{"id":19278,"date":"2024-07-09T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/elementos-comunes\/sin-categoria\/what-administrative-procedures-do-i-have-to-carry-out-before-during-and-after-the-renovation\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T16:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:46:45","slug":"what-administrative-procedures-do-i-have-to-carry-out-before-during-and-after-the-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/common-elements\/what-administrative-procedures-do-i-have-to-carry-out-before-during-and-after-the-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"What administrative procedures do I have to carry out before, during and after the renovation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Doing a <strong>renovation<\/strong> can be an exciting and very satisfying experience. Seeing how spaces change their appearance and adapt to your tastes and needs is very gratifying. However, carrying out a <strong>renovation<\/strong> also involves formalizing certain <strong>administrative procedures that you must comply with<\/strong> to avoid legal problems and ensure that everything is in accordance with current regulations.  <\/p>\n\n<p>At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/\">ParaTuReforma<\/a> <\/strong>we want your <strong>reform <\/strong>to be a success. Therefore, we offer you the best materials to carry it out. In addition, in this article we provide you with all the information you need to know about <strong>bureaucracy reform<\/strong>, the essential procedures that you must carry out <strong>before, during and after a reform<\/strong> step by step. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/elementos-comunes\/reforma-integral-paso-a-paso\/\">Plan your project with confidence and success.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ic_cta_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ic_cta_banner\">\n\t\t    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/20errores-evitar-reforma-vivienda\/\" onclick=\"ic_cta_track_click_4840()\" class=\"ic-cta ic-cta-generic\" title=\"CTA 3 - Consejos y errores comunes\" 1>\n\t\t      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CTA3-Post-ebook-20errores-reforma.png\" alt=\"CTA 3 - Consejos y errores comunes\" title=\"\">\n\t\t    <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.onload = function(e) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tga('send', 'event', {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventCategory: 'CTA 3 - Consejos y errores comunes',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventAction: 'view',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventLabel: 'https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19278',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnonInteraction: true\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tfunction ic_cta_track_click_4840() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tga('send', 'event', {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventCategory: 'CTA 3 - Consejos y errores comunes',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventAction: 'click',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventLabel: 'https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19278'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procedures prior to the reform<\/h2>\n\n<p>Before getting down to work with your <strong>renovation<\/strong>, there are a series of <strong>procedures and documents that you need to manage<\/strong>. Without them, you expose yourself to penalties ranging from having to pay a fine to being forced to demolish the changes you have made. For that reason, you should plan everything very well from the beginning.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consult the urban plan of the municipality<\/h3>\n\n<p>The first step is to <strong>consult the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aesval.es\/que-es-un-plan-urbanistico\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>urban planning<\/strong><\/a> of the locality in which you are. This plan will inform you about the <strong>specific rules<\/strong> that affect your property, and will let you know what the limitations and possibilities of the work you want to undertake are. You can <strong>obtain this information at the town hall<\/strong>, either by going in person to ask or by going to their web page to consult it.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Of all the <strong>reform procedures<\/strong> prior to this one that you must formalize, the building permit is one of the priorities. Depending on the size and magnitude of the <strong>renovation<\/strong>, there are different types of licenses. The <strong>minor work license<\/strong> is usually applied to small changes that do not affect the structure of the building, such as when modernizing your bathroom by installing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/platos-de-ducha-de-obra\"><strong>shower tray<\/strong><\/a>. If the <strong>renovation<\/strong> involves a significant change to the structure or use of the building, such as redistributing the walls or joining spaces to make an office, you will need a <strong>major building permit.<\/strong> For more information on the types of licenses and how to apply for them, you can <strong>consult a website of the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos.<\/strong>    <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building permit application<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Burocracia-y-documentos.jpg\" alt=\"reform procedures\" class=\"wp-image-6932\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Burocracia-y-documentos.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Burocracia-y-documentos-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Burocracia-y-documentos-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Of all the <strong>reform procedures<\/strong> prior to this one that you must formalize, the building permit is one of the priorities. Depending on the size and magnitude of the <strong>renovation<\/strong>, there are different types of licenses. The <strong>minor work license<\/strong> is usually applied to small changes that do not affect the structure of the building, such as when modernizing your bathroom by installing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/platos-de-ducha-de-obra\"><strong>shower tray<\/strong><\/a>. If the <strong>renovation<\/strong> involves a significant change to the structure or use of the building, such as redistributing the walls or joining spaces to make an office, you will need a <strong>major building permit.<\/strong> For more information on the types of licenses and how to apply for them, you can <strong>consult a website of the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos.<\/strong>    <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permission of the homeowner&#8217;s association<\/h3>\n\n<p>In the event that you live in a block, or in an urbanization subject to community, it is imperative that you <strong>ask for the permission of the Community of Owners<\/strong> before starting any type of <strong>reform<\/strong>. This permission is imperative, especially if the work involves common elements such as facades, patios or general installations, as well as in the case that there is an agreement to maintain the aesthetics of the whole area. Such request must be presented <strong>at a meeting of owners<\/strong>, where it will be submitted to a vote to approve or reject it.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During the reform<\/h2>\n\n<p>Once the relevant permits have been collected, it is time to proceed with the <strong>renovation<\/strong>. During this period, <strong>the bureaucracy continues<\/strong>, and there are a number of formalities that must be completed for everything to run smoothly. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Placement of an informative sign<\/h2>\n\n<p>Although the neighbors and the authorities already know that you are going to start a work, it is mandatory to put <strong>an informative sign in a visible place<\/strong> so that everyone is warned while it lasts. The sign must indicate the details of the project, such as the license number, the name of the architect or engineer responsible (if the project claims it), and the construction company in charge of the <strong>reform<\/strong>. This measure not only complies with the regulations, but also informs everyone passing by about the legality and details of the project in progress.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow-up and control of work<\/h3>\n\n<p>During the development of the <strong>renovation<\/strong>, it is very important to keep a detailed control of the work being done. A <strong>supervising technician<\/strong> can verify compliance with regulations and the progress of the work according to the project.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/burocracia.jpg\" alt=\"bureaucracy reform\" class=\"wp-image-6934\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/burocracia.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/burocracia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/burocracia-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Therefore, it is interesting to have this figure. In addition, monitoring helps to avoid possible deviations in the budget and delays in execution. <\/p>\n\n<p>You <strong>may<\/strong> also <strong>receive a visit from an inspector<\/strong> to check that everything is proceeding as planned. If you have a good control of the <strong>reform<\/strong>, you will be able to demonstrate that the work conforms to the regulations and that you comply with what is allowed. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bureaucracy after the reform<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>renovation process<\/strong> does not end when you place the last brick or the last <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/cubiertas-y-tejados\">roof<\/a> <\/strong>tile. There are also certain documents you will need to complete the project&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificate of completion<\/h3>\n\n<p>The engineer or architect responsible for the <strong>renovation<\/strong> will issue the corresponding certificate of completion. This document corroborates that the work has been carried out in accordance with the approved project and complies with current regulations. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Occupancy License<\/h3>\n\n<p>If the <strong>reform<\/strong> is integral, as it happens when it is a house that you adapt to enter to live, you will need an <a href=\"https:\/\/arquitasa.com\/licencia-primera-ocupacion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>first occupancy license<\/strong><\/a>. This document is <strong>a permit that certifies that the work carried out is habitable<\/strong> and meets the required conditions of safety, health and habitability. To obtain it, you must present the certificate of completion and the documentation requested by the corresponding town hall.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updating the Cadastre and Land Registry<\/h3>\n\n<p>Once the first occupancy license has been obtained, it is important to <strong>update the Cadastre and Land Registry data<\/strong> to reflect the modifications undertaken in the <strong>reform<\/strong>. The Cadastre data reflects the fiscal and physical information of the property, and it is essential that they are up to date for future real estate transactions. In the same way, the updated Land Registry guarantees that the information of the property is correct.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy efficiency procedures<\/h3>\n\n<p>Last but not least, it is advisable to carry out energy efficiency procedures. Such procedures include obtaining an <strong>Energy Efficiency Certificate<\/strong>, which evaluates the energy consumption of the property after the <strong>renovation<\/strong>, as well as the sustainable solutions that have been implemented to reduce the environmental impact of the property. <\/p>\n\n<p>We hope that with the information we have shared with you in this content about the <strong>reform procedures <\/strong>you will enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that everything is in order. 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