How many different types of olive oil are there? Which one should you be using? One of the most important ingredients to a healthy Mediterranean diet is, of course, olive oil. Spain produces approximately 45% of the world’s olive oil. There are many different varieties of olives and the Picual olives are the most commonly used as they have a... Read more »
Supreme Court Rules Los Lagos de Santamaría Investor Can Claim Deposit
A Recent Precedent extends the Supreme Court Judgement Ruling to Refund Off-Plan Deposits to Individual Investors, not just ordinary consumers. The Supreme Court ruling in 2015 set a precedent for Banks to have to pay investors back the deposits they put down on homes sold off-plan, because by Spanish Law 57/1968 (Consumer protection law) when off-plan deposits were paid into... Read more »
Films With A Spanish Feel
Films with a Spanish Feel and Atmosphere Worth Watching If you like historical fiction, we recommend the movies “Pan’s labyrinth” , Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning, beautiful and brutal historical adventure set in Navarra. This is set just after the Spanish Civil War and is a story of a girl who moves to an old mill and discovers a labyrinth (at... Read more »
Buying a Property in Spain
Under Spanish law, debts can be linked to a property. What does this mean? Briefly, you can buy a property with a debt attached. You can inherit a debt from the previous owner. That is the main reason why it is so important to do the appropriate checks in the Land Registry Office before completion. By using Spanish Solutions you... Read more »
What books can I read to learn more about Spain? Part 1
What books can I read to learn more about Spain? Inspired by a recent forum thread, I decided to compile some information for those looking for books to help gain an insight into Spanish history or either set in Spain with a Spanish atmosphere. Too many of us have spent years either living in Spain or visiting Spain, with very... Read more »
Changing Pool Sand
Did you know sand in a swimming pool filter should be changed? Experts recommend changing the sand every five years. Filters can go 20 years or more without changing the sand and still do the job, they are not as efficient as they should be. Filter sand has been ground to a size of .45 to .55 mm in diameter... Read more »
“Regaining my deposit on a property in Spain”
Received this from a grateful client. “I’m just emailing to let you know that the funds are now safely in my bank account. Would you thank all of the team for making it happen. I’ve written a testimonial below for your website. I have to thank the whole team at Spanish Solutions for the amazing help and support they have... Read more »
Property Purchasing in Spain
Help with buying a property in Spain can be hard to find. Purchasing a property can often seem like a daunting process. Our team assists so that you, the client, can relax in the full knowledge that the process will be made as easy and stress-free as possible. From double checking the legalities of the property purchase to providing advice... Read more »
Legal Advice
LEGAL ADVICE/SOLICITORS Sometimes I think people forget (because we do so much) that we also provide legal advice via our professional solicitor and barrister. We have 12 years of experience of the process of buying and selling houses in Spain, so please contact us also if you need help with this service. The Spanish Legal system works very differently from... Read more »
Communities and the Role of the President Part 1
Communities and the Role of the President What is a community? Most but not all people buying a home in Spain will automatically become a member of a community. They will be expected to contribute financially to the community in line with their share or “coefficient”. This share is written into the title deeds “Escritura” of the purchased property and... Read more »