Can You Sell Social Housing?

Social housing is subject to specific regulations that limit its sale. This means that, unlike free market housing, it cannot be freely sold at any time or at any price. But can you sell social housing? In this post, we explain when you can sell social housing, the requirements to take into account, and how to sell protected housing.

When Can You Sell Social Housing?

The possibility of selling social housing depends on different factors, such as the regulations in force at the time of acquisition, the autonomous community in which it is located, and the years that have passed since its purchase.

In general, you can sell protected housing when:

• It cannot be sold during the established protection period (usually between 10 and 30 years, depending on the applicable regulations).
• It is legal to sell protected housing if it is declassified, that is, if authorization is obtained for it to pass to the free market.
• You can sell protected housing before the deadline in exceptional cases, such as justified economic needs or change of address for work reasons. In these cases, it is necessary to request permission from the administration and comply with the conditions that are established.

Therefore, it is essential to be well informed and consult professionals before starting the process.

How Do You Sell Protected Housing?

If your apartment is still subject to official protection, you must follow these steps:

1. Consult the regulations in force: Each autonomous community has its own regulations. It is essential to review the conditions of your home.
2. Request authorization from the administration: If it is still within the protection period, official authorization is required to sell it.
3. Respect the maximum sale price: Protected homes have a regulated maximum price that limits the amount for which they can be sold.
4. Preference of purchase by the administration: In some cases, the administration has the right to buy the home before it is put on sale on the free market.
5. If you want to disqualify, it is necessary to pay the corresponding amount: This usually involves returning the aid received and paying a fee.

Following these steps ensures that the sale of protected housing is legal and complies with current regulations.

Sell Social Housing with Espígul

If you want to sell social housing, at Espígul we help you do it quickly and safely. We take care of managing the entire process, from reviewing the regulations to finding the right buyer and ensuring that the transaction is carried out in accordance with the law.

We are specialists in the sale of protected and free market homes. If you want to know what steps to follow or when is the best time to sell your protected home, contact us.