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 … Continued
From 1st January 2021 British citizens who wish to buy rustic land in the Canary Islands must obtain a military authorisation, this is also applicable to some urban properties according to Law 8/1975 and Royal Decree 689/1978 that developed this … Continued
Royal Decree Law 15/2020 established the possibility for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers in Spain to request a postponement in the payment of the rental of the premises that are used to carry out their activity if this … Continued
We have received many enquiries asking us if it is possible to sign a Notary deed during the state of emergency in Spain; following Royal Decree 463/2020 and according to the instructions given by the Ministry of Justice (Directorate General … Continued
The Canary Islands Budget Law for 2020 came into force on 01/01/2020 and includes the following tax changes: the IGIC general rate (the general Canary Islands VAT rate) increased to 7%; in respect of Inheritance Tax, the 99.9% allowance is … Continued
The simple answer to this question is Yes. Why? Firstly, the taxation on sales of property is case specific; whilst you may be given an estimate by the estate agents, each particular sale should be reviewed by a lawyer. Secondly, … Continued
The new law of 3/2019 for Urgent Environmental and territorial measures for irregular building in Andalucia has repealed the law of 6/2012 and the Decree of 2/2012. The previous law was widely criticised in rural areas where old buildings dating … Continued
The simple answer to this question is Yes. Why? Firstly, the taxation on sales of property is case specific and whilst you may be given an estimate by the estate agents, each particular sale should be reviewed by a lawyer. … Continued
I Spanien kan man få en domstol att besluta om ett åläggande om det finns bevis på att en granne bygger på din mark eller bygger utan licenser och att bygget påverkar din fastighet. Om du till exempel bor i … Continued
Nu när byggandet har kommit igång igen och priserna stiger i de flesta områden i Spanien, är det vanligt att folk köper mark för nybyggnation. Detta kan vara ett väldigt bra sätt att få sitt drömboende där vi kan förhandla … Continued
Akronymet AFO – Asimilado Fuera de ordenación – har blivit ett modeord i de lantliga delarna av Spanien. Detta för att regionala myndigheter har infört ett regelverk för fastigheter som är byggda på landsbygden som saknar antingen bygglov från kommunen … Continued
I Spanien finns inga legala krav att registrera en fastighet I fastighetsregistret. Emellertid, undlåtenhet att göra så och skillnader mellan verklighet och registret kan ha seriösa och ibland oförutsedda konsekvenser för din fastighet. Om du till exempel har en fastighet … Continued
