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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


TAKING YOUR PET ON THE PLANE TO SPAIN: THE OPTIONS

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 ...

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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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Finance & Taxes

ONE-TIME AND PERIODIC COSTS WHEN INVESTING IN SPANISH REAL ESTATE

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 ...

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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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Finance & Taxes

A GESTOR OR LAWYER IN SPAIN, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

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 ...

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Finance & Taxes

Why a split purchase of real estate in Spain can work to your advantage

There are various options for purchasing a property: privately, through a company, in joint ownership, via a split purchase… A split purchase means, for example, that the parents ...

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Emigration & Integration

Applying for your NIE number in a few simple steps

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 ...

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