Property Law updates in Spain
Tips and Tricks if Buying a House in Valencia
Valencia is one of the best places to buy in Spain and accordingly, it is no surprise that demand for property in the Valencia region has been increasing steadily over recent years - perhaps a reflection of the increasing interest in the region's Capital City as the perfect balance offering city conveniences but without the crus... Read More
Buying a Property in Tenerife
If you are buying property in Spain and you choose Tenerife as your ideal location, you should research the matter thoroughly before arrival on the island. A common misconception made by first-time buyers is that the purchasing process is the same in Tenerife as in their home country. This can often lead to mistakes that either ... Read More
The Eviction Process in Spain
Any landlord who lets out a residential or commercial property must deal with minor issues, however, at times they must face more serious problems. Within the latter category lies the situation where the tenant either fails to pay the due rent or continues to live in the property when the term of the lease has expired. Additio... Read More
Buying Property in Gran Canaria
Planning Laws to Protect the Tourism IndustryOver the last decade, various laws have been brought in to protect the tourist industry in Gran Canaria - potentially to the detriment of the Gran Canaria property market. However, many of these laws did not have the impact hoped for, since in order to be effective, they required a le... Read More
Dummies guide to investing in Spanish Property
Thinking about buying property in Spain? Below are 8 steps to follow to help you avoid any serious problems when doing so. It will also help you to reduce the long-term costs of buying property in Spain. Expert English-speaking lawyers with ample experience in buying and selling Spanish property have put together this brief b... Read More
Buying property abroad in the era of higher interest rates
With the increase in globalisation and more people travelling than ever before, buying property abroad has become an increasingly popular option. International Property organisations have reported a steady rise in overseas property purchases over the past decade.This surge in popularity has been driven by factors such as lower i... Read More
Buying Property in Mallorca? Top tips from Palma Property Lawyer
Mallorca, also known as Majorca, is the largest of the Balearic Islands in Spain, situated in the Mediterranean Sea.With its mild climate, breathtaking landscapes, and relaxed lifestyle, Mallorca has become a top destination for both tourists and expats alike, and is considered by many as one of the best places to buy in Spain. ... Read More
Pitfalls of Buying Property in Spain: Which are the most costly?
While many countries have similar protections in place for legal conveyancing matters, the apparently minor pitfalls of buying property in Spain can really cause the most awful damage to an individual's finances with ongoing costs that can last for years.And so, to help avoid such a catastrophic outcome, below we highlight spe... Read More
10 hidden costs of buying property in Spain
For those planning on buying property in Spain, of utmost importance is an understanding of the expenses involved when investing in the Spanish property market. These may be considerably higher than you are used to in your own country, especially as regards government taxes. Buyers often ask about the average cost of buying a h... Read More
Buying Property in Lanzarote? Apply these 4 checks before you do
Having assisted clients for more than 15 years in Lanzarote, I have seen the rise in popularity of the island among northern Europeans. Perhaps it is the year-round mild weather and the relative value of the property here. In any case, it is clear that Lanzarote is now considered one of the best places to buy in Spain. However,... Read More
Breaking Down the Mortgage in Spain: What You Need to Know Before You Buy property
The decision to pursue a mortgage in Spain can be both exciting and challenging, as there are various pros and cons to consider before diving into this process to facilitate buying property in Spain. On the positive side, Spain offers a favourable mortgage market for foreigners, including non-residents, with relatively low inter... Read More
Selling Spanish Property? What You Need to Know Beforehand
If you are planning on selling property in Spain, this guide will cover the main points that you need to consider – from estate agents to lawyers in Spain and from taxes to utility bills.Advertising the Property in SpainAnyone who has spent any time in Spain will have seen the Se Vende signs protruding at various angles from h... Read More
Buying Property in Spain After Brexit? An in depth guide with Tips & Advice
Despite Brexit and general real estate market volatility, UK citizens continue to show interest in the Spanish property market. Some wish to buy property in order to enjoy holidays in Spain, or they may be buying property in Spain in order to obtain the right to work and live in this country. Either way, it is important to under... Read More
Buying Property in Spain? Latest Updates from Spanish lawyers...
Are you thinking of buying property in Spain in 2023? If so, you’re not alone. Every year thousands of people from all over the world flock to this Mediterranean country for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture and delicious cuisine.Expat buyers considering an investment in property in Spain - whether British or EU citizens- ... Read More
How to Buy Spanish property: a guide for expats
Buying property in Spain is an exciting but intimidating process. As a potential buyer, it’s important to understand the Spanish property market, the local laws and regulations, and how the purchase process works to ensure that you make a sound investment.This guide provides an introduction to buying property in Spain by addre... Read More
Best Places to Buy in Spain
The Spanish Real Estate MarketWhile the motivation for most foreign buyers of Spanish property tends to come about as a result of having visited Spain as a holiday destination on one or more occasions, and had a wonderful experience, if you really want to buy property in Spain, then you need to take off the holiday sombrero and ... Read More
Buying Property in Barcelona? Get Tips for Finding Your Dream Property
Barcelona is a magnificent city which, as a result of its climate, culture, food, architecture, location by the sea - not to mention being within 90 minutes drive of snow resorts in the Pyrenees, has attracted many foreign citizens to make it their home.However, as a lawyer who helps foreign citizens to buy property in Barcelona... Read More
Buying a Property in Galicia
While most northern-Europeans buying property in Spain are more likely to focus on the sunnier, hotter parts of the country, some consider the extremes of heat, found in the South and East of Spain too much. Galicia is located in the north of the country and is well-known in Spain for its gastronomy, astonishing landscapes, b... Read More
Buying a House in Ibiza - beware illegally built properties
Depending on the person you speak to, you will hear many suggestions on the best places to buy in Spain. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, however Ibiza has a lot to offer - especially for those who are considering renting out the property to holidaymakers, in order to help repayment of a mortgage taken out to finance the pu... Read More
Buying a House in Tenerife
Whether you are seeking a property in the coastal areas of Tenerife or if you want to enjoy the diversity of large cities (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), the steps to follow are not always intuitive. In addition, it is important when buying property in Spain to consider what taxes and expenses have to be dealt with. All this and muc... Read More
Property Taxes in Galicia
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Galicia, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Galicia, Spain. You might be interested as well in this reading: Spanish Inheritance tax Galicia.... Read More
Property Taxes in Aragón
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Aragón, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Aragón, Spain. You might be interested as well in this reading: Spanish Inheritance tax Aragón.... Read More
Property Taxes in Andalucia
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Andalucia, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Andalucia, Spain. Additional reading that you may find useful: Buying a House in Spain.... Read More
Property Taxes in Valencia
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Valencia, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Valencia, Spain. Additional reading that you may find useful: Buying property in Spain and/or buying a house in Valencia.... Read More
Property Taxes in Murcia
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Murcia, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Murcia, Spain. You might be interested as well in this read: buying a house in Spain and Spanish Inheritance taxes Murcia.... Read More
Property Taxes in Madrid
Property Taxes in Mallorca
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Mallorca, from our English-speaking lawyers in Mallorca, Spain. You might also be interested in reading: Buying a House in Spain and/or Buying Property in Mallorca.... Read More
Property Taxes in Ibiza
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Ibiza, from our Tax expert English speaking lawyers in Ibiza, Spain. You might be interested as well in this read buying a house in Spain and/or buying a house in Ibiza.... Read More
Property Taxes in Catalonia
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Catalonia, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Catalonia, Spain. You might be interested as well in this read: buying property in Spain and/or buying property in Barcelona.... Read More
Property Taxes in Cantabria
Property Taxes in the Canary Islands
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Canary Islands, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Canary Islands, Spain. You might be interested as well in reading: buying a house in Spain and/or buying a house in Tenerife.... Read More
Property Taxes in Asturias
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes in Asturias, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Asturias, Spain. You might be interested as well in this read: Spanish Inheritance taxes overview .... Read More
Property Taxes Alicante
Feel free to browse and/or download this presentation about Property Taxes Alicante, from our Tax expert- English speaking lawyers in Alicante, Spain. You might be interested as well in this read: Spanish Inheritance taxes Alicante.... Read More
End joint ownership of property in Spain
A common enquiry received from our English-speaking clients who have decided to end their joint ownership of property in Spain is: what legal options do we have to terminate the co-ownership, and what are the tax and legal consequences of doing so? The most common situation is a co-ownership with two people owning 50% each, typ... Read More
Tenants: Avoid Losing your deposit when a lease ends
Over the past month we have had various clients ask for advice on ending their contract with their landlord. We have therefore put together the following guidelines to prevent any issues that may occur between your landlord and yourself when leaving a rented property: The day before your contract ends or the day bef... Read More
Tax Demands sent by the Valencia Tax Authority likely Illegal
Many property purchasers (and also beneficiaries under Wills or those who have been gifted property) in the Valencia Region received a “supplementary tax demand” for the stamp duty (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) or the inheritance and gift tax (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones). This tax demand has been iss... Read More
Buying Property in Ibiza
Ibiza Properties May Have Irregular Planning Applications If you are buying property in Ibiza, it is very important to conduct a preliminary inquiry into its legality before making any payment or assuming any obligations. On this island there are a large number of properties or extensions to properties that do not comply wit... Read More
Buying a Property in Spain through a Limited Company: advantages and disadvantages
Buying a property in Spain can have a number of different motivations, from holiday home to relocation. However, it is fair to say that we all want to achieve this at the best possible price, while avoiding the many pitfalls of buying property in Spain.Inheritance TaxesThere certainly are advantages to buying a Property in Spain... Read More
Spanish Eviction Notice Requirements
Not to be considered a sideshow, this kind of notification sits on top of the eviction process in Spain. Spanish eviction notice requirements must be perfectly met in order to arrange an unordered situation which can be -yes, unfortunately sometimes very sensible Social Care related- in worst cases product of serialised unscr... Read More
Evictions in Spain
What is Eviction? Evictions in Spain are the judicial processes by which a landlord may have a tenant removed from their property for breach of the rental contract, usually failure to pay the agreed rent. The landlord may then use the property either personally or rent it to another tenant. All that is typically require... Read More
Landlord and Tenants' Rights in Spain
Known in Spanish as the Ley de Arrendamiento Urbano (LAU 29/1994)* this law forms the basis of the rules that regulate landlord and tenants rights in Spain. In Spain the leasing of a property for residential purposes is distinguished from other types of leases - such as commercial businesses, for example. A lease is said to be ... Read More
Seller's name not on registry a 'fundamental breach of contract'
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the seller of a property in Almeria ordered to pay damages for selling a property despite not being named on the property register. The property was sold originally in 1978 but it was many years later that the new owners of the property were served notice to vacate the property at whi... Read More
Non-appearance at oral hearing precluded later claim by tenant
The High Court in Mallorca has ruled against a tenant's claims to have a right to stay in the defendant landlord's property for a period of five years as per the then pertaining legislation which gave tenants a right to continue living in a property for a period of five years.The Court heard that the tenant alleged to have agree... Read More
Changing use of property from commercial to residential
No Express ProhibitionIn a recent decision the Supreme Court has confirmed that for owners of properties in urbanisations, in certain circumstances the law of horizontal property does permit the change of use from that of a commercial property or 'local' to a residential property.The case came before the Supreme Court in October... Read More
New Spanish Rental Laws to Make Evictions Simpler
As a result of the property bust, Spain has an estimated three-and-a-half million properties lying empty and the government has finally put actions into words by approving a new law aimed at promoting the rental market. At the moment only 17% of all properties in Spain are dedicated to tenants and the idea behind the new legi... Read More
Have a Cláusula Suelo attached to your Mortgage in Spain?
The Spanish Supreme Court has set-out rules that the banks must comply with in order that they may rely on the so-called 'Cláusulas Suelo' , which are clauses in the mortgage agreement which allow the banks to limit the extent to which their borrowers can benefit from the extremely low interest rate environment currently prevai... Read More
Spanish Rental Contracts
Many people choose to rent in Spain when they arrive rather than buying as they want to get an idea of the area before making a long term commitment. So it is a good idea to understand how the rental market in Spain works and what to expect from a Spanish rental contract as otherwise you could end-up spending a lot more than you... Read More
Evicting a Tenant in Spain Just Got Faster
The Spanish government has introduced a new law that will overhaul certain aspects of the so-called ‘Express Eviction’ laws introduced in 2009 to speed-up the existing eviction process that saw non-paying tenants able to delay having to leave the property for well over a year. In plain words, evicting a Tenant in Spain has ... Read More
Buying a repossessed property in Spain? Beware Hidden Stamp Duty Costs
Minimum Fiscal ValueSince way back in the economic crisis of 2007, Spain’s banks have been forced to take back a huge number of properties on to their books. Of course the banks typically have no desire to take over management of the often under-performing assets that they had made loans against and so these same banks are u... Read More
Discover the Hidden Gems of Spain: Buy an Old Property and Make it Your Dream Home!
All may not be what it first appears: make sure you have done your due diligence when buying property in Spain. There may be some critical problems that will change your plans completely. Keep reading and always seek professional advice. The better the deal, the more likely you will need independent legal advice.Due to a centra... Read More
Should you buy unregistered property in Spain
IntroductionIt is not uncommon for property purchasers in Spain to come across the situation where the property that they are interested in purchasing does not appear to be registered in the Land Registry. So, is it a good idea to buy property in Spain when you don't have all the expected certification? Ultimately it depends on... Read More
Horizontal Property Law in Spain
Here we will be detailing various aspects of the Community of Property Owners - as regulated by the Horizontal Property Law - a fundamental institution in Spain that exists to regulate the rights and obligations of the individual owners of properties in a building or within a number of buildings included in a single community or... Read More
Buying a Farm in Spain
In general, buying a farm in Spain is a process more complex than buying rural property here since, in addition to the usual due diligence required to buy a rural property, other legal matters have to be considered. Such legal considerations will vary according to the kind of livestock included in the sale: pigs, chickens, calv... Read More
Buy to let Spain: the Pros and Cons
When an investor is buying property to let in the UK or Ireland, often their objective is to invest (with the help of rental income) over the long term in a capital asset, which, in the recent past, has risen in value year-on-year, such that it provides a profit and, perhaps, a pension for the investor.While this is entirely pos... Read More