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Power of attorney: The easy way to your Spanish property

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Whether you are able to travel to Spain or not, the power of attorney can make the process of buying a property here a lot easier. In this article we explain what it is and how to go about making one...

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Moving on up

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Not everyone selling their property in Spain is leaving the country. There are times when a different type of property, perhaps in a different area, is what’s needed. What should you take into...

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A lucky break and the perfect property

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Buying a holiday home in Spain when you retire continues to be a popular option. For Claire a little luck helped her secure the perfect spot to enjoy her free time. When Claire retired, buying a...

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We like it so much we're buying again

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

When Paul and Donna Mclaren bought their first property in Spain they didn't realise just how much they would fall in love with Gran Alacant. Now, thirteen years later they're on the move...down the...

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Why compromise? Build your own in Spain

Thursday, October 6, 2016

It’s often said that to find your perfect property you must compromise. After all, you can’t expect to have everything you want in one location. But perhaps there is an alternative- why not build...

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Legal representation in Spain

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

When buying a property in Spain the additional costs of the buying process can soon add up. Paying for a solicitor is one of the main additional expenses that people incur and it is understandable...

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Customising your property with a mortgage

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Anthony Dewhurst had seen a property he wanted to buy. With a little extra funding, it could be made even more ideal for his family’s trips out to Spain. But could he get a mortgage to help with the...

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Doing your research - the community of owners

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

The community of owners is an important and influential group of people in Spain. Most properties belong to a community and you should check out the implications before you buy. The community of...

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Is your Spanish property ready to sell?

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

When you have made the decision, for whatever reason, that it’s time to move on, you want to sell your Spanish property as quickly as possible. In this article we look at an unforeseen complication...

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What exactly is the AIPP?

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Ábaco is a member of AIPP. In this article we explain a little more about this organisation and why membership can provide added assurance surrounding the services we offer. When buying a house in...

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There are no longer seven, now there are eleven reasons why a donation is really interesting in the Valencian Community (And another advantage in ISD for inheritances).

As you might already know from our previous publications, we can finally speak of a major modification to the inheritance and gift tax which implies an unquestionable improvement for the taxpayers of this tax and which undoubtedly favours and...
Spanish Inheritance Law: integral support in the process

As you know, Ábaco offers an inheritance service to complete the necessary formalities when someone dies and has property in Spain. Here, the transfer of ownership is not automatic in the same way that it is in other countries. We understand that...
The Energy Performance Certificate in Spain

We all know how important it is for our own pockets and the environment, to be energy savvy. The energy performance certificate in Spain is one way in which you can check that a property you are buying, or selling, is energy efficient. In this...
The Spanish Land Registry

Property in Spain should be registered on the Land Registry or ‘Registro de la Propiedad’. This is an official record of who the owners are and contains other important pieces of information. But what is the purpose of this register and how...
The Spanish Notary: What it is, role and fees

Not all countries have a notary to verify documents as they do in Spain. Here the Spanish notary is a very much respected individual whose office carries a clearly recognised ‘Notary’ sign and who trains for several additional years to qualify...
Estate agent regulations: What are they?

¿There are any estate agent regulations? Until recently, there was no official regulation required for estate agents in Spain. Now this is changing in some regions. In this article we explain what the new expectations will be, how your local agent...

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