Renting & Housing Law in Spain
Legal provisions on renting and letting in Spain are set out in the Law of Urban Lettings of 1994, which applies to rental contracts dated from January 1, 1995 onwards.
Selling your Spanish Property
Only those individuals or companies named on the property title deed have the right to sell any property in Spain, unless a notarised power of attorney has been given to a third party
Having your House Built
Which steps should I follow to have my house built in Spain? Should I get permission from the Town Council to build on it? What if my land is in the deep country?
Getting a Mortgage in Spain
How do mortgage loans work in Spain? Do mortgages come with compulsory insurance? How can you make the process of obtaining your home financing as efficient and simple as possible?
Purchase of a second hand Property in Spain
Selecting a second hand property can be easier than selecting a new one, since the building is already constructed, and you can check it before buying. Here are general guidelines on aspects of real estate purchase which can help you to understand how it works in Spain.
Off-plan property in Spain
Buying real estate in Spain involves many legal issues: payment of taxes, insurance, mortgages, etc. The Spanish market may seem quite different, and these differences make the help of a Spanish lawyer even more necessary.
Right of occupancy in Spain
The usufruct is the right of enjoying an asset, the property of which is vested in another person, and to draw from this all the utilities which it may produce, provided that it is being done without altering the substance of the asset.
Bequests in Spain
Under Spanish Law, may I bequeath some specific assets and rights to the person of my choice? what if this person is other than my children?
What to do to settling an Estate in Spain
First of all you should seek the assistance of a Spanish Lawyer. It will be normally easier when there is a Spanish will, disposing of the deceased’s Spanish assets.
Validity of a Foreign Will in Spain
Can my foreign will deal with my Spanish property? Under Spanish inheritance laws, a certain proportion of the Testator’s estate must be left to his wife and children. Notwithstanding, foreigners can leave their Spanish property to anyone of his choice.