Good news arrived for sellers of properties in Spain in the form of the established value valid for calculating capital gains tax. As of 1 July this year, the Spanish …
Spanish Tax Office rules house price is valid for seller’s capital gains tax Read More
If you’re a mortgage holder or applying for a home loan, you’ll be aware that there are myriad types. But you may not have heard of rechargeable mortgages in Spain. …
While the vast majority of Spanish property purchases are made by private individuals, a small percentage (between 10 and 15%) take place through a company. This option of buying real …
The pros and cons of buying Spanish property through a company Read More
Given the over-development on many coastlines in Spain, you might be surprised to discover that there’s a Coastal Law (Ley de Costas in Spanish) in place. It has strict regulations …
Buying a property in Spain affected by the Coastal Law Read More
Squatting is too common in Spain. Every other day we see a property owner on the news speaking about the difficulty of removing illegal occupants from their home. It may …
Squatters’ rights vs owners’ right: a common clash in Spain Read More
The taxes involved when buying property in Spain are notorious high – in most parts of the country, the buyer is liable for an average of 8% of the purchase …
Risks of paying under the table for Spanish property Read More
Spain is a big country and most of its population is concentrated in the cities and on the coast. This together with a general exodus from rural to urban areas …
Buying a house in Spain involves related taxes and expenses, which amount to a lot extra on top of the purchase price. For this reason, buying a property and only …
Recent changes in Property Tax Law when buying a house Read More
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
