Many British residents and visitors to Europe will have heard about the new EU’s Entry Exit System (EES). This will affect British residents living in Spain and is going to be positive for those who hold the TIE. The TIE … Continued
De Cotta Law were pleased to be present at the Place in the Sun exhibition in Birmingham. Many visitors to the event were looking for holiday properties, residential properties and Visas to move to Spain permanently. The opportunity to speak … Continued
A new law modifying various provisions on tourist accommodation, tourist flats, and hotel establishments came into force in February 2024 in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. Decree 31/2024. The previous regulation of 2011 was brought in at a time when … Continued
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 … Continued
In May De Cotta Law attended A Place In The Sun’s property exhibition at the ExCeL London. We answered many questions from property buyers and investors on all the legal issues arising from purchase, sale and rental of properties in … Continued
Last Monday 8 April, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced that his government wishes to eliminate the Golden Visa. The Golden Visa allows one to obtain Spanish residency by investing in Spain; the minimum investment being the purchase of … Continued
Despite Brexit, there are still a number of options for British nationals who wish to live in Spain. Three of the most popular visas are the: a) Non-Lucrative visa (“NLV”); b) Golden visa (“GV”); and c) Digital Nomad Visa (“DNV”) All … Continued
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 … Continued
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
For British nationals who wish to reside in Spain there are two main options. Non-Lucrative visa (“NLV”) is mainly aimed at those who are retired, although being retired is not a condition for applying. A Golden visa (“GV”) is for … Continued
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 … Continued
If you gift Spanish property to your children then there are various things that one needs to think about. What tax you will pay tends to be at the top of one´s list. As a Spanish non tax resident, regardless of … Continued