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
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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What do I need to know about the IEEV.CV?
Do you want to save money while refurbishing your property? There are many ways to cut costs when doing renovations but we want to bring your attention to two key questions to consider. Am I entitled to public aid for building work? If I am entitled to th...
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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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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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Cadastre and Registry: what to do if estate registers do not match
There are two real estate registers in Spain: the Cadastre, and the Land Registry. They are both meant to formally record characteristics of a property, but it is common for them not to match. Inconsistencies are usually about surface area, volume, bounda...
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Do Not Miss the Chance to Legalise Your Property on Rustic Land
If you own a house on rustic land with the construction of the house totally completed before the 20th of August 2014, do not miss the chance to legalize your property. This is an extraordinary and exceptional procedure that you cannot miss! This opportun...
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Construction Work on Homes Suspended due to Covid-19
A ministerial order has decreed the suspension of work on buildings that would involve contact between workers and any other people, though with a few exceptions. The Ministry of Health has ordered the suspension of work on existing buildings. It applies ...
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Coronavirus: As a buyer, can I withdraw from the sale?
Given the economic effects of COVID-19 that we have seen already, some are predicting a drop in property prices in the coming months. We will have to wait and see the long-term impact, but those already in the process of buying may be looking for answers ...
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Unpaid Bills on Spanish Property
If you are buying a Spanish property then you must be careful to avoid becoming responsible for any unpaid bills remaining on the property you intend to purchase – a good example being IBI (the Council Tax that every owner has to pay every year). This w...
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Power of attorney in Spain
A power of attorney is a mandate given in writing before a Spanish Notary Public and executed as a deed by the donor (person giving the power of attorney) in favour of a third party (attorney). The powers given may differ depending on the transaction or l...
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