Common problem
I want to buy a plot and check the square metres first
The short answer
It is the most sensible decision. The listing, the deed and Catastro can state three different figures, and the one that matters when paying is the real one. A prior check measures the plot, verifies its boundaries and compares everything with the documentation, before you sign and the surprises become yours.
Possible causes
- 01Listing surface areas taken from Catastro without verification.
- 02Old deeds by apparent extent that the seller takes for granted.
- 03Physical boundaries that don't match the documentary ones.
- 04Undeclared constructions the buyer would inherit as a problem.
What needs checking
- Measurement of the parcel's real surface area.
- Consistency between reality, Catastro and deed.
- State of the boundaries and possible encroachment by neighbours.
- Existence of constructions and whether they are documented.
Which professionals are involved
The technical check before buying belongs to a surveying technician. If the report detects complex documentary problems, your lawyer or the notary assess how they affect the transaction.
The MideFinca service that may fit
It depends on the specific case: we review your documentation first and then confirm it.
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