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Spain’s Supreme Court annuls the Rental Registration Number (NRA) for Tourist Homes

Alex Radford — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:44:42 +0000

The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling declaring the nullity of the Rental Registration Number (NRA) for short-term rentals – a measure pushed by the central government that forced owners to obtain a nationwide registration code with the Land Registry, before listing their properties on digital platforms.

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Spanish Government proposes a new tax on Non-EU Foreign Buyers

Patricia Ruiz — Wed, 28 May 2025 05:57:11 +0000

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?

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Do You Need a License to Rent Out Your Holiday Home in Spain?

My Lawyer in Spain — Sat, 17 May 2025 12:11:12 +0000

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

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Tourist Regulations in Javea and Denia

Laura Albors Jover — Thu, 15 May 2025 10:26:18 +0000

Latest Developments in Tourist Rental Regulations in Jávea and Dénia. Temporary suspensions and upcoming changes for holiday lets in the Marina Alta

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Possible Property Ownership Tax changes in Spain

My Lawyer in Spain — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:41:21 +0000

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.

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Expert Tips for Americans Moving to Spain

My Lawyer in Spain — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:28:13 +0000

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.

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Expat Seminar – Legal & Financial Affairs

My Lawyer in Spain — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:29:05 +0000

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.

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Living in Spain after Brexit, residency & visas

Alex Radford — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:28:19 +0000

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.

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EU Regulations – Brexit, currency transfers and the law

Alex Radford — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:22:49 +0000

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.

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Wills and Probate in Spain

Alex Radford — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:18:02 +0000

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?

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