Notaries Reveal Real Property Sale Prices: A New Key Tool for Home Sellers on the Costa Brava
Selling a home has always been part intuition and part strategy. But until now, one of the great mysteries of the real estate market was knowing the actual prices at which properties were being sold — beyond what online listings ask for.
That gap between the “asking price” and the “deed price” —sometimes 10 or even 15%— made the job of both owners and professionals much harder.
Today, for the first time, that opacity begins to fade.
The General Council of Notaries has launched the Notarial Statistical Portal (PENotariado.com/inmobiliario), a free public platform that allows users to consult the real sale prices of homes throughout Spain.
The information comes directly from notarised deeds — that is, from the prices actually signed by buyers and sellers before a notary.
A Market Map Without Makeup
The portal provides data by province, municipality, and even postal code, including indicators such as:
- Average price per square meter
- Average size of sold homes
- Number of transactions
- Average transaction amount
For those selling a property on the Costa Brava —whether in Roses, Empuriabrava, Peralada, or Platja d’Aro— this means having an objective X-ray of the market, without relying on inflated online listings or speculative estimates.
An Advantage for Informed Sellers
Knowing the real closing prices allows homeowners to position their property more accurately and competitively from the start.
A realistic asking price:
- Attracts more qualified buyers
- Reduces selling time
- Avoids the price reductions that weaken negotiation power
Real estate agents can also use this tool to back their valuations with notarial data, strengthening trust between client and professional.
The Value of Transparency
The notaries’ initiative responds to a growing demand: transparency and access to verified information.
In a market where decisions involve large sums of money, access to real prices ensures fairness between buyer and seller.
According to the notaries, the database will be updated monthly, reflecting the true pulse of the market. Over time, it will even allow users to identify area trends and anticipate price cycles.
Conclusion: Sell with Data, Not Assumptions
The new Notarial Statistical Portal marks a turning point in Spain’s property market.
For homeowners on the Costa Brava, it represents an opportunity to sell intelligently and realistically, supported by official and updated information.
Because in an increasingly competitive market, the best sales strategy is not intuition — it’s knowledge.
