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Andalucia has always been one of the most attractive places in Europe to buy property, with a wonderful climate, culture and beaches. Now it also has one of the most favourable inheritance tax regimes for spouses, children and families. At … Continued

Two recent changes in legislation on evictions have helped property owners to recover property from squatters, occupants who fail to pay and anyone who does not have a legitimate right to stay in a property. Firstly the law on Urban … Continued

Insurance company products and services are very important, particularly when you are not in your home country and might not understand the implications of the various policy options. A good broker can help you but sadly we have heard of … Continued

After 20 years working in Spain I have lost count of the number of English court divorce orders that seek to deal with Spanish property as if it were English property. English lawyers will be familiar with the wording and … Continued

In Spain there is no legal obligation to register property at the Land Registry. However, the failure to do so and for the registry to accurately reflect the size and description of the property can have serious and sometimes unforeseen … Continued

A conflict between Article 28 of the Spanish Land & Mortgage law and the European Succession Regulation 650/2015 may sound rather dull. However, in practise it could create particular problems for spouses from countries such as England who have free … Continued

The acronym AFO – Asimilado Fuera de ordenación – has become a talking point amongst rural property owners and buyers in many areas of Spain. This is because many regions have brought in regulations governing properties built in rural areas … Continued

I was delighted to receive a Certificate of recognition for De Cotta Law for its contribution to the local community in Spain on Saturday. At a Garden Party held in Madrid at the Ambassador’s residence on Royal Wedding day a … Continued

Do you have assets in England or outside of Spain? You should always have a Spanish will for Spanish assets – if this is over 2 years old it is a good idea to get it reviewed due to changes … Continued

Do you have a debt with an individual who owns property or assets in Spain? The European Regulation  – Reglamento (CE) 44/2001 del Consejo, de 22 de diciembre de 2000 –  allows judgements and orders from other European courts to … Continued

As a result of recent inheritance tax changes Andalucia is now one of the most attractive places in Europe to buy property. Not only due to its wonderful climate, culture and beaches but also to a very favourable inheritance tax … Continued

There have been a lot of harbingers of doom about Brexit and British citizens buying property and moving to Spain. However, on re-reading the Joint Report of the UK Government and the European commission of 8th December 2017 it is … Continued