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The community of owners in Spain

Sunday, September 21, 2014

There are countless urbanisations each hosting their own community of property owners (Comunidad de Proprietarios) throughout Spain. On the whole they can be beneficial organisations. The intention...

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Who is buying property in Spain?

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

One headline after another has provided a confusing picture over the last year of just how well the Spanish housing market is doing. With the release of the ‘Estadística Registral Inmobiliaria’ we...

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Things are getting better in Spain, aren't they?

Thursday, July 24, 2014

At one time a glance at the Spanish skyline, at least in any coastal region, was likely to take in a handful of cranes. Then came the downturn and the cranes disappeared and went into storage. Until...

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Glossary of legal and tax professionals in Spain

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Abogados, gestorias, asesores, inmobiliarias, notarias, economistas… the list of Spanish professionals you might come across when buying and selling your Spanish property, just goes on. Which would...

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Applying for a mortgage in Spain

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

You’ve seen the house of your dreams in Spain, but it’s a little more than you expected to pay. Or perhaps, you are wanting a holiday home and you can’t quite stretch to paying the asking price all...

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The power of attorney in Spain

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

If you are wanting to buy a property in Spain but are finding it difficult to spend the necessary time out here, there are other options. Not everyone finds it convenient to spend time waiting for...

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What to expect when buying a house in Spain

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

You’ve found the house in Spain you’ve always wanted and now it’s all systems go. But you’re not buying a property in your own country and all the usual routines that you’ve probably been through...

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How much does it cost to buy a house in Spain?

Thursday, June 19, 2014

It’s a good time to buy and we are seeing many people who perhaps thought a house in Spain was out of their price range, suddenly realising that they can buy one after all. Once you’ve got the idea...

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Making checks before you buy a property in Spain

Making checks before you buy in Spain

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Now is the time to buy in Spain. There are many properties to choose from offering every facility imaginable. Rustic or town, apartment or villa, spacious or compact – the choice is yours. You might...

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Choosing a property in Spain

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Spain, remains a popular destination for those aspiring to buy a property abroad. For those living in Europe, Spain is easily accessible and the weather is predictable. It’s a large country and there...

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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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