How to claim a life insurance policy in Spain
As we’ve mentioned before, inheritance tax (IHT) in Spain is a complex matter and it can become even more complicated when the heirs and/or deceased are not resident in Spain …
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Your guide to forced heirs in Spain
Spanish inheritance law includes requirements for forced heirs and as a result, does not contemplate the option of leaving your estate to anyone you like. This is the opposite of …
All you need to know about mortgage valuations in Spain
Often the first step to getting a loan is a valuation of the property you want to buy. Mortgage valuations in Spain are carried out by qualified professionals with the …
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New Tax deductions for property refurbishment
The window has just opened for making your annual income tax returns in Spain for the tax year 2021. As usual, there are several changes in the law, and in …
Recent Supreme Court decision on property ownership and due taxes
The Spanish Supreme Court was recently asked with objective interest for the formation of Case Law to make a decision on imputed income from property in Spain. Non-resident owners of …
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New revolving cards sentence rules in favour of the consumer
Three recent court sentences have ruled that revolving cards contracts be declared null and void because of their lack of transparency. All three open an alternative legal route for all …
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Developers are getting tricky again – tips for off-plan investors in Spain
At Costaluz Lawyers, we are pioneers in fighting for off-plan investors’ rights in Spain. Since 2007, we’ve won myriad cases for buyers and celebrated better legislation protecting them. So, it’s very …
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Letting a property that’s part of an inheritance in Spain
If you’re beneficiary to an estate in Spain, it may contain a property with the potential to let. You and the other heirs might decide that you want to let …
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Your Guide to reclaiming on the 720 tax Model
As followers of this blog will be aware, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently overruled Spain’s collection of fines for non-compliance on taxes for assets owned abroad. This reversal …