Buying in Spain
Role of Spanish notary during the buying process?
The intervention of a notary is legally required in Spain for the transfer of property, but his role differs fundamentally from that in Belgium
3 February 2018
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The intervention of a notary is legally required in Spain for the transfer of property, but his role differs fundamentally from that in Belgium
The Plusvalía Municipal (officially: Impuesto sobre el Incremento de Valor de los Terrenos de Naturaleza Urbana or IIVTNU) is a Spanish municipal tax that is levied on
Do you want to sell your house in Spain? Then correct administrative preparation is crucial to avoid delays or fines. Spanish property transactions require specific
Buying a property in Spain requires a fundamentally different approach than in Belgium or the Netherlands. Where domestically, the notary has a controlling role,
Emigrating to Spain has immediate and far-reaching consequences for your tax situation. From the moment you become a tax resident in Spain, you are taxable
Recently, we regularly receive questions about inheritance agreements. The inheritance agreement is a new concept for the practice. Traditionally, Belgian legislators considered the conclusion of an
When selling a Spanish property, you are legally obliged to pay capital gains tax on the profit realised. This applies to both tax resident
Spanish inheritance tax (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones) is due when an heir lives in Spain or when there is Spanish property (such as a second residence) in the estate
Buying a house on plan in Spain (compra sobre plano) means investing in a property that is yet to be built. Although this financial
A gift is an important tool in inheritance planning. However, gifting in Spain is not a simple matter. After all, there are both Spanish and Belgian legal rules of
Buying property out of bank repossessions in Spain offers financial opportunities, with prices often 20% to 40% below market value. However, this financial
From 1 January 2018, inheritance tax will be reduced in Murcia and Andalusia. There are also changes to gift tax. In certain situations, it is now