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
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...
Read MoreBuying 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...
Read MoreBeware The New Spain-UK Double Tax Treaty
A new Spain-UK Double Tax Treaty has come into force. The new treaty was signed in London in March 2013 by the ambassador of Spain and the Secretary of the British Treasury. It replaces the treaty signed in London on 21st October 1975. Many countries have...
Read MorePower 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...
Read MoreSpanish Bank repossessions on the Costa Blanca
Of course, there are some great Spanish bank repossessions on the Costa Blanca. Indeed, sometimes you can get a genuine bargain house that has a quality, price and location that would normally be considered outrageous However, not all Spanish bank reposse...
Read MoreTaxes in Spain
EU countries have signed fiscal agreements especially aimed at avoiding double taxation. These agreements enable the determination of a person’s residence for tax purposes when the legislation of the emigrant’s origin and destination country mean that...
Read MoreTax amnesty for pensioners in Spain
There is a tax amnesty for pensioners in Spain – who receive a pension from another country and are not yet declaring it in Spain! If this is you – or someone you know – then be aware that you have until the end of June 2015 to put your pa...
Read MoreOccupancy Permit in Spain, a vital document
An Occupancy Permit in Spain (a Cedula or Certificado de Primera o Segundo Ocupación) is really important if you are buying property in Spain. So – do not let agents or other people confuse you by saying that an Occupancy Permit in Spain is unnecessary...
Read MoreProperty purchase tax in Spain and the Valencia Region imputed values!
A client of mine has purchased a property in the Valencia Region and has recently made an enquiry that it is worth sharing it with all of you. There are many properties in the Spanish market which are a real bargain. Obviously, as always, you have to look...
Read MoreInheritance tax in Valencia, can you claim your money back?
Have you paid inheritance tax in Valencia – whilst being a non-resident of Spain (perhaps on a property that you or the deceased owned in the country)? If you have – then you may be interested to know that the Luxembourg-based European Court of Ju...
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