Horizontal division is a legal process by which a multi-storey building is divided into separate, independent units. Each unit is granted its own title deedThe escritura de propiedad or Title Deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. It confirms who the legal owner is and under what conditions the... More, land registryThe Catastro is a public registry that records all real estate properties in Spain (homes, commercial premises, plots, etc.). It contains detailed information about each property, including the cadast... More reference, and a proportional share of ownership over the communal areas.
This procedure allows each unit to be sold, mortgaged, or rented individually, and establishes a homeowners’ association (comunidad de propietarios) that governs the use of communal spaces, shared expenses, and rules of coexistence.
The division must be formalised before a notary and subsequently registered at the Land RegistryThe Catastro is a public registry that records all real estate properties in Spain (homes, commercial premises, plots, etc.). It contains detailed information about each property, including the cadast... More (Registro de la Propiedad).
It is important to note that an urban planning licence is required, issued in accordance with local regulations, and not all properties are eligible for horizontal division.
