At Finques Costa Brava, your real estate agency in Palafrugell and Tamariu, we know that selling an inherited property can be a complex process, especially if it is a second home in areas like the Costa Brava. Therefore, we want to help you understand all the necessary steps to manage the inheritance correctly and avoid unforeseen legal events or family conflicts.
1. Acceptance of inheritance
The first step to be able to sell an inherited home is to accept the inheritance before a notary. All heirs must sign the act of acceptance and allocation of assets, where the property is officially assigned.
In the event that there are several heirs, it is advisable to reach a clear agreement from the beginning on what to do with the property (sell, rent, maintain, etc.). This helps avoid future conflicts.
2. Payment of Inheritance Tax
Before registering the property in the Property Registry in the name of the new owners, it is mandatory to pay the Inheritance Tax. This tax varies depending on the value of the property, the relationship with the deceased and the autonomous community (in this case, Catalonia).
3. Registration in the Property Registry
Once the tax has been paid, the property can be registered in the name of the heirs. It is an essential step to be able to formalize the sale later.
4. Obtaining the necessary documentation
To put an inherited property up for sale, you will need:
- Deed of inheritance award
- Death certificate
- Last wills and testament (if any)
- Proof of payment of Inheritance Tax
- Energy efficiency certificate
- Certificate of habitability (in the case of homes)
At Finques Costa Brava we help you gather all these documents to speed up the sales process.
5. Sale of the property and economic distribution
Once the previous steps are completed, you can put the property up for sale. In the case of several heirs, it is important that they all agree and sign the operation.
You must also take into account the Municipal Capital Gains Tax, which must be paid once the sale is made. This tax is calculated on the increase in the value of the land since the last transfer.
Trust Finques Costa Brava
As a real estate agency in Palafrugell and Tamariu, we have experience in managing inherited properties throughout the Costa Brava. We accompany you every step of the process so that the sale is quick, legal and without surprises.
Have you inherited a property on the Costa Brava and don’t know where to start? Contact with Finques Costa Brava and let us help you with confidence and professionalism.
