El Consejo de Ministros ha acordado rebajar del 8 al 4 % el IVA que grava la compra de vivienda nueva – Spanish Council of Ministers reduces VAT from 8% to 4% for the purchase of new homes until 31 December
(To read this story in English – please see below) El Consejo de Ministros ha acordado rebajar del 8 al 4 % el IVA que grava la compra de vivienda nueva, una medida "excepcional y temporal" que se extenderá hasta el 31 de diciembre y con la que el Gobierno pretende dar salida al stock […]
DeCotta, McKenna & Santafé The independent legal property experts for the Costa del Sol & Inland
Distressed property sales, discounted homes and greater transparency and compliance to planning issues in town halls are combining to breathe some life back into the Spanish property market. Never before has Southern Spain been such good value. It’s a destination that will always be desirable to Europeans and those living further a field, and […]
Buying A Home In Spain, De Cotta McKenna & Santafé, English Solicitors and Spanish Abogados, Costa del Sol.
Don’t leave your brain at Baggage Check – In I have to say that I never cease to be surprised at some of the unpalatable pickles that ex-pats get themselves into when buying property. Experience suggests that the single major contributory factor isn't the language barrier or third party corruption, alleged or otherwise […]
Selling Property In Spain, De Cotta McKenna & Santafé, English Solicitors and Spanish Abogados, Costa del Sol.
If you are thinking of selling your Spanish property, it is always sensible to have your house in order. Naturally, your house needs to be as presentable as can be but in times of a deflated (or resurgent) market, it’s just as sensible to tidy and collate the paperwork so that it is ready […]
Long Term lets & property Rentals in Spain, De Cotta McKenna & Santafé, English Solicitors and Spanish Abogados, Costa del Sol.
In current climes of increased monthly mortgage repayments, unfavourable exchange rates and money just being harder to come by, experience suggests that a number of you are considering renting your Spanish property on a long-term let so as to keep the baying wolf from the door. If you are contemplating such, I advise that […]
Buying A Property In Spain
The second home concept never ceases to be popular with us Brits. Even when the property market may be slowing, Spain is one of the most popular choices for Uk property buyers. Not just for investment reasons, but because they want a property to enjoy. This is a lifestyle choice. Many are unlocking some of […]
Illegal Homes In The Andalucian Countryside
There is a big problem with illegally built dwellings throughout rural Andalucia. There is a distinction between properties which were built with a building licence granted by the local Town Hall and those that are totally legal. It has not been uncommon for Town Halls to have granted licences for the building of properties which […]