Information about Spanish planning permission

A new urban law that affects rustic properties

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Did you know that even minor home improvements and refurbishments need planning permission in Spain? The town hall must give a licence for work to go ahead or you risk a hefty financial penalty. In...

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Swimming pools in Spain

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

They look lovely and inviting, particularly in summer. However, having a swimming pool in Spain also brings with it some responsibilities. They need upkeep throughout the year and their maintenance...

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Clamp down on building work in Spain

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Have you made any of these improvements to your Spanish property? built a shed enclosed your conservatory by installing windows built a conservatory built a swimming pool paved the patio...

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Not quite perfect. Dealing with defects.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

What happens when your dream home in Spain turns out to be not quite as perfect as you thought at first? What can you do when you spot defects in your new Spanish property? The good news is that...

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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...
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The Energy Performance Certificate in Spain

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The Spanish Land Registry

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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?

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Information about Spanish planning permission

A new urban law that affects rustic properties

Swimming pools in Spain

Clamp down on building work in Spain

Not quite perfect. Dealing with defects.