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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. In this blog, we provide you with insights on the conditions you need to meet to save on VAT.

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 specialists as a very interesting product and have a particularly good return potential.

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 bank account. Incidentally, with the introduction of the IBAN bank account number, this is less of an issue. With a so-called ‘certificado del banco’ (=bank letter drawn up in English or Spanish, showing the IBAN number and corresponding account holder(s)), most companies will accept a direct debit. However, sometimes

You are moving or going on vacation to Spain. Super nice! However, there is one thing holding you back, and that is having to leave your beloved pet behind. So why not just take your dog or cat on the plane? Some airlines allow it! Of course, there are some rules and conditions attached. IMMOFY investigated it for you.

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 that many people ask, and the answer is actually not that difficult… Here we give you a summary of 3 good options.

When you move to Spain and become a resident, you are required to register your vehicle in Spain. You may either purchase a vehicle locally or import your existing car from another EU Member State. Importing a vehicle is not impossible, but it requires preparation and an understanding of Spanish administrative procedures. Below you will find when registration is mandatory, which documents are required, how the process works, the associated costs, and how the registration tax is calculated.

When you are looking for real estate in Spain, it is obviously important to know what costs are associated with this purchase. In addition to one-time purchase costs, you should also consider costs that recur periodically (predominantly annually). We list the most important ones for you.

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 coming from the tap. On closer inspection, it turns out that the kitchen boiler is completely rusted. Hidden defect! Or is it not....?

Spain is notorious for its bureaucracy, but a person who can help you with such processes is a "gestor". The role of the gestor is something typical of Spain. A gestor can make your life in Spain much easier. Below, we explain what a gestor is and what they can do for you.

There are various options for purchasing a property: privately, through a company, in joint ownership, via a split purchase…

Anyone looking to buy a house in Spain has probably heard about the NIE number. But what exactly is it? In which cases do you need it? And, importantly, what is the easiest way to get it? Below we explain it briefly and clearly for you.

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 the actual increase in value of your property. For non-residents, there is a fixed rate of 19%. For residents, there is a progressive rate up to 23%. MUNICIPAL CAPITAL GAINS TAX OR "PLUSVALÍA" Firstly, there is the municipal capital gains tax or Plusvalía. When selling your property in Spain, you, as the se