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Tourist Rentals in Spain and Homeowners’ Associations: What You Need to Know
Recent regulatory changes have significantly affected tourist rentals in Spain, particularly in apartment buildings governed by homeowners’ associations. For insance, see...
Eviction Suspension Spain 2026
Eviction suspension Spain 2026 is now confirmed after the Spanish Government extended the temporary suspension of certain evictions until 31 December 2026. This measure applies only in specific legal situations and is linked to social and economic vulnerability. On 29...
Short-Term Rentals in Spain: New Registry Rules That Foreign Owners and Hosts Cannot Ignore
Short-term rental registration in Spain has changed significantly, and foreign property owners must now comply with new annual reporting obligations. For an overview of the situation, you can read the following article:...
Squatters in Spain
I. Data In 2024, there were 16,426 known cases of illegal occupation reported to the Spanish police. This figure represents the total number of incidents officially recorded. You can consult the statistics published by the Ministry of the Interior on this official...
Holiday Rental Alicante – Legal Guide
I.- Intro A regulatory maze, from the EU right down to your neighbour, that demands a municipal compatibility report, community approval and a European registration number for every holiday let in Alicante. II.- Current situation In recent years there has been a lot...
How to Claim Non-Resident Spain’s Rental Tax Deductions on Spain’s Model 210 for Non-EU/EEA Citizens
Owning rental property in Spain can be profitable, but until recently non-EU/EEA landlords were barred from deducting any expenses on their tax returns. A landmark Audiencia Nacional ruling on July 28, 2025 has changed that—now all non-resident property owners can...
Inheritance Law for Expats in Spain: EU Regulation 650/2012: Choosing Inheritance Law for Expats Living in Spain
1. Introduction Since 17 August 2015, EU Regulation 650/2012 has governed expats' inheritance law in Spain and from then on this law is by default that of your habitual residence. So if you live in Spain but are originally from another country, this regulation...
Why You Need a Spanish Lawyer for Property Donations | JMS Lawyer
Planning to donate real estate in Spain involves far more than signing a simple deed. Spanish donation law defines a donation as a gratuitous transfer of property from one person to another, accepted by the donee. A specialized Spanish donation lawyer ensures that the...
Donating to a Family Member Abroad? Beware of Capital Gains Tax When the Gift’s Tax Reference Value Exceeds Your Acquisition Value
Introduction Gifting property to a relative overseas may seem generous, but for capital gains tax purposes, it’s treated just like a sale.If the gift’s tax reference value—i.e. the minimum value recognised by the Tax Agency—exceeds what you originally paid, you’ll be...
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