If you own a holiday let in Spain or are thinking of buying a property to offer it for vacation rentals, it’s important to take note of a new law. …
Important information about intermediaries for holiday lets in Spain Read More
Changing working habits over the last few years and particularly since the outbreak of the pandemic have increased remote working. And with its warm climate and pleasant lifestyle, Spain presents …
Energy-efficiency certificates have been compulsory for property transactions (buying and renting) in Spain since 2013. However, a new law passed in June now makes the certificates also obligatory for holiday …
Energy-efficiency certificates obligatory for holiday lets in Spain Read More
Nowadays, in the economic crisis brought on by the pandemic, there are property purchases that do not end well because of problems such as the buyer’s inability to get a …
On July 11, 2020, the Law on preventing and fighting against tax fraud came into force. It reforms different taxes related to property, namely: personal income tax, Transfer Tax, Inheritance and Donation …
Changes in the taxation of housing transfers. Effective July 11, 2021. Read More
At Costaluz Lawyers, we are now seeing the same situation as before the property bubble in the mid-2000s. Developers and real estate agents are putting pressure on buyers to buy …
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has been a traditional supporter of consumer causes including defending the right to claim mortgage expenses. The latest ECJ sentence sets out the rules …
A new decision by the European Court on mortgage expenses time-bar Read More
Off-plan contracts in Spain have been one of the biggest causes of controversy in the recent history of the Spanish property market. Developers regularly included abusive clauses and imposed conditions …
Off-plan Contracts in Spain and Their Abusive Clauses Read More
Legislation on Money Laundering The first guiding principle is the maintenance in Gibraltar of legislation equivalent to that of the European Union on money laundering matters once European legislation is …
Tax Agreement between Spain and Gibraltar – Legislation on money laundering Read More
What if you’ve already decided to move to Spain, but haven’t made the decision on where to settle or what type of property you want to buy? What if you …
