Anyone buying an existing property in Andalusia from 2027 onwards will pay less Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP), the Spanish equivalent of our registration tax/sales tax. The standard rate
Anyone selling or letting a house or other property in Catalonia from 3 October 2026 onwards must provide the buyer or tenant with a certificado de presencia
The Spanish equivalent of our self-employed worker, the ‘autónomo’, is subject to a separate social security and tax regime, with obligations that have undergone far-reaching reforms in recent years.
In principle, the Spanish estate agent’s commission is payable by the seller. However, depending on the region, different rules may apply.
A condition precedent relating to financing is a clause that makes the validity of a purchase contingent upon the approval of your loan.
Married under the regime of separate property? How can you protect your partner when buying property or moving to Spain?
Challenging a planning permission decision in Flanders requires strict adherence to hierarchical procedures and time limits.
In this article, you will find more information about the practice of the ‘Promesa de Compraventa’ (promise to purchase) in Catalonia. How does the buying process work?
Publication of the Decision on an Environmental Permit: How can you find out whether an environmental permit has been granted or refused? The rules on notification differ for the applicant and for third parties (neighbours,
How much does it cost to apply for an environmental permit in Flanders? The costs range from €100 to over €10,000 for complex building applications.
If you are looking for property on the Costa Brava, work with accredited estate agents. Estate agents in Catalonia are registered with AICAT.
Thanks to the Environment Omnibus Decree, the government will once again be able to take a solution-oriented approach rather than issuing bureaucratic refusals.
