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
We are often asked by British citizens coming to Spain to buy property – Where do I pay my tax? The double taxation relief treaty between Spain and the UK is not an EU agreement and at least initially, will
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
Our busy international law firm is looking for a 2 -3 year qualified Spanish abogado with experience in conveyancing and Civil Law. The position is at our Mijas Costa office where you will work with our Head of Conveyancing to
This is an area that will remain unchanged post Brexit. The law that will govern succession and who will receive your assets on death will not change. The application of your law of nationality has been recognized and formalized in
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,
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vera-liprandi-ba794223_house-hunting-in-the-canary-islands-a-villa-activity-6608267208110022656-PB21 The Partner at our Tenerife Office was interviewed recently by the New York Times. Vera Liprandi is a Spanish and Italian lawyer with considerable experience in conveyancing and commercial matters. De Cotta Law deals with all types of property
De Cotta partner Jonathan Sutton has been qualified as an English solicitor for nearly 20 years and has practised as a lawyer with De Cotta Law in Spain since 2005. This week Jon was sworn in as a Spanish abogado.
This is an area that will remain unchanged post Brexit. The law that will govern succession and who will receive your assets on death will not change. The application of your law of nationality has been recognized and formalized in
The new law of 3/2019 for Urgent Environmental and territorial measures for irregular building in Andalucia has repealed the law of 6/2012 and the Decree of 2/2012.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
The Double taxation relief treaty between Spain and the UK is not an EU agreement and at least initially, will not be affected by Brexit. It may be revisited in future years once the dust has settled on any deal
From 1st September a new law has come into effect about children leaving Spanish territory. It is particularly important where a child is not travelling with a parent. These security measures mean that any parent who wants their children to
