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15May
2015

Five Pointers When Buying Property in Malaga

As southern Spain’s up-and-coming cultural capital, Malaga is attracting lots of attention from tourists and property investors. But although Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol, buying property here is very ...

19Ene
2015

6 Reasons to Buy a Property in Málaga City

Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol, but in the past it’s been overlooked by visitors flocking to the nearby resorts of Marbella, Torremolinos and Nerja. However, Malaga has recently burst onto the international ...

12Ene
2015

Buying a property in Inland Andalusia

Not everyone wants to buy a Spanish property on the coast and many foreigners prefer quieter locations away from the busy resorts. In Andalusia, there’s a huge choice of properties inland and unsurprisingly, lots of buyers ...

16Oct
2014

Buying a Spanish Property – the Pros and Cons of Community Living

Many properties in Spain form part of a community of owners. This is the case with all apartments and flats, all properties within a gated or private complex and most townhouses. Even properties within large developments such ...

14Oct
2014

Buying a Spanish Property – How long does it take to complete?

One of the first things my clients want to know when they’re buying a property in Spain is how long it will take before they become owners. There are no law regulating the time between signing a private contract and ...

02Sep
2014

Buying a Spanish property – how do you know it’s 100% legal?

  One of the biggest concerns for those buying Spanish property is whether the property is legal. To ensure you’re purchasing a property that is 100 per cent legal with all its paperwork in order, you need an ...

30May
2014

FAQ on Non-Residents Wealth and Income Tax on Spanish Property

One of the topics our clients ask about when they’re buying a property in Spain is the non-residents wealth and income tax. To help answer some of these queries, we’ve compiled a quick checklist of questions and answers. ...

21Abr
2014

Small Uptake on Residence Visa from Spanish Property Investors

When the Residence Visa for investors in property in Spain was introduced last autumn, it was heralded as the new boost for the Spanish property market. However, over half a year later, only ten foreigners have taken ...

08Abr
2014

How to find a lawyer for your spanish property purchase

When you’re buying property in Spain, an independent lawyer who can inform and advise you is the key to a safe and secure purchase. But finding a lawyer with an established practice and experience isn’t easy. There are ...

27Feb
2014

The Taxes Behind Selling a Spanish Property

In the latest in our series looking at Spanish taxes, this blog post provides information on the taxes involved when you sell a property in Spain. Capital Gains Tax Capital gains tax is by far the most complicated tax for any ...