Last year a new Protocol was published in Spain by the Secretary of State for Security No. 6/2020 to deal with cases of squatters and illegal occupiers of properties. It is always a shock if squatters or occupiers get into
Making the property market even more interesting in Spain is a major change to the local taxes normally payable by vendors or inheritors of property – the plus valia – or local capital gains improvement tax. The varying rates charged
Spanish property experts agree that we live in interesting times. As well as the remarkably quick recovery in purchases, sales and new constructions we are now seeing changes in taxation both regionally and locally which are likely to generate yet
For British nationals who wish to reside in Spain there are two main options: Non-Lucrative visas are for those who can show evidence of income outside of Spain and have private medical care. If you wish to apply for the
On Friday 8th October De Cotta Law partner Jonathan Sutton together with colleague Lauren Sykes and Samuel Baker attended the Cudeca Annual Gala Dinner at the Restaurant of Michelin Star Chef José Carlos García in Málaga. As with many events it
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
For British and non EU applicants the Golden Visa offers the possibility of acquiring a Spanish residency visa. The Law 14/2013 is designed to encourage investment in Spain and rewards property investors as well as entrepreneurs. The law states that
We are pleased to report that the Andalucian regional government has approved a law coming into force today Decree law 7/2021 of 27th April reducing taxes on the purchase of property in the region. With the plans to ease travel
Whether you are tax resident in Spain or own a holiday home here and live in another country the different tax system in Spain can seem very daunting. Every country has particular rules and obligations and by ensuring your affairs
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
The Royal Decree-Law 35/2020 has established the possibility for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers in Spain to request a rent deferral or a 50% rent reduction before 31/01/2021, if no agreement has been reached between the parties and
You will have heard of new Covid restrictions introduced in Spain. For updates on the current situation in English we recommend you refer to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/coronavirus- Many of our clients and those wishing to come to Spain will have a variety
