https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-spain Latest news about "Legal" published in idealista/news en Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +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 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/24/136440-the-importance-of-domiciling-ibi-tax-and-rubbish-collection-tax-in-spain Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of a Spanish property! ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/24/136440-the-importance-of-domiciling-ibi-tax-and-rubbish-collection-tax-in-spain Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/09/896094-leaving-a-rental-due-to-illness-can-landlords-charge-full-lease-term https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/09/896094-leaving-a-rental-due-to-illness-can-landlords-charge-full-lease-term Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/04/895923-is-it-better-to-donate-a-property-or-leave-it-to-someone-in-your-will https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/04/895923-is-it-better-to-donate-a-property-or-leave-it-to-someone-in-your-will Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/01/899682-spain-s-new-junta-de-vecinos-bill-digital-meetings-and-email-notices-for-owners https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/06/01/899682-spain-s-new-junta-de-vecinos-bill-digital-meetings-and-email-notices-for-owners Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/29/898282-buying-in-spain-essential-things-to-know-from-a-property-lawyer legal side of buying property in Spain hides a fair few traps that don’t always get mentioned in estate agents’ brochures.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/29/898282-buying-in-spain-essential-things-to-know-from-a-property-lawyer Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/29/899154-is-gibraltar-still-a-tax-haven Gibraltar tax haven has shaped political debate and cross-border tax planning in southern Spain. This month, Spain began the formal legal process to remove Gibraltar from its national list of tax havens, a designation that has been in place since 1991.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/29/899154-is-gibraltar-still-a-tax-haven Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/27/899052-spain-s-supreme-court-eliminates-the-new-rental-tourism-registry It’s no secret that Spain faces a huge housing problem, which has only been compounding and aggravated over time, with the laws the government has approved in a continued market interventionism, which is backfiring. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/27/899052-spain-s-supreme-court-eliminates-the-new-rental-tourism-registry Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/19/897682-why-you-need-a-digital-certificate-in-spain Spanish Authorities are working hard to transition the country into the digital era, which includes its administration. Traditionally, working with Spain’s Public Administration required heavy doses of patience, resilience and wasted time. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/19/897682-why-you-need-a-digital-certificate-in-spain Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/15/896031-who-you-need-when-buying-property-in-spain-lawyer-surveyor-and-notary Buying property in Spain is exciting, but it comes with its own legal procedures and potential pitfalls. The system works differently from the UK and Ireland, and understanding who does what can save you a great deal of stress and money.]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/15/896031-who-you-need-when-buying-property-in-spain-lawyer-surveyor-and-notary Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/14/894771-tourist-rentals-and-income-tax-how-empty-days-are-taxed-and-deductible-costs https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/14/894771-tourist-rentals-and-income-tax-how-empty-days-are-taxed-and-deductible-costs Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/13/889837-when-is-income-tax-due-on-a-home-sale-with-deferred-delivery https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/13/889837-when-is-income-tax-due-on-a-home-sale-with-deferred-delivery Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/13/895602-living-in-spain-rules-and-red-tape When it comes to who can buy property in Spain, there are no restrictions on interested foreigners. In fact, investment is actively encouraged. ]]> https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/13/895602-living-in-spain-rules-and-red-tape Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/06/845025-developer-builder-permits-and-deadlines-for-new-builds https://www.idealista.com/en/news/legal-advice-in-spain/2026/05/06/845025-developer-builder-permits-and-deadlines-for-new-builds Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200