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We are pleased to say that one year since this legislation came into effect many of our clients are now receiving registration numbers issued by the Junta de Andalucia for Holiday Rental properties. The registration document provides a VFT number

Working as a Family lawyer with a knowledge of English and Spanish laws and procedures one thing that stands out is the concept of no-fault divorce. Spain in line with many countries in Europe introduced no-fault divorce some years ago.

In English law there is no such thing as a “common law marriage”. In fact the situation for co-habiting couples is causing increasing concern as more than 35% of couples who live together and share property believe they have legal

Working as a Family lawyer with a knowledge of English and Spanish laws and procedures one thing that stands out is the concept of no-fault divorce. Spain in line with many countries in Europe introduced no-fault divorce some years ago.

How often have you heard the phrase he or she “left all their money to the dog’s home.” British people do generally have testamentary freedom and can do this. The 3 distinct legal systems of England & Wales, Scotland and

As an English and Spanish law firm we are often asked where it is “best to divorce”. Obviously, there is no standard answer to this as each case will depend on its merits and the particular circumstances. However, as we

RECLAMATIONS HYPOTHÉCAIRES ESPAGNOLES: à la suite d’un arrêt de la Cour de justice des Communautés européennes du 21 décembre 2016, vous pourrez demander une indemnisation auprès de votre banque si vous avez une hypothèque contenant une «clause plancher» jugée illégale

A decision of the Malaga administrative courts may have set a precedent for thousands of vendors in Andalucia who sold their properties for less than the purchase price. The local Town Hall tax – plusvalía – has been charged on

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

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

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

        PRESS RELEASE   Date: 22nd November 2016 For immediate release   Contact: Craig Smith – Project Director Email: craig.smith@export.org.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1298 79562 ‘Doing Business in Spain Guide’ launch  The ‘Doing Business in Spain Guide’