Errors in the Land Registry: how to correct the details of your home on the Costa Blanca

Are the details of your property incorrect? Here’s how you can fix it

When you buy, sell, or inherit a property, it’s common to discover that the details in the registry don’t match reality.

Errors in the floor area, the boundaries, the property description, or even the ownership, can lead to legal and tax problems—or delays—in a transaction.

At Holidaydream Homes Costa Blanca, we know that this type of issue is more common than it seems in areas such as Moraira, Jávea, Benissa, Benitachell, Calpe, or Altea.

That’s why we explain how to correct them.

📌 Land Registry and Cadastre: they’re not the same thing

Before starting any procedure, it’s essential to know where the error is:

Land Registry

It records the legal status of the property:

• Ownership

• Charges or mortgages

• Registry description

• Registered floor area

Cadastre

It records the physical and tax description:

• Built square meters

• Property use

• Cadastre reference

• Cadastre value

Many times, the details don’t match between the two organizations.

📝 Steps to correct errors in the Land Registry

1. Identify the error

Work out exactly which detail is incorrect:

• Floor area

• Boundaries

• Address

• Ownership

• Description of annexes or plots

2. Gather the documentation

You’ll need to provide evidence that proves the property’s reality:

• Previous deeds

• Up-to-date simple note

• Cadastre certification

• Plans or technical measurement

• Architect’s or surveyor’s report, if applicable

3. Request the rectification

Submit the application to the relevant Land Registry.

Depending on the case, you may need:

• Public deed

• Notarial act

• Expedient for title

• Land Registry–Cadastre coordination

4. Notification to third parties

If the change affects neighbouring owners, buyers, or banks, they may be notified.

5. Follow up on the process

It’s important to check that the rectification has been properly registered.

⚠️ Important points to keep in mind

Time to resolve

It can take from a few weeks up to several months, depending on complexity.

Associated costs

There may be expenses for:

• Notary fees

• Land Registry

• Technical fees

• Legal advice

Professional guidance

Having experts on board prevents mistakes and speeds up the process.

🏡 Why it’s important to fix this before selling

A registry error can lead to:

• Delays in the sale

• Problems with the buyer’s mortgage

• Difficulties with inheritances or gifts

• Tax risks or penalties

Regularizing the situation before putting the property on the market brings peace of mind and helps the transaction move faster.

✅ At Holidaydream Homes Costa Blanca, we can help

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or regularizing a property on the Costa Blanca, we’ll help you review all the documentation before you start the transaction.

At Holidaydream Homes Costa Blanca, we support you throughout the entire process so your deal is safe, transparent, and free from setbacks.

Do you need to review your property’s documentation? Contact us.

Sonya González | José Luis Nieto
Holidaydream Homes Costa Blanca
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