Archive

19Mar
2018

NEW RULES FOR INHERITANCE TAX IN ANDALUSIA

One of the issues that my clients worry about most, both before and after buying a property in Spain (and specifically in Andalusia), is how much inheritance tax their heirs will have to pay in the future. Traditionally, ...

28Sep
2015

A guide to buying property in Malaga

Welcome to our guide to buying property in Malaga. This 4-part guide takes a look at the Malaga property market

31Jul
2015

Important Changes to Making a Will in Spain

One of the most important parts of the post-purchase process after buying a property in Spain is making a will. This document should clearly state how you wish your assets (including property) to be distributed and the will ...

23Jul
2015

Good News for Owners of Illegal Properties in Andalusia

Regional authorities have come one step closer to regulating the situation of thousands of illegal properties in Andalusia. The proposed modifications of the current law will allow owners of such properties in the region to ...

14Jul
2015

A Look at the Costa del Sol Property Market

After several years of low sales and steadily-falling prices, the property market on the Costa del Sol appears to be on the road to recovery. This is particularly true of property in Marbella and Malaga city where sales are ...

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 ...

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 ...