A new law on community votes to ban holiday rentals now only requires a majority, writes Adam Neale
SUMMER is coming, a time when many urbanisation dwellers suffer from holiday let overload as tourists take over their pools and gardens.
But not any...
Costa del Sol property sector eyes strong positives, writes Adam Neale
Home prices have risen solidly, that's true, but they remain well below the level of most major centres in Europe and other parts of the world
Politics aside, Andalucia’s new right-wing coalition is good news for taxpayers, writes Adam Neale
The change in direction is designed to make Andalucia more attractive to investors, both national and international
Why foreign investors keep the property market booming but don’t want new builds
Interest in the property market is at an all-time high with foreign investors, but it seems they’re not interested in new builds, writes Adam Neale
What registering as a resident in Spain means for your taxes
ISSUES surrounding residency and taxation are important to any overseas buyer purchasing a property in Spain.
Ultimately you want to avoid dreaded Double Taxation...
Are Spanish valuations worth the paper they are written on?
IT is often said something is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it.
This is true but in order for a...
All you need to know about Spain’s ‘patrimonio’ wealth tax
Wealth tax is the one that takes many foreign residents by surprise
WANTED: Real estate professionals in Spain – no knowledge or ethics necessary
REAL estate is arguably the most important economic activity on the Costa del Sol and employs a good deal of its working population. A...
How does income tax for non-resident homeowners in Spain work?
IF you are a foreign citizen but a non-resident homeowner in Spain there is a tax that applies to you: Non-Resident Income Tax. In...
Beware Marbella, Estepona is the new hotspot on the Costa del Sol
FOR decades Estepona lived in the shadow of its rich, glamorous neighbour Marbella, but now things are changing.
Marbella is still very much in...
Estepona is beginning to rival Marbella in the property stakes
A RECENT article on the Costa del Sol's property market, on Mark Stücklin's Spanish Property Insight website, caught my attention because it stated that...
The costs of selling on the Costa, part 2
IN my previous column, we covered the two taxes vendors have to pay upon the sale of property.
While the first of these, municipal...
The costs of selling on the Costa, part 1
Find out about the costs you'll have to cover before and after you find a buyer.
Although buyers are liable for the lion's share...
Property insider: House contracts in Spain
How to ensure you obtain a secure deposit and contract when buying a house in Spain
Property Insider: Do your research before chosing a company to build your home
If you are planning on developing a new property here, I'd suggest you carry out two basic steps before choosing a builder.
Costa del Sol is still hot property
San Roque, where the exclusive enclave of Sotogrande is located, saw total sales climb a huge 26.7% for the quarter, albeit down 4.6% compared to the final quarter last year
No more capital gains on losses
Justice will prevail in Spain after all, but only for the very patient
How to find your perfect property on the Costa del Sol
Wherever you're thinking of looking for your next home, purchasing a less than perfect property in the best possible location always makes more sense than buying an ideal home in the wrong place
Why getting an energy efficiency certificate for your property is essential
Owners are required to contract a registered technician to produce a report
How homeowners can beat Brexit
If you're a UK resident with property in Spain, there are still ways to make Brexit work in your favour
The forecast? Sunshine and bright skies for Marbella
Marbella is back and may be better than ever
The tax implications of letting property to holidaymakers in Spain
The general rule is that if you earn any income from a property you own and let in Spain, you are liable for taxation
Sun still shining on Costa del Sol with record tourist numbers and the ongoing recovery of housing market
From January to the end of June, Andalucia welcomed close to 8.4 million visitors
What to look for in a Spanish project manager
Project managers can help things run smoothly, as long as they are professionals
Register your Spanish tourist property or else…
Now Andalucia's new holiday rental rules are in force, other regions of Spain suggest it pays to register now rather than risk a fine
New Junta holiday rental rules from May 2016
New Junta rules for tourist accommodation rentals begin in May, but what exactly do they all mean?
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Costa del Sol financial ‘nerve centre’ raided as part of operation to smash Europe-wide ‘super cartel’
Spanish police have played a key part in an enormous operation to smash a continent-spanning ‘super cartel’ thought to be responsible for the import...
