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Climate & Sustainability

By 2033, all homes in Spain will have at least Energy Label 'D'. Is this achievable or a pipe dream?

Energy labels are used to indicate how energy efficient a home is. Within the European Union, it is mandatory to have an energy label for homes that are offered for sale or rent. ...

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Finance & Taxes

WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL TAXES AND WHICH ARE THEY?

Municipal taxes are local taxes collected by municipalities to cover the cost of their administration and public services. There are different types of municipal taxes, both ...

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Finance & Taxes

When does a reduced VAT rate (10%) apply to renovation costs

In the context of home renovation and repair in Spain, the applicable VAT rate varies. While the general rate is 21%, a reduced rate of 10% can be applied under certain conditions. ...

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Property & Investments


Branded Residences, a new trend in hotel investments for private investors in Spain

A new hotel investment product in Spain is 'service apartments', which are called 'branded residences' in the luxury segment. They are gaining popularity, are generally seen by ...

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Finance & Taxes

A Spanish bank account, why do you need one?

Depending on the region, payments can be made through foreign bank accounts, but regular Spanish companies and some utility companies do not all accept direct debit from a foreign ...

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Travelling & Costa Blanca Region


HOW TO ORGANIZE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT IN SPAIN? 3 OPTIONS

You have bought a beautiful (second) home on the Costa Blanca and are now wondering how to get to and from Alicante or Valencia airport in the most practical way. It is a question ...

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Emigration & Integration

IMPORTING YOUR CAR TO SPAIN: TIPS & CONDITIONS

When you move to Spain and become a resident, you are required to register your vehicle in Spain. You have two options: either buy a car in Spain itself, or import your car from ...

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Legal & Legality


Hidden defects, how does this work in Spain?

You've found your dream home, spent the first night there and you're in the kitchen getting breakfast ready to enjoy it on the terrace in the sunshine..... and there's no hot water ...

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Everything you need to know about the Capital gain tax in spain

When you want to sell a house in Spain, you may be required to pay capital gains tax in certain cases. Specifically, this means that as an individual, you pay capital gains tax on ...

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