An important reminder for non resident property owners
Escaping to a property in southern Spain and the Canary Islands during the long winter months is a real joy for many people. Owning a property and having a second home here has many advantages. Now is the time of year when owners also need to think about their obligations. Some non residents who have […]
Selling your Spanish property
Selling your Spanish property When you are selling property in Spain it is important to get independent legal advice. There are important obligations on the seller and you should be aware of these. The tax authorities are now much more vigilant and you will not want to be looking over your shoulder once you have […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Many people who buy property in Spain are told about the importance of making a Spanish will. However surprisingly few consider signing a lasting power of attorney at the same time. This can be particularly important for an older couple who have jointly owned property and bank accounts in Spain. If one of you becomes […]
Wat komt er kijken bij de verhuur van je Spaanse woning? Bij geen verhuur betaal je ook belasting
Veel Nederlanders en Belgen bezitten een tweede woning in Spanje, of woonden in Spanje, maar keerden terug vanwege werk of gezondheid. Onder hen bevinden zich mensen die hun Spaanse woning liever behouden, dan deze verkopen in de huidige kopersmarkt. Ook al vertonen de Spaanse huizenprijzen een licht herstel, dan nog kan het verhuren van een […]
Legalisatie van eigendomsobjecten op het Andalusische platteland
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 een bouwvergunning afgegevn door de lokale authoriteiten en die waarschijnlijk inbreuk maken op de wettelijke bouwplannen. De […]
Private owners renting out their properties in Spain – Guidelines
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LAW HOLIDAY RENTALS LAW WILL COME INTO FORCE ON 12TH MAY – PLEASE READ OUR ARTICLE AT https://decottalaw.redlinecompany-hosting.com/holiday-rentals-new-law/ FOR THE NEW RULES Here is some useful information for those renting out their properties here in Spain (as non-residents, or as tax residents, or as hosts of a B&B) Rental of Spanish […]
Legalisatie van eigendomsobjecten op het Andalusische platteland
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 een bouwvergunning afgegevn door de lokale authoriteiten en die waarschijnlijk inbreuk maken op de wettelijke bouwplannen. De […]
Selling your Spanish property
When you are selling property in Spain it is important to get independent legal advice. There are important obligations on the seller and you should be aware of these. The tax authorities are now much more vigilant and you will not want to be looking over your shoulder once you have sold the property. It […]
Joint Ownership – declaring joint ownership or ending joint ownership in Spain
Bringing joint property ownership to an end and declaring joint ownership This may sound confusing but if you are a joint owner with your spouse, civil partner or with a friend it is important to consider the obligations and tax implications if you sell or inherit half of the property. Equally some married couples or […]
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RENTAL OF SPANISH PROPERTY
A number of British and other foreign residents have returned to their home countries to find work or for health or social reasons. Many want to keep their Spanish property rather than selling in a buyer´s market. Although the price of property is recovering renting the Spanish property can bring a steady income which covers […]
Off plan purchase – properties under construction – check First Occupation License
A very recent Supreme Court decision has confirmed previous case law in Spain about developer obligations to off plan purchasers. Unless a contract to purchase a property specifically states otherwise the purchaser has the right to rescind the contract if the developer asks for completion and does not have the License of First Occupation. The […]