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
Spanish 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...
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Taxes 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...
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Tax 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...
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Occupancy 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...
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Property 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...
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Inheritance 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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Obtaining planning permission in Spain is now more important than ever before!
The LOTUP has already been approved by the Valencian Government and now it is pending approval by the Valencian Parliament (Les Corts). The approval will have significant implications for Spanish property owners. Why to worry now? Well, according to the e...
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Inheritance tax in Spain will be increased soon
The Spanish National Government is preparing a further tax reform for 2015 which would remodel the existing tax system on Inheritances and Donations in Spain! This will have an impact on those living in Valencia, Alicante and Castellon. During the past ye...
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Property on Rustic land in Spain, the dangers!
Unfortunately, as I have explained before, you must be very careful when looking at buying property on Rustic land in Spain because it can be fraught with problems.This does not mean that you should not even think of buying property on Rustic land –...
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Spanish residency permit, for purchases over 500,000 Euros
The Law which allows non EU nationals to obtain a Spanish residency permit if they purchase property in Spain for 500.00 € or more is in force -although civil servants in some police stations in Spain (who issue residency permits) fail to know this fact...
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