On Friday 1 July the Marbella Congress, Fairs y Exhibitions Centre housed the first Congress that dealt with the Law relevant to Tourism. The event was organised by the Malaga Bar Association in collaboration with Marbella Town Hall. The seminar raised … Continued
We can now provide an update on the new law on holiday rentals in Andalucia. This will apply to all individual Urban rental properties and not solely to those owners who have three or more properties. The law will come … Continued
In Andalusia there are a number of properties, mainly private homes, on land not zoned for construction. Typically these properties have been built without a licence or without complying with the parameters of a building licence from a local authority, … Continued
SPANISH PROPERTY RATES – THE CATASTRO All properties in Spain have a rateable value. Rates, or council tax as it is now known in the UK, are locally charged and vary quite substantially with rural areas having much lower rates … Continued
De Cotta Law ran a very successful stand at the Place in the Sun exhibition in Manchester in March. Reyes Gomez, Spanish lawyer and our experienced paralegal Lauren Sykes attended with our partner, Jon Sutton who is registered with the … Continued
REDUCTION IN TAXES FOR NON RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNERS We are very pleased to report a reduction in three important taxes for non-resident property owners in Spain. In moves to encourage property purchases and ownership the Spanish government has announced that … Continued
Taxes on Spanish property purchases – important information Property prices are now recovering but it may be some years before they reach pre crisis levels. When purchasing Spanish a property in Andalucia the transmission tax (stamp duty) is 8% of … Continued
A large number of properties in Spain are jointly owned by spouses, partners or sometimes by brothers and sisters who have inherited property from their parents. It is not always possible for all the joint owners to travel when it … Continued
When you are buying a property in Spain it is advisable to appoint an independent specialist lawyer – abogado – who speaks your language. The lawyer will obtain a copy of the Land Registry entry or Escritura – conveyance deed – which … Continued
Many people will remember signing their Deeds, (Escritura), for their property at the Notary. Spanish Notaries are officials of the state and have extensive experience and knowledge. Sometimes the Notary asks a couple about their “matrimonial regime” and this can … Continued
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LAW HOLIDAY RENTALS LAW WILL COME INTO FORCE ON 12TH MAY – PLEASE READ OUR ARTICLE AT https://decottalaw.com/holiday-rentals-new-law/ FOR THE NEW RULES We are pleased to report that we have held another consultation with the Junta … Continued
Selling your Spanish property When you are selling property in Spain it is important to get independent legal advice. It is particularly important to ensure that your funds can be transferred back to Holland, Belgium, the UK or elsewhere having … Continued