From 3 October, Catalonia will require an asbestos certificate in order to sell or let a property

Fernando Casado, a lawyer at Lener, analyses the new Law 8/2026 on the eradication of asbestos in Catalonia – which came into force on 3 October – for the specialist publication Brains Real Estate News today.

The main change for the property market is the certificate confirming the presence or absence of asbestos, which is now mandatory when selling or letting any property in Catalonia.

In the article, Fernando outlines:

• The minimum requirements that the certificate must meet whilst the regulations are being finalised.
• Its registration in the Land Registry and its potential impact on property values.
• Who is required to comply: property owners, property managers and professionals in the sector.
• The system of penalties, with fines of up to 100,000 euros.
• The practical steps the sector will need to take for each transaction.

Read the full analysis ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eH9n8S63