What constitutes the escritura paperwork in Spain

The selling agent has asked for the escritura.

I have the folder which we got when we bought in 2003: each  face page has a sequential number on it as well as a 15 cent 'stamp'.

The selling agent cannot sell your house unless they have this, give them a copy of every page, maybe leave out the page telling what you paid, i did, if they ask give it, but probably they wont, but the buyers solicitor will probably still tell the buyer what you paid, does it really matter if the buyer knows and you get to sell the house for what you want, mine was over 17 pages long and i copied everything....don't give the original over.

 The selling agent must have this document by law otherwise they are commiting an offence if they list your house . Baz is correct though just give a copy and keep the original

Hi.

We went through the process as BUYERS in Setember 2012. The Agent ( Mercers Camposol ) gave us "a copy" of the Escritura for the property we had made an offer on which detailed who was selling, and addresses in Spain so thats what they are asking you for. We are due to collect the orginals in a few weeks ( 7 months later) from solicitors.  As it was a cash purchase with no spanish mortgage it might be more simple than some . I suppose it might be more involved if a mortage is involved. We are also gettin our Habitation Documents which are to prove the building is as indicated and as I undertand ensures it met, planning law . All these documents are in spanish . But I understand some pay a translator to have a copy in English.

PS Its a good way to try and learn some Spanish....... if you get a Spanish - English Dictionary and try to translate it youself. It will read back to front but you will be able to follow it.... then you need to decide if you will ATTEND at the Notary on transfer day or would give give Power of Attorney to your Legal firm.

Aliton said:  I suppose it might be more involved if a mortage is involved.

If a mortgage is involved, you will have either two different deeds or a longer one which compiles both legal businesses. 

 Thanks for all the replies.

Academic in our case as it seems our lawyers cannot find the property on the register to produce the Nota Simple.

Looks like we were defrauded in 2003.

for what its worth:

re  The selling agent must have this document by law otherwise they are commiting an offence if they list your house .

I dont believe this to be correct, where this document relates to the escritura

If you look at Section 10 of the 218 act and annex V, it shows what the estate agent needs. it does not require the escritura.