Your guide to rechargeable mortgages in Spain
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. …
Buying Property
The pros and cons of buying Spanish property through a company
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 …
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Buying a property in Spain affected by the Coastal Law
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 …
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Squatters’ rights vs owners’ right: a common clash in Spain
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 …
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Risks of paying under the table for Spanish property
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 …
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Can you buy an abandoned village in Spain?
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 …
Recent changes in Property Tax Law when buying a house
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 …
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Important information about intermediaries for holiday lets in Spain
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. …
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How to protect yourself legally when buying property in Spain if it depends on a future event
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 …