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Commercial property rentals – Update

The Royal Decree-Law 35/2020 has established the possibility for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers in Spain to request a rent deferral or a 50% rent reduction before 31/01/2021, if no agreement has been reached between the parties and the owner of the premises is a “large owner” as defined by the law. In […]

Consultations with a lawyer – Spain

At De Cotta Law we believe that the preliminary legal consultation is the most important moment in building the framework for success with your legal matter.  This is when the initial understanding of your need, dispute or conflict must be fully understood and assures you of the best possible advice. Documentation is often the key […]

Spanish property taxes

Taxes on Spanish property purchases – important information Property prices are now recovering but it may be some years before they reach pre crisis levels. When purchasing Spanish a property in Andalucia the transmission tax (stamp duty) is 8% of the value. Tax authority calculations vary but in this region the tax authority uses a […]

Enforcing a European Judgement in Spain

In March 2002 a new European Regulation came into force in Spain – Reglamento (CE) 44/2001 del Consejo, de 22 de diciembre de 2000. This allows judgements and orders from other European courts to be recognized and executed in the Spanish jurisdiction. For example where there is a European judgement in favour of a creditor […]

Court claims or negotiated settlements

Court claims or negotiated settlements Many people think that litigation, going to court, is the only way to settle a claim. In Spain at the moment many Courts are not able to deal with claims within a year or even 2 – 3 years because of the pressure on the system. This is mainly as […]

ENGLISH INTESTACY LAW CHANGES

De Cotta Law Family Law in Spain and UK

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ENGLISH INTESTACY LAWS The law of England and Wales on intestacy, dying without a will, has been changed. The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act of 2014 has substantially changed the law. Previously where a husband, wife or civil partner had not left a will and there were no children the surviving spouse […]

Open Day, COIN Office – FREE Legal Consultations Thursday 10th April from 11am – 4pm

Open Day, COIN Office – FREE Legal Consultations Thursday 10th April  from 11am – 4pm FREE legal consultations on: PROPERTY LAW – buying or selling a property or business FAMILY LAW – divorce, child custody, access, mediation MORTGAGE INTEREST – bank over-charging, rate appeals BOOK YOUR FREE, PRIVATE CONSULTATION NOW Call us on: 951 315 161 […]

The Importance of a First Occupation / Opening Licence for Spanish New Buil

De Cotta Law is a specialist in Spanish property matters and closely follows developments in property law. A recent Supreme Court decision has reinforced the ruling made earlier this year that a purchaser has the right to withdraw from a contract with a developer if the developer fails to provide a First Occupation / Opening […]

De Cotta Law’s Gisele van Meer Conveyancing Partner at Second Home Expo

We’re just back from Brussels, where we attended the ‘Second Home International Expo’ with one of our real estate partners, SLG Property. From left to right: Ron de Vries (SLG Property); Gisele van Meer (De Cotta Law); Willem Bruins (SLG Property) As an independent law firm, we are not aligned with any one single real […]

Legal Consultations in Nerja – Special Offer in July & August

Have your legal questions answered… • Do you know if you will be affected by new proposals on private holiday lets? • Do you know if you need an Energy Performance Certificate for your home? • Do you know if the new mortgage law can help you? New laws and regulations are coming into force […]