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.
Living in Spain after Brexit, residency & visas
As of 1 January 2021 any UK passport holder wishing to stay in Spain for longer than 90 nights in a 180 night period has to apply for a visa.
EU Regulations – Brexit, currency transfers and the law
Of particular note to people making international money transfers is the fact that UK financial service firms lost their financial services passports on 1st January 2021.
Wills and Probate in Spain
Do you have a Spanish Will for your assets in Spain? Do you need one? What happens when someone dies in Spain? What is the process?
The Buying Process for Moving to Spain
Are you thinking about buying property in Spain for a holiday rental, or permanent move?
In our online webinar on Friday 22 May we covered the topic Buying in Spain – the legal process.
Changes to Mortgage Law in 2019
The new Mortgage Law came into force in Spain on 16 June 2019 as a result of an EU directive to bring mortgages in Spain and all EU lending across member states into line, and especially to improve the transparency and behaviour of mortgage lenders.
New Regulation for Rentals in Spain
New rental regulation in Spain affecting properties used for habitual residence and does not affect commercial properties or vacational residences.
Tax Reduction in Andalucia Region
From 11 April 2019 the Andalucia region has new reduced tax rates for some of the most relevant taxes thanks to Regulation 1/2019 of 9 April which has been passed with the aim to encourage economic activity in this region.
Latest Brexit Update
Update on the Brexit including information from the British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley
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.
Regulation for Estate Agents
On 26 April the Andalucian Parliament passed a new regulation in Law 1/2018, of April 26 which will affect management and real estate agencies in the region.