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House insurance when renting in Spain

Is the house insurance obligatory? As difference with CAR INSURANCE, where insurance is OBLIGATORY, in respect of houses getting insurance is VOLUNTARY. Although “voluntary”, getting house insurance is highly recommendable, not only to cover eventual risks of robbery, inundation, fire (as the recent unfortunate case in Javea and Benitatxell- We

spanish and UK flags and TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR UNITED KINGDOM CITIZENS CURRENTLY RESIDENTS IN SPAIN

Termporary and permanent residence permit for UK citizens

On 2nd July a new law has came into force in Spain to regulate the Spanish residence status of the UK citizens, which creates a new RESIDENCE DOCUMENT to be obtained for those UK citizens to wish to continue in Spain as “Spanish-EU residents”. Taking this into account, what the

RETURN OF DOUBLE IN CASE OF RESERVATION CONTRACT

Can a Buyer Claim Double the Deposit in Spain?

Understanding the Legal Role of Reservation Contracts in Spanish Property Transactions In Spanish real estate transactions, one of the most crucial early steps is the signing of a reservation contract. This document is usually signed after the buyer has chosen a property and reached an agreement on price and

100 % property tax Non EU

Non EU buyers will pay 100 % more in property tax

100 % property tax Non EU

Certificate of Habitation-Cedula de Habitabilidad-Licencia Segunda Ocupacion

Understanding the Certificate of Habitation (Cédula de Habitabilidad) in Spanish Real Estate: Andalucia and Valencia region The “Certificate of Habitation (Cédula de Habitabilidad)”, also known as the “License of Occupation“, is an essential document in the realm of Spanish real estate, particularly when it comes to the sale, purchase, and

GENERAL ASPECTS OF THE NEW LAW OF HOUSING IN SPAIN - MAY 2023

New Law for Housing in Spain – Certificate of habitation obligatory

Table of Contents Law 12/2023, of May 24, for the right to housing (Ley para el Derecho de acceso a la Vivienda). Comprehensive Overview of Law 12/2023: The Right to Housing in Spain Law 12/2023, of May 24, for the Right to Housing (Ley para el Derecho de Acceso a