Buying a property out of bank repossession in Spain is more complex than a regular transaction. Although the purchase price is often attractive, you will have to deal with three
Are you considering buying property in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura)? Count on an average of 10% in additional costs on top of the purchase price. This
Should you buy Spanish property privately or through a company? The short answer: For purely private use, buying through a company (whether Spanish or Belgian) is
Is it compulsory to open a Spanish bank account to buy property in Spain? The short answer is no. For non-residents, opening a
Do you pay gift tax in Spain when transferring property? Yes, Spanish gift tax (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y
The termination of a co-ownership in Spain (for example, following a divorce or inheritance) is not considered for tax purposes as a regular sale, but as a legal
Seasonal rentals in Spain can sometimes be an alternative to holiday rentals or house rentals. However, pay attention to the rules. More info here.
"Buying a house in Spain, what should I look out for?" This is one of the most common questions we receive at Confianz. Therefore, we will
Is the Spanish property market safe for foreign buyers? Although the Spanish housing market has become more professional since the property bubble, it still lacks strict regulation
Can you just start a B&B in the Spanish interior? No, starting a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) in a Spanish rural area (Suelo No Urbanizable)
Thursday 12 July 2018 Confianz appeared in the press. Glenn Janssens spoke to Trends magazine about the extra costs and pitfalls in the
Do you rent out a property in Andalusia on a short-term basis through promotional channels (such as Airbnb or Booking)? If so, you fall under the strict rules for Viviendas de
