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26Feb
2014

What to Look Out for When Buying a Costa del Sol Property from a Bank

Spanish banks are currently the biggest owners of Spanish property with numerous repossessions on their books. This makes them Spain’s largest estate agents. But, buying from a Spanish bank is rarely straightforward and in ...

20Feb
2014

Five Clauses your Spanish Property Purchase Contract Should ALWAYS Include

  The purchase contract is one of the most important elements in the process for buying a property in Spain enlace a la guia. The clauses in the contract should be drafted by your lawyer and approved the seller’s ...

18Feb
2014

Case Study 2: Dispute over value of the property in Spain

  This series of case studies looks at legal problems Andalusian Lawyers discovered when representing buyers of properties in Spain. A solution to these problems was found before our clients had signed any documents or ...

13Feb
2014

Who’s who in a Spanish property purchase

When you buy a property in Spain, the following people are key players: Your independent lawyer: Undoubtedly the most important person in any Spanish property transaction. Only through the checks carried out by a lawyer ...

11Feb
2014

Why Spanish Property Buyers Should Always Make a Spanish Will

Making a Spanish will is a straightforward process, but a surprising number of foreigners who buy Spanish property never get round to making a will. Here are five compelling reasons why a Spanish will should be one of your ...

06Feb
2014

Five Essential Facts About Your Deposit for Buying a Property in Spain

The deposit is a fundamental part of the process for buying a Spanish property and is paid when you or your lawyer sign the purchase contract. Under Spanish Property Law, this deposit is usually non-returnable to the buyer ...

04Feb
2014

The Taxes Behind Owning a Spanish Property

In the latest of our blog posts about taxes in Spain, we take a look at the taxes you need to pay if you own a property in Spain. Property Tax This tax (known as Impuesto sobre Bienes inmuebles/IBI) is charged by the local ...

30Ene
2014

What to Look Out for When Buying a Costa del Sol Property

All the signs point to 2014 as being a good year for the Costa del Sol property market, particularly in resorts like Marbella where agents are predicting price rises over the next 12 months. However, the property market is ...

29Ene
2014

Owning a Community Property in Spain – Some FAQs

Unless you’re buying a detached villa in a town or a country property on an individual plot in the country, your Spanish property will form part of a community. This blog post answers some of the questions asked by my ...

28Ene
2014

Case Study 1: Buying an illegal property in Spain

This series of case studies looks at legal problems Andalusian Lawyers discovered when representing buyers of properties in Spain. A solution to these problems was found before our clients had signed any documents or paid ...