In short. The court ruling that annulled the 2010 general town plan brought the 1986 plan back into force. For anyone buying in Marbella, knowing under which rules the home was authorised is as important as checking that it has a licence.

The licence and the plan in force

A building constructed with a licence may turn out not to conform to the plan currently in force, which limits the extensions or renovations it will allow in the future. In other cases there are proceedings or court judgments affecting the development that should be known before the purchase.

What due diligence includes in Marbella

That is why, in Marbella, planning due diligence includes studying the Town Hall’s file on the licence and any decisions concerning the estate or the building, not just checking that the home has a permit.

Questions about a specific property? Write to us from the contact page or call us on +34 956 76 99 03 and we will tell you which checks your case requires.