How to acquire the Spanish real estate property for its use and possession for a long time. Usucapion. Adverse possession.

There are several ways to acquire ownership of a real estate property under Spanish law. The best known is the transfer of the property or ‘tradition’, which consists of the act of delivery by means of sale, a gift or some other recognised means. Today’s article will focus on another way of acquiring the property […]

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How to claim what was paid on the spouse or partner property in case of divorce or separation.

ON occasion we have been asked by clients whether it is possible for them to reclaim any money that they had spent in the purchase, renovation or improvement of a property owned by their husband, wife or habitual partner here in Spain in the case of divorce or separation. The simple answer is YES It […]

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How to formalize or register unions or de facto couples in the Valencian Community. Tax Benefits: Inheritance Tax.

A de facto union of an unmarried couple can be defined as that sentimental relationship between two persons of legal age or two emancipated minors and is similar to marriage, in the sense that there is a marital coexistence and intention to remain, but the relationship has not been confirmed by complying with the legal […]

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