Our Blog is designed to keep you up to date with developments of Spanish law and news.
You will also find some of our Top Tips for different areas of law to give you some key advice when requiring legal services in Spain. If you cannot find what you are looking for or would like to discuss a matter further, please contact us.
The Brexit Decree
On March 1st the Spanish Government passed a law to maintain the Spanish residence status of British subjects until December 2020 if there is ‘no-deal Brexit’ agreement.
Rights of owners who buy off-plan properties
Information about the Rights of Owners who buy off-plan properties in Spain, including the process and how you can make any claim after you have taken possession of the property.
Tips for Renting a Spanish Property
Tips and advice for people thinking about renting a property in Spain.
Spanish Inheritance Tax: Introduction & Recent Changes in Regulation
Spanish inheritance tax is a national tax but the Autonomous Regions have the power to regulate some aspects. In fact many regions have approved lower tax rates and other benefits that significantly reduce the tax burden.
Series – Wills: Locating a Spanish Will
If you have lost a loved one and are seeking a copy of their Spanish will, we set out the process to be followed in order to obtain a copy of their last Spanish will.
Buying a Bank Repossessed Spanish Property
Alex Radford shares his tips on buying a residential property from Solvia, the real estate arm of Banco Sabadell.
You and the Law in Spain
David Searl’s ‘You & the Law in Spain’, updated regularly for the past 30 years, has been re-launched by its new publisher and co-author, Alex Radford. The book is the ‘complete and readable guide to Spanish Law for foreigners’.
Key legal requirements of living in Spain
Although we do not know the real meaning of Brexit for Brits living in Spain, it seems fairly obvious that being correctly registered here would at least reduce the complications of ownership and residence. The following are some examples of our findings;
Tips if you have a car accident in Spain
Being prepared for something does not mean that it is likely to happen, but if you do know what to do you could minimise the damage. Read on to find out our tips if you are involved in a car accident in Spain.
5 things you should know about the floor clause
Much has been written recently about the floor clause (Clausula Suelo) in Mortgages. My Lawyer in Spain investigate what this is and how you can find out if you have one.