A loved one has died or you have inherited assets in Spain? What is the Spanish Probate process? We are able to deal with Inheritance and Probate in Spain. It is a fact of life that the day will arrive when you will have to deal with a probate. Probates are always complicated, whether in Spain or your own country.... Read more »
Traffic Fines In Spain
The number of traffic fines in Spain has risen over the last few years. Leading to many people claiming that it is simply a way to increase income for regional Spanish Governments. We’ve taken a look at how to know if you’ve been fined and what your options are. The majority of fines are for parking in a prohibited area.... Read more »
The Valencian Fallas
Lights, gunpowder, monuments, flowers, traditional costumes, music, satire, emotions and a great deal of fun are the ingredients of a unique cocktail known as the Fallas Fiestas. Valencia celebrates each year the final days of the Winter and the arrival of Spring with spectacular fires and pyrotechnics. From March 15 to 19 (the feast of Saint Joseph, Father´s Day), Valencia... Read more »
Taxation of Rental Properties
Are you a non resident who owns a holiday home in Spain which you rent out? What do you know about the taxation of rental properties? The rental income of non Spanish residents should be declared in Spain. Even it is properly declared in the country where you are tax resident. (E.g. the UK which does expect its residents to... Read more »
Probate and Wills Spain 2020
Following a new European Law, there was a Probate and Wills change on the 17/08/2015 in Spain. Probate and Wills Change in Spain THIS ONLY APPLIES TO RESIDENTS OF SPAIN. If you are a Resident, please read the following. The regulation does not affect UK, Ireland nor Denmark. Because these countries didn’t accept this Act. SO ALL BRITISH; IRISH AND... Read more »
Taxes in Spain (Letters after Purchase)
Some people have come to us as they have unfortunately received a letter from the Hacienda ( Spanish Tax Authority) informing them that they had included a value in their Deeds that was well below the real value of the property and that they hadn’t in fact paid enough transfer tax. We have appealed successfully in many of these cases,... Read more »
Strange traditions in Spain
Here are just a few weird traditions you might come across at Christmas time in Spain. Caga Tió (“poo log”) A log painted with a smiley face who is cared for from El Dia de Inmaculada (December 8) until Christmas. On Christmas Day or Christmas Eve (it varies), the children beat the log (and throw him into the fire) singing... Read more »
Orihuela Medieval Market
We often give a recommendation to visit somewhere, but it is not often we provide a report on what it was like. One of the reasons that many live in Spain, and that so many people like to visit, is that the Spanish love to enjoy themselves, love fiestas and have a wonderful sense of fun and frivolity. Take for... Read more »
How do I buy a property in Spain and what are the costs?
1 Define your needs! So, you´re ready to buy in Spain. This is where the fun really begins. Whether or not you are familiar with the area, you need to get yourself over here, look around and decide what type of property you want. 2 Begin the search! Talk to an agent you trust and feel comfortable with and they... Read more »
Why we love Orihuela Costa
In no particular order, this area of the Costa Blanca is special because of: 1) The Weather – okay, at times there are rare rain days. But almost every other day of the year we enjoy the very unusual and pleasant microclimate as a result of the salt lakes of Torrevieja. The air is as clear and sparkling as pure... Read more »