Cadastral reference: what it is and how it helps your property valuations
The Spanish cadastral reference (referencia catastral) is an official alphanumeric code from the Catastro database that CASAFARI integrates into its Comparative Market Analysis. By automatically retrieving verified property details—including built area, room count, and plot plans—it allows estate agents to select accurate comparable properties and establish a reliable asking price faster.
What is the cadastral reference?
The cadastral reference is an alphanumeric code that identifies a specific property in the Catastro’s database. A cadastral reference looks like this: 6542021 FV5398J 0012 YX.
Through this code, Catastro has access to all the information about a property, such as built area, size, description, number of rooms, plot plan, how many units a building has and much more. This database covers all properties in Spain and is kept continuously up to date, as reporting any property alteration to the Catastro is compulsory.
This information can also be used automatically inside CASAFARI through the cadastral reference.
How does the cadastral reference work inside CASAFARI’s Comparative Market Analysis?
Having Catastro data in CASAFARI gives you the confidence that you are working with official information when valuing a property. But the benefits of using the cadastral reference in your market analysis extend even further.
Faster property valuations
In our Comparative Market Analysis, it’s possible to search for the cadastral reference of a property. CASAFARI will, then, identify the full profile of the property through Catastro and find the comparable properties available on the market, based on its characteristics and location.
What does this mean for you as an estate agent? It means that our property valuations, which took minutes to complete, are now even faster because you don’t even have to fill in the blanks to tell us what kind of property you’re looking for.
A complete valuation report
Our property valuation report in Spain has an additional page with all the information obtained from Catastro about your property. This page is added automatically, without any effort on your part, to ensure that the report presented to your client is as complete as possible.
CASAFARI helps you provide the best service to your clients, ensuring accurate valuations that support your sales strategies and enable faster sales.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cadastral reference in Spain?
It is an official 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a property in Spain’s Catastro database, such as 6542021 FV5398J 0012 YX. This unique identifier allows real estate platforms and professionals to retrieve official property records automatically.
What property information does the Spanish Catastro provide?
The database records key structural and descriptive details for properties across Spain. These include the built area, size, property description, number of rooms, plot plan, and the total number of units in a building.
Why is Spanish Catastro data reliable for property valuations?
Catastro covers all real estate properties across Spain. It is kept continuously up to date because reporting any property alteration to the Catastro is legally compulsory.
How does searching by cadastral reference speed up valuations in CASAFARI?
When an agent enters the cadastral reference into CASAFARI’s Comparative Market Analysis, the platform automatically retrieves the official property profile from Catastro. It then identifies relevant comparable market listings based on these verified characteristics without requiring manual data entry.
Does CASAFARI include Catastro data in the client valuation report?
Yes, property valuation reports generated in Spain automatically include an additional page displaying all official Catastro data. This ensures that clients receive a complete and transparent valuation document without extra effort from the agent.