Varför du bör registrera nybyggnation eller renoveringar Obra Nueva
I Spanien finns inga legala krav att registrera en fastighet I fastighetsregistret. Emellertid, undlåtenhet att göra så och skillnader mellan verklighet och registret kan ha seriösa och ibland oförutsedda konsekvenser för din fastighet. Om du till exempel har en fastighet med två sovrum på landet och har därefter sökt om tillstånd och utökat med ytterligare […]
Behöver jag en advokat när jag säljer min fastighet i Spanien?
Det enkla svaret är, ja. Varför? Först av allt beskattningen av en fastighetsförsäljning är unik för varje situation. Din fastighetsförmedlare kan säkert ge dig en uppskattning men varje försäljning bör gås igenom av en advokat. Därutöver är det särskilt viktigt vid fastigheter på landsbygden, som säljare vill du inte att köparen kvarhåller medel i all […]
Varför du behöver registrera ditt semesterhus
Det har nyligen rapporterats att en av de största plattformarna för bokning av semesterboenden – Airbnb – kommer inte att tillåta marknadsföring av din spanska bostad om du inte har ett tillstånd från Junta de Andalucia – Viviendas con Fines Turísticos – VFT. Många regioner I Spanien har införlivat lagstiftning för att säkerställa att uthyrda […]
Reduced inheritance tax in Andalucia
Andalucia has always been one of the most attractive places in Europe to buy property, with a wonderful climate, culture and beaches. Now it also has one of the most favourable inheritance tax regimes for spouses, children and families. At the start of 2018 the region massively increased the inheritance tax allowance for a spouse, […]
Buying property off plan in Spain – Independent advice
With construction commencing again and prices rising in most areas of Spain many people are buying property off plan. This can be a very good way to purchase with payment in instalments until the construction is completed. Buying in this way in Spain is safe and secure provided your lawyer ensures that a guarantee or […]
Why you should register your new or modified construction
In Spain there is no legal obligation to register property at the Land Registry. However, the failure to do so and for the registry to accurately reflect the size and description of the property can have serious and sometimes unforeseen consequences. If you bought a two-bedroom property in the country for example and then obtained […]
Rural properties and licenses in Spain- AFO
The acronym AFO – Asimilado Fuera de ordenación – has become a talking point amongst rural property owners and buyers in many areas of Spain. This is because many regions have brought in regulations governing properties built in rural areas either without a license from the Town Hall or built before such licenses were issued. […]
Inheritance tax reductions Andalucia
As a result of recent inheritance tax changes Andalucia is now one of the most attractive places in Europe to buy property. Not only due to its wonderful climate, culture and beaches but also to a very favourable inheritance tax regime. Until relatively recently one of the main disadvantages of buying a property or holiday […]
Evidence in Civil Proceedings
With experienced lawyers working in all areas of litigation we thought it would be helpful to look at the presentation of valid evidence in court proceedings. This can make all the difference in obtaining a decision in your favour in court in any of the following proceedings: Claims to ownership of property In Spain the […]
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 […]
Do’s and don’ts when buying property in Spain
All of these things are important in ensuring you can enjoy your Spanish property and be able to sell or pass the property to your heirs in future. This list is not exhaustive, however, and each case is different particularly with rural properties. If you are buying or selling we offer a free first consultation […]
Bank Claims
It is now eight months since the government introduced legislation to deal with claims against banks for maintaining interest rates above Euribor by including floor clauses in mortgages. The aim of the system was to prevent a high number of consumer claims coming to the courts and leading to substantial delays in the court system. […]