THE OWNERSHIP OF A SPANISH PROPERTY BY A LIMITED COMPANY
There can be advantages in purchasing or transferring Spanish property into the name of a UK limited company. There can be a significant saving on inheritance tax in Spain where there is no spouse exemption for non residents. Some companies are offering to set up standard structures but where the current tax value of the […]
Legal Article for our Dutch speaking clients – Legalisatie van eigendomsobjecten op het Andalusische platteland
Legalisatie van eigendomsobjecten op het Andalusische platteland Door Francisco Javier Martín Martín, Advocaat bij De Cotta Law In Andalusië, vooral in het gebied van de Axarquia, staan er en aantal eigendomsobjecten, met name woningen op land waar niet gebouwd mag worden. Deze eigendommen zijn gebouwd zonder licentie of zonder te voldoen aan de eisen van […]
Anbefaling – Thomas Gant De Cotta Law
Når den professionelle bistand af en advokat er påkrævet, er det sandsynligt at det sker på et tidspunkt med højt stress, og køb/salg af ejendom er ingen undtagelse. Thomas Gant López fra Advokatkontoret De Cotta Mckenna y Santafé i Nerja fortjener vores højeste ros for sine evner til at reducere stressniveauet blandt alle involverede parter. […]
A Lasting Power of Attorney for UK assets
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? It is a legal document that appoints someone to undertake actions and execute documents on your behalf. Often used by those that wish to plan ahead and set out in advance what they would like to happen should they become unable to make decisions for themselves in […]
Mortgage foreclosures – the facts you need to know By Javier Florido Martin, Lawyer with De Cotta Law.
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Spanish Property Tax – Warning, the tax office is looking for you!
Are you a non-resident of Spain? Do you have a property here? If so, then each year you need to pay the revised property tax that has recently been strengthened due to Spain’s economic difficulties.If you haven’t paid your property or income taxes, you may be liable for a considerable fine. Here, legal tax expert, […]
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 […]