Spain Explained

A guide for foreigners on every aspect of safe property ownership in Spain

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Spanish habitation certificate

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:38 pm. Resale property in Spain, second occupancy or ‘used’. Whatever, you want to call it, buying an existing, older property has overtaken off-plan and new build purchase in popularity. There are advantages to buying resale properties that have increasingly come into their own. To begin with, you […]

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The difference between urban and rustic land

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:38 pm. 1. Suelo Urbano (Urban Land = Residential) This land can be legally built on. Development is permitted and the legal infrastructure for all necessary and basic services, including drainage, roads, pavements, electricity and water, is guaranteed by the Public Administration Office of the local or provincial […]

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More demolitions

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:39 pm. Do you have a property extension in Spain without the proper building licence to go with it? Many people have built upwards and outwards without applying for a licence. Something they would never do in their home country. Town halls are cracking down on people who […]

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A good Spanish solicitor is important for selling too

Last updated on June 3rd, 2020 at 07:23 pm. Most Spanish property purchasers recognise the importance of having good legal representation. However, not all Spanish property sellers are as aware of the need.  Although the buyer’s solicitor will take the lead during the buying and selling process in Spain, you do need your own representative […]

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Mortgages with a floor but no ceiling

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:40 pm. It should be a time for rejoicing for anyone with a mortgage. With interest rates so low, provided you are still in employment, you should at least be enjoying the lowest level of mortgage repayments you could hope for. However, not all home owners with a […]

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Two registers to record your Spanish property

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Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:42 pm. There are two Spanish property registers. This can be confusing for people used to a different system in their own country. What is even more confusing is that each register contains a different type of information about the property. The Catastro The Catastro register includes the official valuation […]

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Expensive small print on your Spanish mortgage

Last updated on September 13th, 2019 at 09:13 am. We all know how difficult it can be to work your way through small print. Who actually does? Often written in legal terms, and as the name suggests, in very small letters, it is unintelligible to the majority of us. So, no wonder it caught some […]

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The Swedish market

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:42 pm. The good news is that the Swedish are continuing to buy houses in Spain. Although the British share of the market may have fallen, there is interest sprouting and growing in other parts of the world. Between 2008 and 2010 the number of Swedish buyers in […]

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Is it safe to buy a property in Spain?

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:43 pm. It’s true that there have been some problems in the past. However, by taking simple precautions you can ensure that any risks are reduced to a minimum. Millions of people have bought property safely in Spain and are now enjoying their dream homes. Our advice to […]

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Buying a property in Spain

Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 at 11:28 am. You can buy with confidence in Spain. However, as in every country, you need to take good advice and follow the correct procedures. We recommend that you: Take advice from the start to avoid any pitfalls Use only recommended and recognised estate agents Use only established […]

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Home improvement in Spain

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:44 pm. It can be a good alternative if you just need more room or some additional facilities. A Spanish property extension can be a good option if there is a new member of the family or the visitors are getting under your feet. In some of the […]

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Power of Attorney and Validation of Spanish legal documents

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:45 pm. A Power of Attorney, called a ‘Poder Notarial’ in Spanish, is a written authorisation to represent somebody in any kind of legal matters or transactions. For example: purchase of a property sale of a property probate in Spain obtaining a Spanish NIE number Power of Attorney […]

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Selling extended Spanish property

Last updated on June 3rd, 2020 at 07:23 pm. With the cost of buying and selling, plus the fact that buyers are like gold dust, more and more people are taking the option of making adaptations to their property to suite their changing needs. However, at some point there will need to be a sale […]

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The documents you need to sell your house in Spain

Last updated on June 3rd, 2020 at 07:24 pm. Where do you start when it comes to selling your property in Spain? Perhaps the first and foremost necessity in the current climate is a buyer. If you do manage to find someone who wants to buy your property at a price that is reasonable to […]

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What happens when the Spanish builder goes bankrupt?

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:47 pm. Unfortunately, these days, this is not an uncommon problem. What happens when the Spanish builder goes bankrupt can vary considerably depending upon whether the builder has arranged a bank guarantee or contracted an insurance policy to protect the stage payments already made by the purchaser. The […]

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The Professionals – estate agents and solicitors

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:47 pm. Buying or selling in Spain means taking account of the taxes you will have to pay as well as the cost of the agents and solicitors you will need to use. When you are estimating the money you need for either buying or selling a Spanish […]

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What you need to sell your house in Spain

Last updated on June 3rd, 2020 at 07:24 pm. Selling  property in Spain – documents needed Where do you start when it comes to selling your property in Spain? Perhaps the first and foremost necessity in the current climate is a buyer. If you do manage to find someone who wants to buy your property at a […]

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Property Auctions in Spain – All you need to know

Property Auctions in Spain

Last updated on June 5th, 2020 at 06:31 pm. With the current sluggishness in the market, people are turning to property auctions in Spain as one means of moving their property more quickly. Equally, for those looking for a bargain they can guarantee that those placing their house for sale are keen to sell. Of […]

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