A new law modifying various provisions on tourist accommodation, tourist flats, and hotel establishments came into force in February 2024 in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. Decree 31/2024. The previous regulation of 2011 was brought in at a time when
We are often asked whether a couple can choose to divorce in England or in Spain, and where they will have the greater economic advantage. Although the UK is now outside the scope of EU legislation in both countries it
If you are a joint owner with your spouse, civil partner or with a friend it is important to consider the obligations and tax implications if you sell or inherit half of the property. Equally, some married couples or partners
Vera Liprandi, Tenerife Partner at De Cotta Law attended the Tenerife Global Summit on Tourism: the State of the Art. It was a very succesful event with hoteliers, academics, public authorities and organisations. Speakers included Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of
Sandra Wrightson, Partner at De Cotta Law, was very pleased to attend a departing Reception for the United Kingdom Ambassador to Spain, Mr Hugh Elliott in Madrid. Hugh Elliott and his wife Antonia have been in Spain for 5 years.
Specialists in International Family law
In May De Cotta Law attended A Place In The Sun’s property exhibition at the ExCeL London. We answered many questions from property buyers and investors on all the legal issues arising from purchase, sale and rental of properties in
Last Monday 8 April, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced that his government wishes to eliminate the Golden Visa. The Golden Visa allows one to obtain Spanish residency by investing in Spain; the minimum investment being the purchase of
All of our lawyers and administrators always look to provide a friendly and efficient service to our clients. With our 4 offices in Mijas Costa, Nerja, Coin and Tenerife in the Canary Islands we provide a professional service and these
De Cotta Law partner, Jonathan Sutton recently attended the Five Wealth evening with Bryan Robson at the Radisson Edwardian in Manchester as a guest of Weightmans solicitors. The event was to support the very worthwhile charity Support Dogs. It was
The law on illegal occupation of property was changed in 2020 in an effort to give better protection to property owners. Unfortunately, while some of the changes have improved the position, once squatters have been in possession for some time
Prevention is better than cure, as De Cotta Law explains… Owning, running and managing a business in Spain is rewarding and can be challenging. Unpaid invoices and accounts can cause immediate cash flow problems and build up longer term issues
