Legal advice in Spain

The Notarial College of Valencia has launched a free assistance service for all those affected by the recent storm, referred to as "DANA" in Spanish, in the province of Valencia.Specifically, individuals whose properties have been flooded can access a notarial service to search for, issue, and

The Insurance Industry Association (UNESPA) has compiled a document addressing frequently asked questions in the wake of the devastating storm that has impacted the southeast of Spain and is now moving northwards towards Catalonia as it exits the country.

The next U.S. general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Barcelona City Council will increase the tourist tax to 4 euros starting from 1 October, when the new rate will come into effect following the approval of the amendment to Fiscal Ordinance 2.2, raising the tax from 3.25 to 4 euros per person, per night, across all accommodation categories. The coun

When two married people buy a house, they usually take out a mortgage loan together. But what happens if the marriage breaks up, and who should pay the mortgage if they divorce?

The renovation of Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium has increased its range of uses and sparked an intense public debate. The main concern lies in the impact that massive events are having in the Chamartin district's densely populated area.

Our multidisciplinary team at Larrain Nesbitt Abogados (LNA) has attained hundreds of golden visas (and other visas) over the last decade on behalf of our non-EU clients. But what fills us most, is to see clients leading happy and fulfilling lives with their loved ones in Spain. At LNA, it’s not a

In 2023, the number of people in Spain who decided to decline their inheritance reached an all-time high, with 56,108 people opting not to accept. This figure, the highest recorded since the General Council of Notaries began collecting data in 2012, represents an increase of 1.1% compared to previous years.

Barcelona has a problem on its streets. According to the latest estimate by Fundació Arrels, an organisation that provides care and guidance to Barcelona's homeless people, the Catalan capital has more than 1,380 homeless people. The report highlights that 87% of the homeless people are men, 9% are women, 1.3% are trans women and 1.2% are non-binary.

Summer has arrived, which means the holiday season is at its peak. Scammers are also at their peak, as a new rental season allows them to scam people.

With house prices rising steadily, auctions can offer significant savings compared to the free market. As a result, the general public is showing increasing interest in this formula, information on which can be found on the Official State Gazette's (BOE) auction portal.

Everyone's talking about tourist flats. Sometimes, tourists may have different schedules than the rest of the building's tenants. Blocks with homeowners' associations are looking at how to combat this type of rental and often ask whether tourist flat tenants can be banned from using the pool and common areas.

In Spain, the time owners have to wait to receive a court ruling to evict squatters from a property is at historic highs. At the end of last year, the average period was 23.2 months, adding the procedures of the Courts of First Instance and the possible appeals of the Provincial Courts. Castile and Leon and Murcia are the autonomous communities where it takes the longest, while Navarra and Aragon are the quickest. Law firms criticise the collapse of the Administration of Justice due to a lack of resources and assure that the right to private property is being weakened.

The phenomenon of squatting, or "okupación" as it is known locally, has become a significant issue in Spain, impacting property values and creating a complex legal and social landscape.

The Secretary General of Consumption, Bibiana Medialdea, estimates that over 90% of the tourist flats registered in some cities in Spain are non-compliant, after learning that the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030 is investigating tourist rental platforms to find listed properties without a license and studies the possibility of opening disciplinary proceedings and imposing fines of up to €100,000. The objective of the investigation is to protect consumers and users from these practices.

Squatting, along with defaulting tenants, is a major problem in Spain and an issue of great concern to homeowners, whether they have many or just one property. What squatters call an act of rebellion or resistance against the system affects private individuals who have inherited a home or who, through hard work and effort, have managed to buy a house.

The European elections are just around the corner. But how many seats does your country get? After this election, 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) will be elected to the European Parliament.

Many countries in Europe - and the rest of the world - are questioning the residency permits granted to foreign nationals for investing in a property or other options. "Golden visas" gained popularity during the European debt crisis, and a decade later the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Greece and Malta have ended or tightened the rules regarding their residency permit for investment schemes. Spain has now joined this group, but there are still countries that continue to provide residency for investors.

With the rise of 'okupación' in Spain, property owners and individuals alike are seeking to navigate the legal landscape and social implications of squatting.

During the last term of office, the Spanish Law 7/2023, of March 28, on protecting the rights and well-being of animals, was approved.

The Mallorcan hotel lashes out against the Ministry of Ecological Transition for deciding to expire the Oliva Beach hotel's concession in Fuerteventura to occupy and use of a public maritime-terrestrial domain and order its demolition. The company states it is an "arbitrary and unjustified" action and confirms it will defend its legitimate rights against what it considers "a hostile strategy by this central government department." It also warns of the potential economic and social damage that the closure would cause for the island, affirming that it has the support of local social agents.

Nowadays, video surveillance security cameras with recording or live-view features can be found for next to nothing. This means that people can keep an eye on their homes inexpensively, which is useful whenever away from home.  You're fine to have cameras indoors, but what about outside?

Andorra is a small country located in the Pyrenees, between Spain and France.

Worried about squatters getting into your vacant home in Spain? Fear no more! Rent out your property and protect your income with tenant default insurance.

Spain has lived over the last eight years a giant property boom which has seen off-plan properties appreciating like there is no tomorrow.