The new Brexit-friendly residency card
From July 6th, 2020, UK citizens registering as residents in Spain will be issued with the highly anticipated TIE residence card. The measure has now been approved in conjunction with …
All you need to know about The Spanish Golden Visa
The Investor Residence Visa (visado de residencia para inversores), also known as the Spanish Golden Visa, has proved popular since its introduction in 2013. The Visa opens the door to …
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New Court Decision Rules Mortgage Loan Null and Void
A recent sentence has declared a BBVA mortgage loan null and void because of lack of information included in the contract. The court found that the Spanish bank failed to …
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COVID-19 and Tax Residency
Travel restrictions and prohibitions and quarantine requirements due to COVID-19 may have effects on your residency status. If you found yourself in Spain or another country for longer than expected …
COVID Support for Refinancing Agreements
Article 10 of Royal Decree-Law 16/2020 dealing with COVID-19 procedural and organizational measures contains the rules and regulations for the modification of a refinancing agreement: 1. During the period of …
COVID-19 health crisis | New Residency authorizations – May 20th 2020
From May 20th 2020 the following measures came into effect concerning foreign residency in Spain: Extension of temporary residence or work permits and stay permits. 1. Temporary residence, work permits …
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How to claim back travel expenses from a tour operator
Due to the Pandemic there have been a number of travel cancellations. Here’s a templated letter that you can use to claim back travel costs. Tour operator [COMPANY_NAME] [ADDRESS], C.P. …
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COVID-19 in tourist apartments and houses: change to housing or seasonal rental
Many owners of holiday lets in Andalucia and Spain may be considering their business model in the light of COVID-19. Mass cancellations and no bookings, because there’s no travel, means …
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Costaluz Lawyers 2020 – More client successes in off-plan refunds
Costaluz Lawyers continue their excellent record of success in obtaining off-plan refunds for clients. Since they pioneered legal proceedings against banks and developers in 2008, the legal firm has seen …
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Floor Clause limit refunds also apply to Self-Employed and SMEs
A recent Case Law in Spain has opened the door for claims against banks by self-employed individuals and businesses for floor clause limits in mortgage loans. The client (a self-employed …
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