The price you pay in Spain
In the final part of this series on Costa del Sol property development, we review the fees and taxes a vendor has to pay before starting work, during the build, and at the time of sale
VAT law of the land
Part two of our series on the tax implications of buying, selling and developing urban land in Spain
Buying and selling urban land in Spain
With more and more people looking for building plots to develop property on the Costa del Sol, here's the first article in a series about buyers’ taxes depending on the seller's status
Costa del Century
This month, let's take a trip 100 years back in time to trace the rise of Spain's favourite holiday and second-home destination
Getting Spanish nationality and residency now easier than ever for foreign investors
Spain has introduced new laws and revised existing legislation to streamline processes
New law in Spain offers fewer safeguards for off-plan property buyers
Changes that come into effect from January 1, 2016, leave consumers at much greater risk of financial losses. Only banks and insurers look set to benefit
A tale of two Spanish property markets
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times... Now we're living in an interesting time, when two very different real-estate markets exist, like parallel realities, at the same time
Bricks under the sun are back on the rise
The market is back on track and Andalucia is still buyers’ favourite spot
Holiday renter beware!
If you're planning to rent a property in Spain, or elsewhere, for your holidays this year, it's worth asking a few questions before parting with your money
Buying a new new home in Spain
Purchasing a brand-new or off-plan property in Spain can be more complex, and risky, than buying a resale home, unless you, or your lawyer, ensure you check the details and know your rights, before signing the contract, handing over a deposit, and until you receive the keys
United we stand
For many overseas buyers, purchasing a property in a development in Spain also means joining a community of owners for the first time. Here are some ideas of what you should consider and check before sharing your, and everyone else's, backyard
Forever blowing bubbles
It's not just premium areas on the Costa del Sol that are recovering rapidly. All over Europe, property prices and sales are surging in select spots where demand outstrips supply and where the wealthy want to buy
Property in Spain: The facts behind the figures
The latest data on property sales in Spain shows signs of improvement
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
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
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
2014: The Spanish property year in figures
OP columnist Adam Neale looks back at the last 12 months in the Spanish real-estate marketplace
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
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
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
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
An end, at last, to fighting on the beaches
Property Insider Adam Neale on the new coastal legislation
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
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
Unwanted complements
Columnist Adam Neale advises expats on how to put up a fight for their rights with property tax
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