It is a common occurrence that someone sells a property and a few months later receives a large bill for this tax. Sometimes, the amount of this tax is retained by the buyers and withheld for them to make the payment later, especially in those cases where the seller is a non-resident of Spain. Now, a recent Supreme Court ruling 1689/2020 of 9 December has declared this municipal tax null and void when the tax due wholly matches the increase in value of the land.
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COVID CLAUSE IN RENTAL CONTRACTS
The pandemic we are still suffering has brought changes in all sectors, including property. So, faced with the fear of a new lockdown, some estate agents and landlords have not hesitated to include the new concept of a ‘COVID clause’ in their contracts. Continue reading “COVID CLAUSE IN RENTAL CONTRACTS”
WHAT TO DO WHEN FACED WITH OFFENSIVE PUBLICATIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
In this article we discuss how to act against social media posts that are intended to discredit someone professionally and insult them.
6 TOP LEGAL TOOLS & TIPS FOR NON RESIDENT OWNERS IN SPAIN
WHY SHOULD WE MAKE A WILL?
Our Last Will and Testament is the declaration of our final wishes, the document in which we dispose of our assets and settle our affairs so that no-one else can make decisions about them after our death.
The Will avoids family conflicts, potential lawsuits and helps smooth the process for our heirs at notaries, property registries, banks and insurance companies. It is an extremely useful legal tool.
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