https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-spain Latest news about "Legal" published in idealista/news en Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/23/920042-moving-to-spain-in-2027-spanish-visa-overview Spain was the second most visited country in the world last year, with 97 million tourists. It’s a beautiful country to visit or live in. Gorgeous weather, delicious food, affordable prices, great amenities, easygoing natives, and ultra-low taxation (in some regions) appeal to foreigners at large. Many tourists decide to move to Spain and buy property.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/23/920042-moving-to-spain-in-2027-spanish-visa-overview Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/22/809482-how-to-request-a-nota-simple-from-the-property-registry how to request a "nota simple" (property registry extract) is the first step towards obtaining this important document for any property purchase or sale. It provides key information, such as who owns the property and any charges or encumbrances affecting it.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/22/809482-how-to-request-a-nota-simple-from-the-property-registry Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/20/919642-vat-deductions-on-holiday-homes-in-spain Continuing on last week’s post (10% VAT on holiday homes), holiday home landlords must now raise VAT invoices with their guests as of the 1 December 2026. This is because the tax office now regards holiday homes as running a business activity. Going forward, landlords are regarded as businesspersons. This triggers accountancy, tax, and legal obligations.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/20/919642-vat-deductions-on-holiday-homes-in-spain Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/16/99927-a-guide-to-the-energy-performance-certificate-in-spain If you’re a property owner in Spain and planning to rent or sell your home, you’ll need to sort out the energy certification paperwork. An energy performance certificate in Spain allows future tenants and buyers to understand how efficient the property is, including recommendations on how to improve it.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/16/99927-a-guide-to-the-energy-performance-certificate-in-spain Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/09/917678-spain-general-strike-over-housing-crisis-set-for-11-november Updated on 9 October 2026: Spain’s main trade unions have set 11 November as the date for a 24-hour general strike over housing affordability and wages. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/09/917678-spain-general-strike-over-housing-crisis-set-for-11-november Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/09/917840-spain-s-government-to-approve-two-new-emergency-decrees-that-will-spell-the-end-of In 1987, Kevin Costner starred in a spy thriller called No Way Out. He was a Russian asset planted in American society as a sleeper agent. No matter what he thought, did, or said, he was trapped. Much in the same way, the Spanish government has painted itself into a corner and is now trapped – with no way out.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/10/09/917840-spain-s-government-to-approve-two-new-emergency-decrees-that-will-spell-the-end-of Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/09/30/916666-spain-proposes-strict-renewable-energy-and-eu-data-rules-for-data-centres renewable electricity a central condition for large data centres connecting to the national grid.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/09/30/916666-spain-proposes-strict-renewable-energy-and-eu-data-rules-for-data-centres Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/09/08/912520-spain-s-digital-nomad-visa-explained-by-a-lawyer Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa allows non-EU/EEA nationals to live and work remotely from Spain for foreign companies or international clients. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/09/08/912520-spain-s-digital-nomad-visa-explained-by-a-lawyer Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/09/07/902181-is-it-legal-to-sleep-on-the-beach-in-spain-possible-fines-and-penalties Camping on the beach is the cheapest way to enjoy a beachfront stay with views that few accommodations can offer. However, this practice is regulated by most municipalities, and if permitted, there are certain requirements you must meet.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/09/07/902181-is-it-legal-to-sleep-on-the-beach-in-spain-possible-fines-and-penalties Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/08/27/804909-what-is-a-cadastral-reference-a-complete-guide-with-everything-you-need-to-know The cadastral reference is a key piece of information used, among other purposes, to determine a property's cadastral value and calculate certain taxes. To help clear up any doubts, here's what it is, how it works and its main characteristics.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/08/27/804909-what-is-a-cadastral-reference-a-complete-guide-with-everything-you-need-to-know Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/28/819047-property-transfer-tax-in-spain-2026-rates-by-autonomous-community Property Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales, or ITP) is the main tax payable when buying a second-hand property in Spain. It is therefore important to know which rate applies to the purchase, as this depends on the autonomous community where the property is located.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/28/819047-property-transfer-tax-in-spain-2026-rates-by-autonomous-community Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/22/907276-how-to-get-an-nie-in-spain-in-2026-a-lawyer-s-guide If you are buying a home in Spain, start with one question: when does your notary, lawyer or bank need your NIE?]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/22/907276-how-to-get-an-nie-in-spain-in-2026-a-lawyer-s-guide Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:25:59 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/20/903472-spanish-plusvalia-tax-explained Plusvalia tax is a devolved tax levied by the town hall where your property is located. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/20/903472-spanish-plusvalia-tax-explained Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/07/856013-spain-s-tourist-tax-barcelona-hike-new-city-levies-for-2026 tourism levies or city taxes in Spain, are now part of the standard cost of a trip. It is a small per-night fee added to your accommodation bill, meant to help areas dealing with high visitor numbers. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/07/856013-spain-s-tourist-tax-barcelona-hike-new-city-levies-for-2026 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/01/901496-smokers-landlords-in-spain-can-legally-ban-tenants-from-smoking https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/07/01/901496-smokers-landlords-in-spain-can-legally-ban-tenants-from-smoking Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200