The ins and out of immigration in Spain
If you're not a Spanish national but want to live in the country for more than 90 days a year, the law requires you to become resident
The times they have a’ changed
Spain may not have emerged from 'la crisis' yet, but, in prime areas of the Costa del Sol, property is selling faster than it has for years
Is Malaga the new Barcelona?
International airport? Check. High-speed rail line? Check. Mediterranean lifestyle? Check. Sandy beaches? Check. Picasso museum? Check. Almost 1,000 kilometres apart, the two cities are closer than they seem
Legal changes planned for holiday rentals in Spain
At the start of 2015, the Junta de Andalucía aims to pass new legislation to regulate the short-term rental market, raising standards for tourists and requiring owners to register apartments and declare earnings
2014: The Spanish property year in figures
OP columnist Adam Neale looks back at the last 12 months in the Spanish real-estate marketplace
Useful Spanish property tools for buyers and sellers are just a click away
If you're thinking about buying or selling property in Spain, one of the first, and best, places to start is online. Here are some of the most useful sites on the Internet...
Sell in haste or pay tax at leisure
From the start of next year, changes to Spanish income tax will affect two existing tax breaks, which could prove especially expensive for some vendors
Caveat Vendor: A brief guide to selling your home, part 2
Once a sale is completed, the seller is liable for various taxes which must be paid to different authorities
Is the bottom behind us?
Some experts are now cautiously expressing optimism 2014 may be the year that Spain's real-estate market starts to turn around
To buy or not to buy (property in Spain through a company)
Three considerations are most often cited as considerations for buying a property through a company in Spain: privacy, tax mitigation, and succession
Landlord of the manor: Letting your castle in Spain for the long-term
If you own a second home or investment property in Spain, the chances are you're thinking about letting it – or already have done – to cover running costs or earn extra income. Here's some food for thought...
Virtually, the same old estate agent’s spiel
Although the internet has changed the property business, just as it has many others, it looks like estate agents will still be around for a while
A new Spanish property boom or a bottom-feeding frenzy?
Some Costa del Sol agents and clients are even using the 'B' word, again. (As in 'boom'...)
The right to reside in Spain
Whether you're buying a home from a private owner or a developer in Spain, there's one piece of paper you should always check has been correctly issued... the License of Initial Occupation (Licencia de Primera Ocupación
How to avoid lemons in the countryside
If you're looking to buy a property in the country, getting good advice helps keep things sweet
Is anybody in there?
Adam Neale says that from his own experience and the latest research there may not be as many empty homes on the Costa as some may think
And the survey says: You need your property looking at
When buying property in Spain, it's all too easy to fall in love with the dream and forget about the reality of what may lie beneath the postcard-perfect image
Not the kind of ‘complement’ you want to receive
Everyone who buys a property in Spain is obliged to pay Property Transfer Tax
Building your dream home in Spain without having a nightmare
If you make good choices and hire good people, building your own home in the sun doesn't have to turn into a bad dream
An end, at last, to fighting on the beaches
Property Insider Adam Neale on the new coastal legislation
What should you pay, or be paid, for your property in Spain?
In this column we'll take a look at how valuations are calculated, who needs them, and how they can help you
What to consider when purchasing a plot in Spain: Part 1
Having recently looked at buying and selling a property in Spain, here's the first part of a short guide to buying land to build your own home...
Caveat Emptor, part 1: A short guide to buying a home in Spain
A brief rundown of the most important steps prospective buyers need to take when purchasing property in Spain
Would you trust an estate agent?
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Take it from me; I'm an estate agent
Caveat Emptor, part 2: A short guide to buying a home in Spain
Here's an overview of the expenses that will be coming out of your account to pay for your new home in Spain
Unwanted complements
Columnist Adam Neale advises expats on how to put up a fight for their rights with property tax
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