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5 Places to Live and Buy a Property in Spain

5 Places to Live and Buy a Property in Spain

Have you ever considered buying a property abroad to enjoy your holidays and retirement years? While there is some uncertainty about the BREXIT outcomes, the government has stated that retired expats will be able to keep their pensions. This means living abroad will...

Reasons to Make a Will in Spain

Reasons to Make a Will in Spain

Let’s face it, most of us do not like to think or talk about death. While most investors would pay a big amount in exchange for some certainty about the future, when we face something as certain as death we do not take the recommended steps. Making a will is a clever...

Legalising a UK Document for Use in Spain

Legalising a UK Document for Use in Spain

If you need to use any official document from the UK in Spain, you will need to legalise it. Without legalization, Spanish officials may not accept it. The most common legalizations of documents are related to: Education titles so that a candidate can show that he or...

Castilla Y León Spanish Region Removes the Succession Tax

Castilla Y León Spanish Region Removes the Succession Tax

Castilla y León is one of the 17 regions in which Spain is divided. We talk about it here today because, in these days, its government has started the process of removing the succession tax. Actually, if we want to be strict, this region will not remove the tax, but...

5 Spanish Cities Where Home Prices Have Risen More Than 10%

5 Spanish Cities Where Home Prices Have Risen More Than 10%

Spanish real estate seems to be a thriving sector in which to invest. In the last year the prices have risen about 5%, but in some cities, the rise has doubled that figure, reaching a 10% growth. Let’s take a look at them: Valencia Valencia is a well-known city for UK...

What a Tenant Should Know to Rent a Flat in Spain

What a Tenant Should Know to Rent a Flat in Spain

We have all been there: We see the amount of taxes we need to pay, and we think, “What do rich people do to avoid paying taxes?” When it comes to succession taxes, the first option is to make a donation. Is this a good option to pay less taxes? Let’s take a look. If...

Donation Vs. Inheritance – Which Is Best in Spain?

Donation Vs. Inheritance – Which Is Best in Spain?

We have all been there: We see the amount of taxes we need to pay, and we think, “What do rich people do to avoid paying taxes?” When it comes to succession taxes, the first option is to make a donation. Is this a good option to pay less taxes? Let’s take a look. The...

Common Mistakes When Selling a Property Abroad

Common Mistakes When Selling a Property Abroad

When you want to sell a property abroad, things are more complicated than selling in your own country. In this article, we want to discuss some common mistakes people make, and you will see that the legal issues are not the main problem. Asking the Wrong Price The...

New Spanish Government Proposal for House Renting

New Spanish Government Proposal for House Renting

Presidential elections have just taken place in Spain. Following the experts, the results have been positive for investors. No matter the political ideas our readers may have, the renewal of a government usually brings peace of mind for investors because it does not...

Madrid’s Government is Considering Tax Reliefs in Succession Tax

Madrid’s Government is Considering Tax Reliefs in Succession Tax

At the very beginning of 2019, Madrid approved a bill that would mean giving 135 million euros of savings related to tax payments to its citizens. Among other measures, the bill will give a discount of 15% to the siblings receiving an inheritance, and 10 % to...

Home Staging: Tips to Sell Your Property Faster

Home Staging: Tips to Sell Your Property Faster

"A picture is worth a thousand words", right? This is certainly the case when it comes to selling your property. By being careful with the images you publish on the real estate website where you promote it, you are greatly improving your chances of making the sale....