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
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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Six tips to reduce your household bills this autumn
With economic uncertainty all around, now more than ever is the time to make small household changes to lower our monthly bills. As of September 2019, the average monthly electricity bill is 56 euros per household, as shown in the simulator of the Nationa...
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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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4 Tips for Buying a Home During De-escalation
How can I find the right house? Carry out an online investigation before arranging a viewing. There are many online tools available (3D plans of the houses, virtual tours, high-quality videos and photos etc.) which will allow you to avoid unnecessary visi...
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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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Buying Spanish Property on Rustic Land
For years I have been trying to warn clients about buying Spanish property on rustic land. It is possible to do this but extreme caution needs to be exercised and you must ensure that the conveyancing is undertaken by a first class lawyer – and one pr...
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