What is it?

Segregation allows a part of a property to be separated so that it becomes an independent property, while maintaining the rest of the original property. This operation must be formalized in a public deed and, in most cases, requires compliance with the applicable urban planning regulations before its registration in the Property Registry.

¿Qué documentación debo aportar?

• Valid official identity document.
• Documentation accrediting the assets.
• Licencia administrativa o documento que acredite que no es necesaria.
• Positive Graphic Validation Report of the segregated property and, sometimes, of the rest of the property.

What procedures does the notary carry out?

Before signing. The notary verifies the identity and ownership of the property, checks the necessary urban and technical documentation, reviews the registration status of the property and prepares the deed with the description of the segregated portion and the rest of the property.

After signing. The notary carries out or prepares the presentation of the deed in the Property Registry.

Useful information

Not all farms can be segregated. An administrative license will be necessary or the urban planning legislation expressly declares that this is not necessary.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is the difference between a segregation and a division?
  • In segregation, the original farm continues to exist as a rest farm; In the material division, the initial farm disappears and several new farms are born.
• Is a license always necessary?
  • Yes, either a license or a declaration of unnecessaryness.
• Should you register in the Property Registry?
  • Yes. Registration allows the new property to have an independent registry existence.