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Why using a lawyer when buying a house in Spain?

Why should you use a lawyer in the process of buying a property in Spain ?. Notary and lawyer/solicitor in the process of buying properties in Spain. The Spanish buying process is very similar to other countries. Foreign investors in the Spanish system will find many similarities with their home

10 tips when buying a house in Spain – Prospection trip

Are you in the process of coming to Spain (Valencia, Alicante, Murcia Almeria, Malaga…) to visit properties to buy ?. What do you have to do? In relation to your future purchase in Spain, let us inform you with the steps to follow and share with you some information that

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Andalusia caves – Rental activity

Cave Houses in Andalusia: Legal Recognition, Tourism Opportunities, and Urban Regulations Under the New Planning Law Introduction: A Historic Living Style Meets Modern Legal Protection Andalusia, with its diverse landscapes and centuries-old heritage, is home to one of Europe’s most unique housing typologies: cave dwellings, or “casas cueva.” Traditionally

Catastro inspections in Spain. Undeclared constructions

How is your property registered in Catastro office? The General Directorate of Cadastre activated an extraordinary regularization process to locate properties whose owners (individuals or companies) are not taxed for them or do so incompletely. It is what is called the “cadastral amnesty”, which is a process very similar to

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Ten Years Insurance on Spanish properties

(Seguro Decenal) When you buy off-plan from a builder or developer, or you, by yourself, build new property, the builder or developer, together with the architect, must guaranty you that the essential and most important parts of the construction will be secure at least for ten years, following the Spanish

Increase of previous years Council Tax (IBI) for undeclared constructions

When you own a property in Spain, it’s crucial to ensure that all constructions, including any extensions or modifications, are properly declared to the Cadastre (Catastro), the official register of property for tax purposes. Failing to do so can lead to unexpected tax adjustments and financial liabilities, particularly when you