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Author: ariane

10 Legal tips of the lawyer for a SAFE house PURCHASE in Spain

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

Have you always dreamed of a house purchase in Spain? Your own cozy townhouse in a typical Spanish village? A

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nerja

16/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Nerja (22,000 inhabitants), in the Axarquia district / Malaga province, is a friendly, but versatile holiday destination. It is located

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frigiliana

16/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Frigiliana (3,000 inhabitants) is a small village located just behind Nerja in the Axarquia district (Malga) at an altitude of

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AxarquiA district

21/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

The Axarquia district is the eastern part of the province in Andalusia, Spain. It consists of 31 towns with Velez-Malaga

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Torrox

16/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Torrox (12,000 inhabitants) is located 40 km east of Malaga on the A7 motorway. From the eastern neighbouring municipality of

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La Herradura (almuñecar)

17/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

La Herradura (4,000 inhabitants) means ‘horseshoe’ and is a part of Almuñecar on the Costa Tropical in the province of

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Competa

17/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Cómpeta (4,000 inhabitants) is a quiet and lovely white village 22 km inland from Nerja in the Malaga province. It

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TORRE DEL MAR

17/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Torre del Mar (20,000 inhabitants) is located on the coast and has a lovely wide boulevard. This covers almost 4

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Velez-malaga

17/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Velez-Málaga (70,000 inhabitants) is the capital of the comarca La Axarquía. This concerns the eastern part of the province of

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Almuñecar

17/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Almunecar (26,000 inhabitants) is next to Motril one of the largest towns on the Costa Tropical in the east of

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La ViÑuela

23/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

La Viñuela (2,000 inhabitants) is the name of both a water reservoir and a municipality of the same name. You

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SALOBREÑA

23/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Salobrena (10,000 inhabitants) is an iconic village due to its location. It is located on a hill on the further

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Malaga

03/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Malaga (600,000 inhabitants) is the capital of the Costa del Sol plus the province with the same name. After Seville,

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Granada

24/01/2021 ariane Andalusia

Granada (250,000 inhabitants) is famous for its beautiful Alhambra. You would almost forget, but Granada offers so much more. It

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Emigration book ´future & tapas´

01/01/2019 ariane Emigration blog

INTRO: No Hay With a loud BANG our television give its last breath. Pfff, since our emigration to Spain last

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1. Spanish buying process in 10 steps

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The Spanish buying process (from reservation through the real estate agent to the signing of the Title Deeds at the

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2. Real estate agent & reservation contract

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The real estate agent is a commercial service provider and this profession is not ´protected´ in Spain. So, make sure

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3. The lawyer & private purchase contract

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The lawyer (solicitor) draws up the private purchase contract and conducts the legal investigation during the Spanish purchase process. From

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4. The notary & Title Deeds

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The Spanish notary facilitates the Power of Attorney, Title Deeds (Purchase Deeds) and Spanish will during the purchase. For legality,

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5. Land Registry & Cadastre

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The Land Registry & Cadastre (Registro de la Propiedad & Catastro) are 2 different Andalusian authorities for the registration of real estate in

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6. Purchase costs & transfer tax

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

For purchase costs and transfer tax (ITP) in Andalusia, you normally need to count with 11 to 12% extra costs

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7. Spanish mortgage

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

For a Spanish mortgage banks offer a coverage ratio of up to 80% for fiscal residents and 70% for non-fiscal

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8. Community & Urbanization

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The community & urbanization of Spanish homes are names that are often mixed up. These terms usually only apply to houses

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9. Fiscal trick furniture & black money

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

Are you confronted with the fiscal trick for furniture or black money request? Be prepared during the price negotiation for

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10. Architect & structural survey

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

Hiring an architect to conduct a structural survey when you have certain doubts or if the dwelling is older is

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11. New Build properties

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

New Build properties you´ll find in different gradations; from own development or off-plan until almost completed turn-key promotion. You can

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12. Legality countryside & DAFO

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

Legality countryside & DAFO certificate are hot items for buyers of rustic/rural or campo houses in Andalusia. The legal situation -with

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13. After-sales & registrations

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

The after-sales & registrations of a house after completion at the notary consist of registration at the Land Registry &

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14. Spanish will & inheritance tax

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

Bought a house? Then don´t forget about your Spanish will & inheritance tax. With a Spanish will you appoint your

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15. Rental license (RTA / VTAR)

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

In Andalusia, a RTA (urban) or VTAR (Vivienda Rural) rental license is required if you rent out on a commercial

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16. Referrals & references

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

Referrals & references needed of real estate agents or for a good lawyer/solicitor in Andalusia? Just only on the Costa

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17. What means…?

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

What means…? explains terms and expressions related to the purchase, possession, rent or sale of a house in Spain /

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10 EXAMPLES Problems buying house spain

01/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house

As hopefully is now clear; buying a house in Spain is a lot more complicated than in the U.K or

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Checklist for new home-owners in Spain

04/01/2022 ariane Free legal advice buying house, Information and tips

Just take a moment to read this CHECKLIST FOR NEW HOME-OWNERS IN SPAIN. Buying a house in Spain is different

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PRIVATE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE SPAIN

01/01/2022 ariane Information and tips

Public healthcare (Seguridad Social) in Spain is among the top in Europe and is completely free. Yet there are many

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Budget tips for residents in spain

23/04/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house, Information and tips

This ‘budget tips for residents in Spain‘ page is based on my personal experiences in my life in Spain since

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10 TIPS ON emigration and LIVING IN SPAIN

20/04/2021 ariane Free legal advice buying house, Information and tips

Lif-in-Andalusia regularly receives questions about tips on emigration or living in Spain, Andalusia or specifically Nerja. Everyone’s situation is of

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Map costa del sol

23/05/2021 ariane Andalusia, Information and tips

The Costa del Sol is equal on the coast of the province of Malaga in Andalusia, as you can see

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Nerja rental apartment

27/11/2021 ariane Emigration blog, Information and tips

Cozy apartment at a prime location in Nerja with sea and beach view Burriana Playa Picturesque complex of Capistrano Playa:

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Legal tips buying a house

Legal tips buying a house

Thinking of buying a house in Andalusia? Check these free legal tips from the lawyer. 

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