
Admin fee
Comunidad de Madrid fee
Relatively low fixed administrative fee to initiate the application.
Sky Real Estate · Comunidad de Madrid only
We check whether your property meets the requirements and what actual costs are involved (subsidies included). We handle the documentation with the Housing Department of the Comunidad de Madrid and accompany you through to the Land Registry, backed by an agency that can also help you sell or let afterwards. More than 501 disqualifications in 2026.
No obligation · Response in under 24h · Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid only
The problem
With a VPO, VPPB or VPPL in the Comunidad de Madrid, you cannot sell or let at market value while it retains protected status. Before taking any steps: an assessment of your specific case.
Why Sky
Comunidad de Madrid only
Local regulations and timeframes. We do not handle cases outside the CAM.
More than just the application
After disqualification, sell, let or arrange finance with the very same team.
Backed by Sky Law
Our own award-winning law firm at the European Legal Awards (Real Estate Law) for transactions with Sky Real Estate: legal expertise whenever your file requires it, without needing an external firm.
Honest pricing
If it isn't worth doing, we will tell you before charging for management.
How we work
We check your certificate, scheme (VPO/VPPB/VPPL) and timeframes in the Comunidad de Madrid.
Subsidies, tax benefits, administrative fees and professional fees: make your decision with clear numbers.
Document submission to Housing; liaising with the Social Housing Agency, relevant local council and Ministry of Development if applicable.
We register the status change in the Land Registry. Unrestricted housing status achieved, and if you wish to sell, we stay by your side.
Transparency

Admin fee
Relatively low fixed administrative fee to initiate the application.

Variable
The main variable: depends on what was received when purchasing the property.

No surprises
We outline them in writing before you commit.

Timeline
Months, depending on the file. Realistic schedule from day one.
We prefer to tell you if it is not worthwhile right now, rather than you finding out after paying.
Requirements
It depends on the specific scheme on your certificate. The 5- and 15-year periods only apply when your protection scheme permits voluntary disqualification. Not all protected properties can be disqualified at the owner's request: that is why we review your file before you pay for management.
Scheme A
Scheme B
What people coming from 'expiry date' searches look for. Always confirm with your certificate.
| Scheme | Usual timeframe | Note |
|---|---|---|
| VPPB / VPPL | 15 years | From final qualification when the file allows voluntary disqualification (e.g. Decree 11/2005). |
| VPPA | 25 years* | Standard protection period of 25 years; disqualification only if rental scheme ends and regulations allow. |
| Privately developed VPO / certain plans | 30 years | Common protection scheme of 30 years; voluntary disqualification after 15 years if no exclusions apply (e.g. PE 05/08 qualified loan). |
| Publicly developed VPO | 5 years* | Indicative minimum from acquisition (unless justified cause), where voluntary disqualification is permitted. Does not apply to RD-Law 31/1978. |
VPPB / VPPL
15 years
From final qualification when the file allows voluntary disqualification (e.g. Decree 11/2005).
VPPA
25 years*
Standard protection period of 25 years; disqualification only if rental scheme ends and regulations allow.
Privately developed VPO / certain plans
30 years
Common protection scheme of 30 years; voluntary disqualification after 15 years if no exclusions apply (e.g. PE 05/08 qualified loan).
Publicly developed VPO
5 years*
Indicative minimum from acquisition (unless justified cause), where voluntary disqualification is permitted. Does not apply to RD-Law 31/1978.
* Indicative. Common exclusions: VIS, active tenancy, RD-Law 31/1978, PE 05/08 qualified loans.
Documentation
If you do not have everything, we will tell you what to request and how to obtain it. We can begin the review with what you already have.
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This service is exclusively for properties in the CAM. Our local team manages VPO, VPPB and VPPL according to your certificate's scheme.
After disqualification
The same team can value and market your apartment on major portals, guiding you right through to completion.
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Up-to-date answers for the Comunidad de Madrid. If your situation is different, speak to an expert.
It is the official procedure that transforms your VPO or VPP into free-market housing. Price caps on sale or rent and other restrictions no longer apply. In the Comunidad de Madrid, this is resolved by the Housing Department; we prepare the file, calculate settlement amounts, and follow through until it is registered in the Land Registry.
It depends on the certificate, the scheme (VPO, VPPB, VPPL or others) and whether voluntary disqualification is permitted. In our free review, we assess your documents and let you know yes, no, or not yet, alongside estimated timeframes and costs. No obligation.
When you want to sell or let at market prices, refinance with greater flexibility, or remove protected status restrictions. If repaying subsidies and fees would not be cost-effective, we will tell you before starting. We prefer you do not spend money unless it makes financial sense.
It primarily depends on the subsidies received upon purchase, plus administrative fees and professional fees. You can get an initial estimate using our cost estimator, and following a free review, we provide a written estimate with no obligation.
The Comunidad de Madrid specifies a maximum resolution timeframe of 5 months from application. Actual timing depends on the specific file and repaying subsidies if applicable. During our initial review, we provide an estimated timeline.
In some cases yes, at the maximum legal price. Sometimes disqualifying is more worthwhile; other times it is not. We explain which option suits your specific case in the Comunidad de Madrid.
Yes, where applicable, prior to resolution, unless proven that they do not apply. We calculate the required settlement amounts and guide you through payment so your file isn't blocked.
To process disqualification, you usually need this package. If you do not have everything, we will advise what to request and how to obtain it; the review can begin with whatever documents you currently hold.
No. It depends on the scheme listed on your certificate. Exclusions apply (VIS, certain tenancies, RD-Law 31/1978 in public developments, 2005–2008 state plan subsidies, and schemes that do not permit voluntary disqualification). The first step is checking your file.
Your property switches to private market status in the Land Registry. From then on, you can sell or let at market rates, or explore refinancing, supported by the same Sky Real Estate team if required. We do not leave you alone with just the final approval document.
Because an error regarding subsidies, timeframes or schemes can delay your file by months or incur unnecessary costs. We have managed +501 disqualifications, know the Comunidad de Madrid process inside out, and will inform you if it is not worthwhile before charging for full management.
This service is strictly for properties in Madrid and the Comunidad de Madrid.
Still have questions?
Free diagnostic review for your VPO.
Raquel Pozuelo
Especialista en descalificación VPO
We guide you through the initial diagnosis and disqualification process in the Comunidad de Madrid.
We will confirm free of charge, with no obligation, in under 24 hours.