A challenge the Administration always has is to set a value for each property. The importance of the value means to choose the tax base and, therefore, the amount of taxes the Tax Agency collects. You might have heard about the Catastral Value (Valor catastral). This is the value Catastro gives to your property so we can calculate the council… Read more »
Buyers in Spain can soon trust estate agents.
New laws for estate agents in Spain? We are not sure these rules can be enforced! Back in 2008, we approached the Orihuela Costa town hall to see if they would work with us in formulating a set of guidelines for estate agents to follow. We had little success but now it appears, the Valencian Government is trying to establish new… Read more »
Remote working in Spain is a reality for thousands.
Covid -19 has influenced society in many ways since March 2020. How many of the positives like homemade meals, family quiz nights on zoon and home exercise will survive, remains to be seen. A trend that was happening anyway especially with Brexit too having created the perfect storm is one of people living and working in Spain, yet earning wages… Read more »
Will property prices fall in Spain after Brexit?
Will property prices fall in Spain after Brexit? Like it or not. Brexit is now a reality and UK citizens dreaming of property in Spain might need to assess before taking the plunge. But will buying Spanish property still be the cost-saving route to a comfortable lifestyle in the sun it has always been for British expats? Or could a… Read more »
Property business in Spain, Equity Release and donation
I remember writing the newsletter this time last year and all the talk was “Brexit” with a nod to the Corona Virus and the associated lockdowns which we thought at the time could last for weeks! Well, things look very similar but with a few solid glimmers of light on the horizon. Green shoots, I think is the fashionable term. … Read more »
Plot for sale in San Miguel de Salinas
10,000 Sqm Plot for sale in San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante, Spain. This Plot of land for sale is ready for development. Maybe you want to beat Brexit with a new life in Spain? This might be it! Situated in the Hacienda “ERA” on the outskirts of the village of San Miguel de Salinas. This Plot for sale in San… Read more »
Evictions in Spain
Evictions in Spain have had some legal changes over the past week, with new regulations. These entered into law in Spain on 23/12/20 and will apply until 9/5/21, which is currently the official end of the State of Alarm. Contrary to what many people think, there is not a speedy process for evictions in Spain. It can still take 6… Read more »
Tips for Buying a Property in Spain
Here are some useful tips for buying a property in Spain. As a result of covid-19, we are seeing many people make life choices and decide to move to Spain this year or next. Assumptions Firstly, do not assume that buying property in Spain is anything like buying property in Ireland, the UK, or your country. Everywhere has different laws… Read more »
Sell in Spain Without Getting on a Plane
One impact of coronavirus is that many people have decided to sell in Spain without getting on a plane to come out here, as with lockdown they just want to arrange things in the easiest way. How to Sell Without Travelling If you feel that your property in Spain is in good order and tidy and you have a set… Read more »
Bank Repossession Buying in Spain
The covid 19 crisis means that buyers are looking for bargain property in Spain, and we can help. During the last economic crisis, around 2008 people did a lot of bank repossession buying in Spain. A recession, due to Coronavirus, is imminent and a recession means property prices drop. Economists are telling us it will be a very quick return… Read more »