ANTIQUITY CERTIFICATES
MARTINEZ DE LA CASA ARCHITECTS is the leading architectural firm in the Murcia, Almeria, and Alicante regions, and has gained recognition for issuing the highest number of legalised Retrospective Licences / Antiquity Certificates over the past decade. We provide a wide range of certificates and licenses at highly competitive rates.
The primary purpose of the
Antiquity Certificate, also known as the
Retrospective Licence, is to safeguard property owners from potential fines or demolition orders related to unauthorized extensions. It serves as a legal document that validates the construction of such extensions, even if they were carried out without the necessary permits.
However, the
Antiquity Certificate / Retrospective Licence has multiple applications. It can be used to
update the Title Deeds to accurately reflect any property alterations, whether they involve the addition of pools, extensions, or any other modifications, regardless of whether the changes were made with or without the required licenses. Additionally, it is used in
adjusting the council tax (IBI or SUMA) to include these newly recognized extensions in the property assessment.
In situations where an extension or pool was constructed without the proper permits, the Antiquity Certificate, proves invaluable. It acts as a protective shield against potential sanctions or fines, ensuring
peace of mind for property owners.
Having your Retrospective Licence readily available is highly recommended to avoid discouraging potential buyers due to the presence of unlicenced structures.
The
conditions to obtain a Certificate of Antiquity/retrospective licence are:
• In Murcia, to obtain a Retrospective Licence, extensions must be at least 4 years old.
• In Almeria, the building work needs to be over 6 years old.
• In Alicante, the building work needs to have been completed before August 2010.
The cost of our service is as follows:
■ Antiquity Certificate / Retrospective Licence for Swimming Pools: €326,70 IVA Inc
■ Antiquity Certificate / Retrospective Licence for Extensions: €363 IVA Inc
If you wish to certify your extension or pool now to protect against potential future changes in the law that may affect you, and you desire to obtain your Antiquity Certificate promptly, Martinez de la Casa Architects will arrange an appointment to survey the pool or extension, requiring only your NIE and current Title Deeds.
The Antiquity Certificate is then endorsed by the Official College of Architects or at the Notary and is delivered within a strict 10 working days deadline.
For your peace of mind, we invite you to visit our website at
http://www.martinezdelacasa.com/office/clients.html to explore over 200 client testimonials.
