We will post updates in Spanish law that our customers should keep an eye on. For more information, check out the following page where legal updates are frequently published
Why get the Golden Visa?
Buying a property in Spain does not grant someone residency. Obtaining Spanish residency is a separate process – an often complicated and slow one. However, you can speed it up by applying for a golden visa. The Golden Visa was introduced in 2013 as...
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Can a foreigner qualify for a “vivienda protegida”?
The short answer: yes, any foreign citizen with a residence permit can apply for ‘protected housing’. But there is, of course, more to it than that. Properties categorised as Viviendas de Protección Oficial (VPO), or Viviendas Protegidas, are a...
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Authorising a Spanish Will from Outside Spain
As we have written about before, we highly recommend that foreigners with assets in Spain have a Spanish will. This may seem like a daunting process when out of the country but in fact it is possible and easy to get a Spanish will authorised from abroad. ...
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Can I park in front of a ‘vado’ sign by my own house?
You’ll have seen the signs on the outside of walls – a circle with a line through it that seems to appear at every spot where you want to park. The ‘vado’ sign is usually found outside garages, entrances to driveways and other places where, if you...
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October Updates for Aliens Laws
Here is a brief translation of a press release on the compatibility of asylum procedures with those regulated for Aliens Laws. Of particular note, the Secretary of State for Migration has responded favourably to a recommendation from the Ombudsman: Applic...
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Lesser-told tips for buying a house
Buying a house is often the biggest transaction we will make in our lifetime. It’s usually not a straightforward decision, with lots of factors to consider from the property itself to mortgages. For those who are not conveyancing experts, much of the pr...
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4 Things to Know about Spanish Wills
A will is essential wherever you live, but it is particularly important as a foreigner with assets in Spain to be aware of how inheritance law differs here. Here are some key things to note about Spanish wills. Draft a Spanish will for your Spanish assets...
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