Service: Property and Conveyancing

Property & Conveyancing

Buying, Selling, Transfers & Leases – Complete Spanish Conveyancing – Spain and the Canary Islands Claims Against Developers Planning Compliance & Legalisation Of Existing Properties Distressed, Discounted, Fractional & Timeshare Property Purchases Practical Mortgage & Tax Advice For Private Clients & Professional Investors  Truly Independent Advice Litigation against developers & construction companies across Spain Suing […]

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 […]

The Importance of a First Occupation / Opening Licence for Spanish New Buil

De Cotta Law is a specialist in Spanish property matters and closely follows developments in property law. A recent Supreme Court decision has reinforced the ruling made earlier this year that a purchaser has the right to withdraw from a contract with a developer if the developer fails to provide a First Occupation / Opening […]

Survey Spain celebrates ten-year anniversary

De Cotta Law would like to congratulate local firm Survery Spain on it's 10th Anniversary. Independent law firm, De Cotta Law, works with Survery Spain on behalf of clients primarily for market valuations and building surveys of Spanish properties. Survey Spain carries out valuations for UK courts involved with divorce, inheritance and tax disputes, international […]

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 […]

Co ownership of Spanish property

Many people who have purchased property in Spain over the last 20 years do not fully understand the importance of the concept of co-ownership and the legal rights and obligations that go with it. The way in which property is owned in Spain is relevant when a couple divorce or when a spouse dies and […]

How do you choose a lawyer in Spain?

Choosing your legal representative in Spain can be complex. You want some one that speaks your language and understands your culture but also you need some one who can work effectively in the Spanish legal framework. To help you make your choice, consider these questions: Q. Does your lawyer speak your language? Do they understand […]

Building In The Spanish Countryside

How many times have we asked ourselves the following question: If I own some land in the countryside, why am I not allowed to build what I choose on this land?  The explanation to this question is provided for in the Legislation de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía. This helps detail what is possible when […]

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 […]