In any real estate project whether involving acquisition, sale, development, financing, or regularization accurate and consistent technical documentation is essential to ensure legal certainty and prevent future contingencies. Among these documents, the construction table stands out as one of the most relevant instruments for certifying the physical reality of a property.
Although it is often confused with architectural plans or topographic surveys, the construction table serves a different and specific purpose: it translates the material reality of a building into clear, verifiable, and comparable information, providing both technical and legal support for a wide range of real estate transactions.
What Is a Construction Table?
A construction table is a document—typically presented as a plan, chart, or technical data sheet—that systematically details the physical and metric characteristics of a building. Its primary purpose is to certify that the construction corresponds to what is recorded in:
- Public deeds
- Plans authorized by the competent authorities
- Cadastral and municipal records
In other words, the construction table confirms that the physical reality of the property aligns with its documentary records.
What Information Does It Include?
Depending on the nature and complexity of the project, a construction table may include, among other elements:
- Built areas by level
- Roofed and open areas
- Types of materials used
- Designated use of each space (residential, storage, parking, common areas, etc.)
- Consistency between actual measurements and those reflected in deeds or approved plans
The clarity and accuracy of this information are essential to demonstrate the legality and integrity of the property before authorities, notaries, financial institutions, and potential buyers.
Why Is It Essential in Any Real Estate Transaction?
A well-prepared and consistent construction table provides a solid basis for decision-making and significantly reduces the risk of legal or tax contingencies. In practice, it plays a key role in:
- Regularizing properties prior to transfer
Before a sale, merger, capital contribution, inheritance process, or financing transaction, it is critical to confirm that the constructed areas match what is formally registered. Even minor discrepancies may delay—or prevent—the transaction altogether.
- Updating official documentation
The construction table serves as a fundamental reference for:
- Updating public deeds
- Obtaining cadastral certificates
- Processing alignment and official address numbers
- Reviewing existing licenses or permits
- Supporting property appraisals
Property valuations depend directly on the accuracy of physical data. A reliable construction table provides certainty to appraisers, financial institutions, buyers, and investors.
- Preventing legal or tax contingencies
Inconsistencies in surface areas, materials, or designated uses may result in fines, additional tax assessments, costly rectifications, or ownership disputes.
How Does It Relate to the Topographic Survey?
Although both documents are often prepared as part of the same process, they serve different but complementary functions:
- The topographic survey defines the boundaries and dimensions of the land.
- The construction table describes what has been built on that land.
Together, they provide a comprehensive view of the property and offer legal, technical, and operational certainty to developers, investors, and property owners.
Conclusion
A properly prepared construction table is not merely a technical document—it is a strategic tool for protecting investments, streamlining procedures, and ensuring legal certainty in any real estate project. From property regularization to transfer, this instrument facilitates transactions, prevents discrepancies, and builds confidence among all parties involved.
At Roqueñí Abogados, we guide our clients through every stage of the real estate lifecycle, ensuring that each technical document complies with applicable regulations and delivers the certainty that today’s projects demand.
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