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Buying a Property in Spain Joint Property Ownership Legal changes that could affect property values Legal issues Legal News Property Advice

February 2, 2026

Buying Property in Spain Without Legal Planning: The Future Problem Most Buyers (and Agents) Don’t See Coming

Most foreign buyers think the legal work ends at the notary. But in Spain, a…

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Building inspection Buying a Property in Spain Legal issues usufructo usufructo in spain

December 1, 2025

Usufructo – Occupation for Life

When viewing a house to buy, sometimes there is an older person sitting in the…

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February 19, 2025

The high cost of cutting corners in property transactions

The temptation to save Many buyers and sellers try to cut corners and save money…

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Chartered Surveyors EU Tax Legal issues Legal News News in Spain

February 12, 2025

EU tax on oil and gas: Transitioning to electric heating in Spain

The new EU tax: What it Means for property owners In 2027, properties in Spain…

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Andalucia's Holiday Rental Law Buying a Property in Spain Legal issues Legal News Property Advice

October 9, 2024

Prohibition on Tourist Rentals in Communities

Supreme Court Ruling: Communities Can Ban Tourist Rentals – Key Considerations for Home Buyers and…

Ali Parandeh

Chartered Surveyors Legal issues Market Report Property Tax RICS RICS Chartered Surveyors Survey Spain Valuation Spain Valuations Valuer Spain

August 14, 2023

Market Report – 4th August 2023 Part 2

Market Report – 4th August 2023 PART 2 - AGENTS’ AND PROFESSIONALS’ OPINIONS We’ve selected…

Ali Parandeh

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August 11, 2023

Market Report – 4th August 2023 Part 1

Market Report – 4th August 2023 PART 1 - WIDER TRENDS, EVIDENCE AND FINDINGS We've…

Ali Parandeh

Even in property valuation, Spain is different

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July 19, 2023

Even in property valuation/appraisal, “Spain is Different”

Challenges of obtaining reliable property valuation information in Spain Whether because of its past and…

Ali Parandeh

Chartered Surveyors Divorce Inheritance Inheritance Tax Legal issues Property Tax RICS RICS Chartered Surveyors Survey Spain Valuation Spain Valuations Valuer Spain

May 26, 2023

Divorce, Inheritance, and Tax

Divorce, Inheritance, and Tax financial settlements involving the value of Spanish property, often lead to…

Ali Parandeh

Buying a Property in Spain Legal issues Legal News Tax in Spain

December 9, 2021

Tax breaks on buying property in Andalusia extended indefinitely!

There has never been a better tax time to buy property in Andalucía than now.…

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Buying Property in Spain Without Legal Planning: The Future Problem Most Buyers (and Agents) Don’t See Coming

Usufructo – Occupation for Life

The high cost of cutting corners in property transactions

EU tax on oil and gas: Transitioning to electric heating in Spain

Prohibition on Tourist Rentals in Communities

Market Report – 4th August 2023 Part 2

Market Report – 4th August 2023 Part 1

Even in property valuation/appraisal, “Spain is Different”

Divorce, Inheritance, and Tax

Tax breaks on buying property in Andalusia extended indefinitely!

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