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.
Spanish Government proposes a new tax on Non-EU Foreign Buyers
The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) in 2025 has proposed a new law aimed at promoting affordable rental housing. Although the package includes several tax reforms, the most controversial measure is the creation of a State Complementary Tax bill on Transfer Tax to Non-Residents in the European Union. This new tax would affect non-EU foreign buyers purchasing property in Spain. The stated goal: to curb speculative pressure in the housing market. But… at what cost?
Do You Need a License to Rent Out Your Holiday Home in Spain?
If you are a property owner considering renting out your holiday home in Spain, it is important to understand the legal landscape. With tourism booming, regional governments have tightened rules, and in many cases, a license is mandatory
Tourist Regulations in Javea and Denia
Latest Developments in Tourist Rental Regulations in Jávea and Dénia. Temporary suspensions and upcoming changes for holiday lets in the Marina Alta
Possible Property Ownership Tax changes in Spain
On Monday 13 January Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, announced a raft of measures targeting non-EU citizens who are not resident in Spain. These include imposing a tax on real estate purchases to effectively restrict non-residents from buying a property in Spain.
Expert Tips for Americans Moving to Spain
At My Lawyer in Spain, we help many nationalities move to Spain and in 2023/4 we have been helping Americans (and Canadians) make the move.
In this insightful YouTube recording, Alex Radford engages in a valuable conversation with an American about the intricacies of purchasing a property in Spain.
Expat Seminar – Legal & Financial Affairs
Is now the time to think about your financial and/or legal affairs? If you are new to Spain, have a holiday home here or have been living here for a while, now could be the ideal time to get organised and this event could be just what you need. It’s always a good idea to review your legal and financial matters regularly.
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.