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V0278-26 ·9 February 2026 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Exemption for sale of habitual home requires full ownership for three years

A person over 65 asks whether a property they rented for years and recently bought can be considered a habitual home to qualify for the exemption. The DGT responds that it is not possible, as full ownership must have been held for at least three consecutive years.

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How it affects those involved

Individuals who have recently acquired property through rental and purchase may not qualify for the exemption on the sale of a habitual home unless they have held full ownership for three years.

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2026-02-09PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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