Spain hasbeen for many years seen as a very solid property investment. From 1996 to 2007 the average house prices in Spain rose by 197%. Foreigners bought here to retire, to not miss the boom, to get a piece of that rental income, and of course to get themselves on the Spanish property ladder. What happened with Spanish house prices... Read more »
Habitation Certificate – Expiry
Sometimes clients ask how long does a Habitation Certificate last? Often clients in the Valencia or Murcia region approach us for help selling. One thing they have heard about is that their habitation certificate needs to be up to date. What is a Habitation Certificate? This is a document granted when a property is constructed and has been approved as... Read more »
How to get a Spanish Residency Card (now TIE)?
There is a good deal of discussion in place regarding how to get the Spanish Residency card (now TIE) and Brexit. We have had been inundated with new enquiries from people living in Spain, who have not yet become a Spanish Resident and wish to take that step now. Thus, if you wish to become registered as Spanish Resident with... Read more »
Do you need and how to make a Spanish Will?
Anyone who has assets in Spain, in the form of property, bank accounts or any asset, should make a Will detailing exactly what they wish to happen in the event of death. Do you know how to make a Spanish Will? Otherwise, your beneficiaries will struggle with a lengthy and expensive process of getting their inheritance in Spain and the... Read more »
How to Obtain a Tourist Licence (Valencia Community)
Now that we are receiving a number of enquiries about registering a property in the Valencian Community we wish to provide clients with some information about obtain a Tourist Licence. As it is a complex matter, we are setting the information out as clearly as possible. We also can help you to calculate the tax on rental income in Spain.... Read more »
Legal help in Pilar de La Horadada.
October 1st 2020. Update on Pilar de La Horadada office: Unfortunately, we have decided to listen to our own advice and the office in Pilar De La Horadada will not reopen until Easter 2021. We are still very much available to help our clients with legal help, property advice, tax-efficient plans etc. from our La Zenia office and we can,... Read more »
Spanish Wills for People with Assets in Spain – Important
If you own property, have a bank account, a car or other assets in Spain, you need to write a Spanish Will. It does not matter whether you are Non-Resident or Resident, it is important to have a separate Will. This is a Will prepared and registered in Spain, covering just your assets in Spain. Have a Will in Spain... Read more »
Renting your home in Spain
There are many things that you need to rent your home in Spain, not just a good estate agent. Spanish Solutions work with a number of top agents in the region from Alicante to Murcia and everywhere in between. Although we are “only” a law and taxation office, we have a Spanish property package that may suit you, save you... Read more »
Litigation for Construction Problems
Something we, in Spanish Solutions, have a great deal of experience with is litigation for construction problems. There are good builders and there are bad builders here just like there are back home. Sometimes the mistakes by bad builders need a lawyer to push the situation. Otherwise the problem is never going to get resolved and the clients cannot enjoy... Read more »
Requirements for Spanish Residency (now a TIE)
The requirements to apply for your Spanish Residency (now a TIE) depend on the City that you are registered in the Padron. In Alicante the following documentation will be requested: NIE ( Número de identidad de extranjero- or tax number) Padron up to date (no more than 3 months old) Original Passport Residencia form (Spanish Solutions can provide this) 3... Read more »