How to execute a foreign divorce order dealing with Spanish property
There have been a lot of foreign divorce orders dealing with Spanish property in recent years. When any division of matrimonial assets takes place it is important to ensure that any order from England, the UK and countries can be put into effect and executed in Spain. Even when there is an agreement between the […]
Tax and Holiday Rentals
Income earned on the rental of holiday properties in Spain has to be declared to Hacienda, the tax authority. The rate is now 19% but importantly there are a number of expenses that can be set off against the income. These are IBI (rates), Community of owners charges, Agency fees for advertising and maintenance and interest […]
Accidents on holiday in Spain
If you are a UK resident and have had an accident in Spain whilst on holiday at a hotel, shopping centre, a supermarket or restaurant then you may be able to bring the claim in the UK. It is a different procedure if you have booked a package holiday from the UK as you will […]
Habitual residence of children and Relocation
When parents separate and live in different countries there may be a very difficult decision to be made about where the children live and what effect a change of residence has on them. The laws in Europe and most other countries focus on the “habitual residence” of the children. The decision on where the children […]
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 […]
Registro de Turismo
Desde De Cotta McKenna y Santafé nos place informarle que nuestros clientes están obteniendo los números de registro emitidos por la Junta de Andalucía para las viviendas de alquiler con fines turísticos. El documento de registro incorpora un número VFT (Viviendas con Fines Turísticos) y una lista con la documentación de la que se debe […]
Child Abduction
Changing your Children’s country of residence – The summer holidays are coming to an end and for some families this means the end of a stay with a parent who lives or works in a different country. Perhaps the children want to remain in the UK after a holiday there, or they may want to […]
Property Injunctions – Boundary Disputes
In Spain it is possible to obtain court injunctions where there is evidence that a neighbour is building on part of your property or building without a licence and the construction affects your property rights. For example, if you live in a village house and a neighbour starts to build over a terrace or adjoining […]
Javier Florido appointed partner at De Cotta Law
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new partner Javier Florido. With a wealth of experience in civil litigation Javier increases the range of services we can offer to private and commercial clients. Javier graduated in Law from the University of Malaga in 1991, and has been a member of Malaga’s Illustrious College of […]
Non resident property owners taxes – Spain
The Spanish tax authorities – Hacienda – have begun a new campaign to ensure that non-residents who own property in Spain do pay their taxes. For many years we have been advising property owners of the importance of paying this tax annually. Now the tax authorities are actually sending demands giving an estimated or provisional figure […]
Brexit – the legal effects
Like the many people who have lived and worked in Spain for many years I am disappointed by the outcome of the vote. However if Brexit does take place one can be optimistic about some aspects of the legal framework in Spain. Firstly there are likely to be a number of reciprocal arrangements between the […]
Inheritance tax reductions Andalucia 2017
Inheritance tax reductions for Andalucía The Junta de Andalucía is set to increase the tax free sum before inheritance tax is payable on estates within the region of Andalucía. At present the amount a spouse or direct descendant can receive is 175.000€ before any succession tax is payable. From January 2017 this is set to […]