Administrative fee
Community of Madrid fee
A relatively low fixed fee to initiate the application.
Sky Real Estate · Community of Madrid only
Disqualify your VPO, VPPB, or VPPL in Madrid without errors or surprises
We check whether your property meets the requirements and what actual costs are involved (including subsidies). We manage the documentation with the Housing Department of the Community of Madrid and accompany you all the way to the Land Registry, backed by a real estate agency that can also help you sell or let afterwards. Over 400 disqualifications in 2026.
No obligation · Response in under 24h · Madrid and Community of Madrid only
The problem
Is your protected property limiting you more than you think?
With a VPO, VPPB, or VPPL in the Community of Madrid, you cannot sell or let at market prices while it retains its protected status. Before starting anything: a diagnosis of your specific case.
- Subsidies and tax relief may need to be repaid (sometimes with interest).
- Not all properties can be disqualified (e.g. active tenancy, VIS, certain qualified loans).
- A poorly prepared application delays the process by months or turns out more expensive.
Why Sky
A cumbersome process, with a real estate agency that handles the entire journey
Community of Madrid only
Local regulations and timeframes. We do not process applications outside the CAM.
More than just the application
After disqualification, handle the sale, letting, or financing with the very same team.
Backed by Sky Law
Our own law firm awarded at the European Legal Awards (Real Estate Law): legal expertise whenever your file requires it, without needing external counsel.
Transparent costs
If it isn't worthwhile, we tell you before charging for our management.
How we work
How we handle it at Sky Real Estate
- 01
Free assessment
We check your certificate, scheme (VPO/VPPB/VPPL), and timeframes in the Community of Madrid.
- 02
Actual cost calculation
Subsidies, tax relief, fees, and professional fees: you decide with clear figures.
- 03
Application and authorities
Documentation submitted to the Housing Department; liaison with the Social Housing Agency, local Town Hall, and Ministry of Development if applicable.
- 04
Resolution and registration
We register it at the Land Registry. Unrestricted property, and if you wish to sell, we stay by your side.
Transparency
No small print: what you will pay and expected timeframes
Variable
Repayment of subsidies
The main variable: depends on what was received when buying the property.
No surprises
Sky Real Estate fees
We detail them in writing before you commit.
Timeline
Estimated timeframe
Months, depending on the file. Realistic timeline from day one.
We prefer to tell you if it isn't worthwhile now, rather than you finding out after paying.
Requirements
Do you meet the requirements in the Community of Madrid?
It depends on the specific scheme on your certificate. The 5 and 15-year limits apply only when your classification 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 management fees.
Scheme A
Publicly developed VPO
- Minimum 5 years from acquisition, unless just cause applies (regional authority criteria).
- Deferred amounts owed to the Social Housing Agency settled and purchase deed formally executed.
- Without prejudice to third parties.
- Voluntary disqualification is not permitted if qualified under Royal Decree-Law 31/1978.
Scheme B
Privately developed VPO / VPP / VPPB / VPPL
- Minimum 15 years from final classification when the regulations governing the file permit voluntary disqualification.
- Without prejudice to third parties.
- No VIS. Nor while maintained under a rental scheme if explicitly classified for that use.
- Excluded if there was a qualified loan or state plan subsidies (RD 801/2005 or RD 2066/2008), depending on the authority.
Documentation
What documentation you need
If you do not have everything, we tell you what to request and how to obtain it. The review can begin with what you already have.
- Classification file number (or property classification certificate / resolution).
- Updated land registry excerpt (nota simple) from the Land Registry.
- Title deed or ownership title proving acquisition.
- National Identity Document (DNI/NIF) of all owners (unless electronic signature is used by titleholders).
- Responsible declaration signed by all owners confirming that disqualification causes no prejudice to third parties.
- If using a representative: original authorisation signed by all owners.
- If let out: tenancy agreement, signed consent from tenants, and their DNI/NIF (unless electronic signature is used).
Reseñas
Property owners who have already freed their homes
Reviews from property owners in the Community of Madrid who have completed the process.
Muy satisfechos y encantados con el servicio prestado. Nos han llevado a cabo la descalificación de la vivienda. Buenos profesionales.
Tenía el piso de mis padres en Madrid como VPO y no sabía ni por dónde empezar. Me explicaron lo de las ayudas y el Registro sin rodeos. Al final salió y ya está libre. Gracias sobre todo a Carlos.
Pensaba q era un trámite de dos papeles y no. Ellos lo llevaron todo, me dijeron lo q había q devolver y no me pilló de sorpresa. Muy claros desde el primer día.
Scope
Madrid and Community of Madrid only
This service is exclusively for properties in the CAM. Our local team manages VPO, VPPB, and VPPL depending on the scheme of your certificate.
After disqualification
Do you want to sell your now-unrestricted property?
The same team can value and market your flat on portals, accompanying you through to completion.
Sales and marketingResources
FAQs and guides for this service
Published Sky Real Estate content linked to this service to answer questions before you get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- When is a VPO property automatically disqualified?Official Protection Housing (VPO) properties have been essential in enabling many families to access a decent home at a more affordable price. However
- When does a property stop being a VPO in Madrid? A key question for ownersMadrid, as the capital of Spain, is home to thousands of residents who at some point in their lives have chosen to purchase an officially protected
Articles and guides
- How to Disqualify a VPO Property?VPO properties or Officially Protected Housing have been a popular option for many buyers due to their benefits and specific requirements. How
- How much does it cost to declassify an officially protected home in Madrid? A detailed guideHow much does it cost to declassify an officially protected home in Madrid? A look with Sky Real Estate - The declassification of a protected home
- ¿Cuánto tarda la descalificación de una VPO en Madrid?Qué condiciona el plazo de descalificación de VPO/VPP en la Comunidad de Madrid y por qué no hay un único número válido para todos los casos.
- ¿Se puede vender una VPO sin descalificarla?Cuándo una vivienda protegida en Madrid puede transmitirse sin descalificación previa y qué límites legales suelen aplicar.
- VPO, VPPB y VPPL: diferencias y qué significan para tu vivienda en MadridGlosario claro de regímenes de vivienda protegida en la Comunidad de Madrid y por qué el régimen importa al vender o descalificar.
- He heredado una vivienda VPO en Madrid, ¿puedo venderla?Qué pasos legales y administrativos suelen hacer falta al heredar una VPO en Madrid antes de plantear la venta o la descalificación.
- Documentación para descalificar una VPO en Madrid (checklist)Lista orientativa de documentación habitual en expedientes de descalificación VPO/VPP en la Comunidad de Madrid. Cada caso exige revisión.
- Descalificar una VPO por tu cuenta o con un gestor: qué compensaComparativa práctica entre tramitar la descalificación VPO en Madrid por tu cuenta o con acompañamiento profesional.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Updated answers for the Community of Madrid. If your case is different, speak with an expert.
It is the official procedure that converts your VPO or VPP into unrestricted housing. Price caps on sales, rental limits, and other restrictions from the protected status no longer apply. In the Community of Madrid, it is resolved by the Housing Department; we prepare the application, tax/subsidy settlements, and follow-up through to the Land Registry.
Still have questions?
Free diagnosis for your VPO.
Raquel Pozuelo
Especialista en descalificación VPO
We guide you through the diagnosis and disqualification application in the Community of Madrid.
Can your property in the Community of Madrid already be disqualified?
We will confirm it for free, with no obligation, in under 24 hours.