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
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
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
