before signing anything.
The Legal Review is designed for one moment in the buying journey: when you're serious.
We're upfront about this. Our report is not a replacement for a lawyer — it's the intelligence you bring to that conversation.
Title deed retrieval from the Spanish Land Registry takes time — we do it as fast as officially possible.
We need the full property address (calle, number, floor, town). You can also provide the listing URL if you have it — we use it to cross-reference the listing details.
We submit an official request to the Registro de la Propiedad for the nota simple on your behalf. You don't need to navigate Spanish bureaucracy or create an account. This typically takes 24–48 hours — it's the official processing time, not our delay.
Once we have the title deed, our AI analyses everything and generates a clear plain English report. You'll receive it by email with a PDF and a shareable link.
Before you commit your deposit — know exactly what you're buying, who owns it, and what's on the title.
Need a vetted lawyer after your Legal Review? →Important notice. PropDue's Legal Review is an information service only. It compiles publicly available records — including land registry data, Catastro records, and cadastral information — to help you ask better questions before you engage a lawyer. It is not a substitute for legal advice.
PropDue is not a law firm, a licenced abogado (Spanish lawyer), or a regulated legal services provider. Nothing in this Legal Review constitutes legal advice, and no lawyer-client relationship is created by purchasing or receiving it. The review does not replace the need to engage a qualified Spanish lawyer to conduct full legal due diligence before signing any contract or paying any deposit.
Public records may be incomplete, out of date, or not yet updated to reflect recent transactions. Land Registry data reflects the last registered state of title; it may not capture encumbrances, rights, or proceedings that have not yet been registered. AI-generated summaries may contain errors and should be verified independently.
You must not sign a purchase contract, pay any reservation deposit, or transfer any funds on the basis of this review alone. Always instruct an independent licenced Spanish abogado before proceeding with any property transaction.
PropDue's maximum liability in connection with this service is limited to the fee paid for it. Full details are set out in our Terms of Service. By using this service you confirm your acceptance of those Terms.