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 … Fortsættes
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 … Fortsættes
On 17th September 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 … Fortsættes
With the travel ban likely to continue into the summer do you need advice about your property in Spain? We can provide legal advice, arrange property management and security in all areas of Spain and the islands. Property owners may … Fortsættes
Royal Decree-Law 11/2020 has established measures to support families that live in a rented property and cannot pay the rental due to the COVID-19 crisis. Tenants can request a postponement in the payment of the rentals (including other expenses to … Fortsættes
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 … Fortsættes
In Spain it is possible to obtain court injunctions where there is evidence that a neighbour is building on part of your property or building without a licence and the construction affects your property rights. For example, if you live … Fortsættes
With construction commencing again and prices rising in most areas of Spain many people are buying property off plan. This can be a very good way to purchase with payment in instalments until the construction is completed. Buying in this … Fortsættes
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 … Fortsættes
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 … Fortsættes
Clients who own property in Spain are often concerned about both the taxes they will pay on sale and the transfer of their funds after sale. For British clients there can be the additional worry about converting the funds into … Fortsættes
Ensure that the legal title is checked and that the property can be sold free of any debts and charges Establish with an English speaking independent lawyer if the property is fully licenced and that no administrative or legal sanctions … Fortsættes
