Rural property
The number of people buying rural property for renovation has increased due to high coastal prices and the desire to become part... Read More
Legalisation or Regularisation of illegally constructed properties
This note mainly applies to rural properties and in particular those built on rustic land. Since the publication of LOUA (urban planning... Read More
Guide to buying property in Spain
Malaga Law Solicitors has prepared this simple guide to buying property in Spain. Selecting and appointing a solicitor In Spain appointing a... Read More
Dissolution of joint property ownership
A deed of dissolution of joint property ownership (escritura de extinción de condominio) is a cost effective and tax efficient way for... Read More
Executing a Power of Attorney – who can you trust?
Power of attorney Buyers and sellers are regularly advised to execute a power of attorney (in Spanish Poder) to allow someone else... Read More
Buy with confidence
With major players in the property market going out of business and town hall officials charged with corruption, is it possible to... Read More
Bank and Insurance Guarantees
Any buyer purchasing off-plan or handing over any money prior to completion, is entitled, by law, to receive a bank or insurance... Read More
Andalucia tourist rental law
New short-term holiday rental regulations In February 2016, Andalucia passed its ‘Holiday Rental Law’ regulating tourist holiday rentals. With effect from the... Read More
Preparing a Spanish last will and testament
Guide to probate in Spain and will preparation It is generally advisable, although legally it is not absolutely necessary, to execute a... Read More
Spanish inheritance tax, exemption limits and tax rates
Guide to inheritance tax in Spain Spanish inheritance tax or probate tax in Spain is incredibly complex as there are both national... Read More