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Recently the Spanish Coastal Protection Law has stirred again, which raises a question mark over the whole issue of the legality (and sense) in buying a coastal property in Spain. The recent changes... more
A Cédula de Habitabilidad (Spanish term for a Certificate of Occupancy) is a certificate required by Spanish law in order to try and regulate conditions relating to Health and safety in any building... more
Spain has two completely different Government Agencies that are responsible for the registration of your property: The Catastro and The Registro de la Propiedad. As such you, or your Lawyer needs to... more
It may seem idyllic to live in a Rural Finca, miles off the beaten track and Far from the Madding Crowd, and quite often it is some weeks after making such a purchase that you realise that you... more
As soon as you apply for your Mortgage in Spain, it is important to have copies of all relevant documents with you. As an employee you need a copy of your passport, the payslips and the bank... more
Aside from paying the Taxes associated with Buying & Selling Property As an Employer, as an Employee or Inheritance Tax, some or all of the following Municipal (Town Hall) Taxes may apply..... more
Renting out your property in Spain comes with the same risks that you might find in the UK: You have the opportunity to make money on your investment, but you run the risk of running into problem... more
When buying a house in Spain it is important to give some thought to the taxes you will have to pay. Of Course, as in the UK, there are also on-going costs and taxes to consider and these will... more
Building your own property is a dream come true for many of those planning a new life in Spain. Deciding to Build on an Urbanisation means that you will have the security of neighbours around you and the comfort of most mains services... more
For many of us, the dream of living in Spain will mean the open Countryside - Far from the Madding Crowd : Peace and Tranquility over Neighbours and Mains services. However, the practicalities of getting your project off the ground need addressing ... more
As of July 1st 2009 New legistlation opens up the market with regards to the supply of electricity ..... more
Buying Off-Plan deffinately has many advantages - however,to succesfully buy a dream property you need to research and plan the entire proceedure ..... more
Whatever your reasons for wanting to rent out your property in Spain, you need to be aware of the correct process and proceedures to protect yourself from questionable Agents and Tennants alike ..... more
Building your own home from scratch can be an enjoyable experience. However, in order to get it right a certain amount of serious thought and planning needs to go into it. There is a lot at stake so... more
If you have bought a new build property off-plan you may be daunted by having to complete the Snagging Survey on your own. Whilst there are numerous specialst companies that can help you, you may choose to do it on your own... more
Industry insiders love to use jargon, and often this can only serve to confuse the rest of us - here are just a few of the common terms and phrases that you may come across..... more
If you’re searching for that special holiday home in Spain, you may want to consider thinking about various schemes that provides sole occupancy of a property for a number of weeks each year as opposed to buying the property outright... more
Euribor is an abbreviation for Euro Interbank Offered Rate. These rates are based on the interest rates at which panels of 57 European banks borrow between themselves at. During this process, the... more
The property boom in Spain a few years back brought with it an explosion of new Estate Agents looking to exploit the interest in new developments and property resales alike. Since the decline of the... more
... Or, in most cases - "Do I really need a Life Insurance Policy on top of all my other outgoings ?" ... Everybody has an opinon on the debate about Life Insurance - and the much asked question... more
Anyone that has newly arrived in Spain and has either bought, or is thinking about buying a Villa, will have doubtlessly looked at the large area that most Villas have, situated underneath the house... more
The process of buying a property from an Estate Agent needs very little in the way of an introduction. Providing that you can find a reputable and experienced Agent covering your chosen location and... more
The truth is that bad news, horror stories and sensationalism holds more Interest with the general public, than stories of good news do.Despite what Sir Trevor McDonald and Television programmes in... more
Depending upon the type and situation of your chosen property, it can often mean that you are required to become part of an officially recognised Community of Owners (Comunidad de Propietarios). You... more
Although the overall principal of sucessfully applying for a mortgage is the same in Spain as it is in the UK, there are a few differences between the 2 products that it pays to be aware of. Any... more
With more and more people choosing to build their dream home in Spain as opposed to buying a resale property, it is perhaps not surprising that they are drawn to considering a wooden home as a... more
It is always useful to be familiar with various words and phrases that can occur wherever and whenever you are faced with any kind of bureaucracy in Spain. You might want to print our this page and keep it with your legal documents... more
At the end of 2009 a new law came into force in Spain intended to promote and protect the rights of landlords and their rental properties, known as the express eviction law (19/2009)... more
From time to time it may be expected that a proposed off plan development may stray from the agreed date of completion – but how long over schedule is too long, and what should you do about it?... more
Moving abroad can be a mammoth task, and the success is in the planning. You might want to print off and keep this page to ensure that you have considered every aspect of your moving and your new live abroad... more
What is a "Lifetime Loan" and am I eleigible to apply for one ... more
If you were Non-Spanish resident who sold a property in Spain between January 1997 and December 2006, chances are that you paid 35% Capital Gains Tax... more
As soon as you decide to start the buying process in Spain it is always recommended that a Spanish speaking Lawyer acts on your behalf. Regardless of the cost it can often be the case that they will... more
There are two types of rentals in Spain: Short term and long term. Short term rentals are basically Holiday Lets and the contract is headed with the phrase "Por Temporada", which literally means... more
The Communidad Valencia Regional Government passed a law to speed urban development in 1994. Whilst the law was largely well intentioned it has become controversial for it's abuses by various... more
Despite what the scaremonger would have you believe , not everybody who may struggle from time to time to meet their mortgage repayments will fall victim to having their property repossessed -... more
Obtaining the necessary building permissions and licences, with regards to your garden, is a subject that quite naturally causes confusion with people who have chosen to make Spain their home... more
As in many other countries, it is possible to get certain utility bills or facturas online. Unfortunately, most of the major providers are very efficient in taking their direct debits, but when it... more