Pre-Sale Legal Due Diligence: What the "Urban Planning Simplification" Didn´t Solve (and Could Block Your Sale) The recent "Urban Simplification" law promised to facilitate transactions by eliminating the requirement to present a Use Permit with the deed. However, for a prudent seller, this ease hides an enormous legal risk. 16 Mar 2026 min de leitura The Danger of "Selling a Defective Property": Selling a house with discrepancies between the approved project and the physical reality (an enclosed awning, an annex converted into a suite, an attic used) is now technically possible without a permit. However, if the buyer is not formally informed in writing of these alterations, they may later sue you for selling a property with encumbrances or defects, demanding the annulment of the transaction or substantial compensation. Royal House Audit (Technical Checklist): To ensure that the sale is "Safe" and protected, our legal team conducts a cross-check before the sale: Property Registration Document vs. Permanent Certificate: Do the areas coincide? Is the layout (number of divisions) the same? Discrepancies here can hinder the buyer´s bank financing. Right of First Refusal (Public Entities): In areas of urban pressure, the City Council, the State, or the DGPC (Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage) have priority. The lack of proper advertising on the "Casa Pronta" portal renders the sale voidable. Property Technical Data Sheet (Post-2004): This is the house´s "revision book." Its absence is the number one reason for delaying deeds in recent properties. Total Care 360º Service: We don´t just push the paperwork to the notary. We resolve discrepancies. If it´s necessary to rectify areas with the tax authorities or obtain updated floor plans, we handle it. We deliver a legally "clean" property to the buyer, which increases the asset´s value and eliminates price negotiation arguments. Share article FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopiar link Link copiado