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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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