Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:18 pm. You’ve found your property, you’ve checked it’s the right one for you and now it’s all systems go. So what happens next? We can sometimes assume that the purchasing process in one country is the same as you will encounter elsewhere. However, this is not necessarily […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:18 pm. You have made the decision that you want to buy a house in Spain. You are not on your own. Many people, living all over the world, make this decision every year. In fact, the number of foreigners buying in Spain has gradually been increasing as […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:19 pm. One of the main concerns that people have when buying property in Spain is ‘how can we make sure that this Spanish property is problem-free?’. Of course, this anxiety isn’t exclusive to Spain. Buying a house is a very big commitment and no matter how carefully […]

Last updated on March 19th, 2020 at 03:11 pm. Inheritance tax for non-residents has traditionally been much higher in Spain than for residents.  This has been drawn to the attention of the European courts and Spain has been told to change its practices. No doubt, in due course they will. In the meantime inheritance tax […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:20 pm. You’ve bought your home in Spain. Congratulations! Hopefully this will be the start of many happy years here. Whether you have bought a Spanish property to enjoy at holiday time, to live in or to rent out as an investment, you’ve taken a big step. Now, […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:24 pm. At one time a glance at the Spanish skyline, at least in any coastal region, was likely to take in a handful of cranes. Then came the downturn and the cranes disappeared and went into storage. Until now. In some parts of the country, the giants […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:26 pm. You’ve found the house in Spain you’ve always wanted and now it’s all systems go. But you’re not buying a property in your own country and all the usual routines that you’ve probably been through before are absent.  So what can you expect? The NIE If […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:26 pm. It’s a good time to buy and we are seeing many people who perhaps thought a house in Spain was out of their price range, suddenly realising that they can buy one after all. Once you’ve got the idea, then the next step is working out […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:27 pm. Now is the time to buy in Spain. There are many properties to choose from offering every facility imaginable. Rustic or town, apartment or villa, spacious or compact – the choice is yours. You might have seen your ideal property on an inspection trip in Spain […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:34 pm. Everyone wants to keep their costs down when buying property in Spain. It’s understandable that prospective Spanish property owners want to ensure that the buying process takes as little from their hard-earned savings as possible. However, it’s a fine line between cutting your costs and risking […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:34 pm. Sometimes reading the press you get the impression that everyone has stopped buying houses in Spain. It’s not true. Foreign buyers have actually increased in relation to the number of Spanish buyers. Overall numbers have dropped but there are plenty of people who still want to […]

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 04:35 pm. Owning your own company or business is what many people aspire to. The additional responsibilities and bureaucratic requirements are balanced by the freedom and self-governance that being your own boss can bring. There are some other potential benefits too that you might not even have been […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]