Purchase and sale of properties in Spain. Who should pay the notary fees and expenses?

Question: WE intend to purchase a property in the Valencian Community, probably in the area of ​​Pedreguer, Denia, Javea, etc., and we have received contradictory legal advice on who should pay the expenses and fees of the Spanish notary in relation to the deed of sale. Some advisors and estate agents have informed us that […]

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Inheritances in Spain. What happens with the rented properties? Unsettled estate or Yacente

Question. WE are foreigners and our mother who recently died, owned a property in Denia, which was and is still rented out. She had several properties in Spain as well as assets in England but we have not yet identified which is her last valid Will. This means that we don ‘t know who is […]

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Tourist rental in Valencian Community. Rules. Documents. Advice

RENTING a Spanish property to tourists mainly through internet portals and websites such as Airbnb, HomeAway, Windu, etc. can be a very interesting way to obtain returns from property in Spain and can be much more profitable than long term rental. There are however legal requirements needed which are more stringent than in normal rental […]

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