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DAFO – LEGALIZATION OF ANDALUCIAN PROPERTIES IN ABSENCE OF BUILDING PERMIT

Understanding DAFO – Legalization of properties in Andalucia

Legalization of properties without building license in Andalucia Introduction: The Landscape of Construction in Andalucía Andalucía, a region known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and historical architecture, has also seen significant growth in construction over the past decades. This growth includes not only new developments but also a

HOW TO KNOW WHO OWNS A DETERMINATE PROPERTY IN SPAIN?

Ways to know who owns a property in Spain. How to detect who is the owner?

Determining Property Ownership in Spain: Legal Complexities and Practical Challenges In Spain, there are numerous scenarios where it becomes essential to identify the owner of a particular property. This need can arise from various motivations, whether they are commercial—such as exploring potential opportunities for purchasing or selling real estate—or legal,

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