Legal advice in Spain

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, central banks worldwide flooded the money markets with liquidity (money) in an attempt to stop a major recession which could trigger - if left unchecked - a global depression similar to the last one from 1929. However, for every action there is an equal an

Spain is the second most visited country in the world, with over 84 million tourists every year. It’s a beautiful country to visit, or live in. Gorgeous weather, great food, affordable prices, great amenities, and ultra-low taxation in some regions of Spain appeal to foreigners at large.

Although the United States is way ahead of Spain with strange laws like not being able to drive with a bear in the car in Missouri, there are many that may seem absurd and bizarre, or at the very least, make no sense at all.

With mortgage interest rates rising steadily this year and Spaniards' strong attachment to the sense of ownership, rent-to-own is becoming a more and more popular option for buying the property you fell head over heels for at first sight or the ideal property for your specific circumstances at that

The exemption for reinvestment in a primary residence is a tax benefit widely used by taxpayers in Personal Income Tax (IRPF).

The Spanish Data Protection Agency has imposed a fine of €300 on a man who installed a digital peephole (video surveillance system) on his door.

Buying new build property in Spain over the last two years has been quite the frenzy. Post-pandemic, consumers were more than willing to spend their built-up savings leading to two digit increases of property prices, particularly offplan.

It is very common for an owner to sell a property and receive all or most of the money but not hand it over to the buyer until after a certain amount of time (either because they need time to buy another property with the money obtained from the sale or because the previously purchased property has

The entry into force of the new Cadastral reference value (contemplated in Spanish Law 11/2021 on measures to prevent and combat tax fraud) has ended one of the controversies that taxpayers had with the Treasury under the previous regulations.

The sharp rise of interest rates over the last 12 months, has prompted scores of borrowers to look into cancelling their Spanish mortgage loans.

More and more foreigners are deciding to buy properties in Spain, either as an investment, to retire or as a holiday home to enjoy the climate, food and lifestyle.

The Spanish land registry is a public institution that registers all information about a property and its legal ownership.

The holidays are here, and while some people are thinking about packing their bags, others are scheming to cash in. That's why, before you set off on your trip, it's a good idea to take a few steps to make it as difficult as possible for thieves and avoid unpleasant surprises on your return.

The Provincial Court of Valladolid has ordered a neighbourhood association to pay €12,155.20 to a postman who, while on duty, fell after tripping over a step or ledge on the door when leaving the entrance to the building. As a result, he sustained a serious injury to one of his legs.

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Unbeknownst to most non-resident property owners, on buying property in Spain, you automatically become liable to pay IBI and rubbish tax on the following year.

For years, the squatting movement in Spain has known how to invade houses and occupy them without eviction due to legal loopholes.

The length of time that property owners in Spain have to wait for a ruling to evict squatters from their homes continues to increase.

The Popular Party president, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has proposed reforming a series of procedural laws to enable the eviction of squatters and has guaranteed that, if he governs, he will put an end to the phenomenon of illegal squatting, which in his opinion, "cannot continue". The new Housing Law s

Parental leave in Spain, also known as "permiso de paternidad" or "permiso de maternidad" in Spanish, refers to the time off that parents can take from work after the birth or adoption of a child.

Spain's new Housing Law is dominating real estate conversations across the country and beyond. At the recent real estate fair Sima, the vast majority of the speakers were opposed to the implementation of this law.

In 2015, Spain introduced a special tax regime for wealthy EU expatriates that relocate to Spain.

Everyone may find some noise or other annoying at some time, but if it becomes constant and repetitive, it can cause certain problems, even health issues. Barking is one of the most complained-about noises. In fact, the Valencian Community's High Court of Justice has already issued a ruling on

Spain's controversial new "Law on the Right to Housing", more often known as Spain's new Housing Law, came into force on 26th May 2023 following its publication on 24th May in the Official State Gazette (BOE).

Article written by Bruno Rabassa, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Spain Golden Visa Spain: In recent days, the news that the government could tighten the regulations allowing foreign citizens to apply for a visa after investing in Spain has aroused public and media opinion.