Vera Liprandi, Partner at the Tenerife office of De Cotta Law Since 1st January 2021 British citizens who wish to buy or inherit rustic land in the Canary Islands must obtain a military authorization, in accordance with an old law … Continuado
In 2025, Spain introduced important changes in its regulations regarding holiday rentals. The aim is to reconcile the boom in the tourism sector with the rights of residents and their right to access to housing. These changes affect homeowners as … Continuado
As a law firm serving the international community in Spain, we are often approached by ‘heir-hunters’ or companies who specialise in tracing lost relatives. Over the last 30 or more years of immigration, residence and property purchase by British nationals … Continuado
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 … Continuado
Since I joined De Cotta Law in 2021, I have spoken to lots of clients about the ‘90 in 180 day rule’. Many Brits claim that this is unduly restrictive, with some of them even deciding to sell their second … Continuado
The regional government of Andalucia has just approved a Decree removing Wealth tax which was payable by those individuals with assets of 700.000€ (non-residents for Spanish assets) or 1.000.000€ for residents on their worldwide estate. This would be attractive to … Continuado
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 … Continuado
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 … Continuado
El Real Decreto Ley 11/2020 establece medidas de apoyo a las unidades familiares que residan en una vivienda alquilada y que con motivo de la crisis del COVID-19 no puedan hacer frente al pago de la renta. La moratoria arrendaticia … Continuado
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 … Continuado
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 … Continuado
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 … Continuado
