INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION – IS IT A CRIME? De Cotta McKenna & Santafé, English Solicitors and Spanish Abogados, Costa del Sol.
In Spain there is an ever growing number of families with an overseas dimension in as much as one or both spouses or partners are not Spanish, albeit that they are EU citizens or from even further afield. Unfortunately, the correlation of such is that there is an ever growing number of family breakdowns which […]
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 […]
Child Benefit in Spain, De Cotta McKenna & Santafé English Solicitors and Spanish Abogados, Costa del Sol.
Some current Spanish legislation might be of direct financial benefit for readers who have recently given birth, are about to give birth or adopt a child. If you have given birth after 1 July 2007, you may be entitled to a 2,500€ child cash handout (or hand-up) from the Spanish authorities. So, if you […]