Blog
Our Blog is designed to keep you up to date with developments of Spanish law and news.
You will also find some of our Top Tips for different areas of law to give you some key advice when requiring legal services in Spain. If you cannot find what you are looking for or would like to discuss a matter further, please contact us.
Join us at A Place in the Sun!
My Lawyer in Spain are again heading to A Place in the Sun in May. The Exhibition is at Olympia in London and runs from 10 – 12 May 2019
Changes to requirements when Selling Property in Spain
Spanish Land Registries insisting on seeing old (expired) and new passports if these have changed when property is sold.
Tax Reduction in Andalucia Region
From 11 April 2019 the Andalucia region has new reduced tax rates for some of the most relevant taxes thanks to Regulation 1/2019 of 9 April which has been passed with the aim to encourage economic activity in this region.
The Brexit Decree
On March 1st the Spanish Government passed a law to maintain the Spanish residence status of British subjects until December 2020 if there is ‘no-deal Brexit’ agreement.
Rights of owners who buy off-plan properties
Information about the Rights of Owners who buy off-plan properties in Spain, including the process and how you can make any claim after you have taken possession of the property.
Latest Brexit Update
Update on the Brexit including information from the British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley
Tips for Renting a Spanish Property
Tips and advice for people thinking about renting a property in Spain.
Spanish Inheritance Tax: Introduction & Recent Changes in Regulation
Spanish inheritance tax is a national tax but the Autonomous Regions have the power to regulate some aspects. In fact many regions have approved lower tax rates and other benefits that significantly reduce the tax burden.
Powers of Attorney in Spain
A power of attorney is a document usually signed before a notary in Spain or your home country in which you grant someone the power to act on your behalf.
Series – Wills: Locating a Spanish Will
If you have lost a loved one and are seeking a copy of their Spanish will, we set out the process to be followed in order to obtain a copy of their last Spanish will.