--- title: Immofy Blog (5) description: Page 5 - Immofy Blog is dé referentie voor luxevastgoed in Spanje. Met onze kennis van zaken en jarenlange ervaring, vinden wij voor u het pand van uw dromen in Costa Blanca. (5) --- - [ For sale ](http://www.immofy.eu/en/for-sale) - [ About IMMOFY ](http://www.immofy.eu/en/about) - [ Blog ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en) - [ Regions ](https://immofy.eu/en/regions/costa-blanca-noord) - [ Blog ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en) - [ Contact ](http://www.immofy.eu/en/contact) ### Stay up to date ![header-image](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/immofy-blog-image.jpg?width=50&name=immofy-blog-image.jpg) Blog # Immofy Blog listing page [Finance & Taxes](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/finance-taxes) [Culture & Lifestyle](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/culture-lifestyle) [Legal & Legality
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](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/travelling-costa-blanca-region) [Emigration & Integration](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/emigration-integration) [Architecture & New Build](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/architecture-new-build) [Climate & Sustainability](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/climate-sustainability) [Fiestas & Events](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/fiestas-events) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/tips-tricks) [![](https://blog.immofy.eu/hubfs/DKOLBNTTHBGQJENCVSRU5EW3KE.jpg.avif) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/when-does-a-reduced-vat-rate-10-apply-to-renovation-costs) #### [Finance & Taxes](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/finance-taxes) ## [When does a reduced VAT rate (10%) apply to renovation costs](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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. ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/when-does-a-reduced-vat-rate-10-apply-to-renovation-costs) [![](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/patmore%20header.png?width=50&name=patmore%20header.png) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/branded-residences-a-new-trend-in-hotel-investments-for-private-investors-in-spain) #### [Property & Investments
](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/property-investments) ## [Branded Residences, a new trend in hotel investments for private investors in Spain](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/branded-residences-a-new-trend-in-hotel-investments-for-private-investors-in-spain) [![](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/spaanse%20bankrekening%20blog.png?width=50&name=spaanse%20bankrekening%20blog.png) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/a-spanish-bank-account-wh-do-you-need-one) #### [Finance & Taxes](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/finance-taxes) ## [A Spanish bank account, why do you need one?](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/a-spanish-bank-account-wh-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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/a-spanish-bank-account-wh-do-you-need-one) [![](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20huisdieren%20op%20vliegtuig.jpg?width=50&name=blog%20huisdieren%20op%20vliegtuig.jpg) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/taking-your-pet-on-the-plane-to-spain-the-options) #### [Travelling & Costa Blanca Region
](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/travelling-costa-blanca-region) ## [TAKING YOUR PET ON THE PLANE TO SPAIN: THE OPTIONS](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/taking-your-pet-on-the-plane-to-spain-the-options) [![](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG%20PARKING%20ALICANTE.jpg?width=50&name=BLOG%20PARKING%20ALICANTE.jpg) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/how-to-organize-transportation-to-and-from-the-airport-in-spain-3-options) #### [Travelling & Costa Blanca Region
](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/travelling-costa-blanca-region) ## [HOW TO ORGANIZE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT IN SPAIN? 3 OPTIONS](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/how-to-organize-transportation-to-and-from-the-airport-in-spain-3-options) [![car in front of the Pinion Ifrah](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0802.jpg?width=50&name=IMG_0802.jpg) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/importing-your-car-to-spain-tips-conditions) #### [Emigration & Integration](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/emigration-integration) ## [IMPORTING YOUR CAR TO SPAIN: an overview](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 may either purchase a vehicle locally or import your existing car from another ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/importing-your-car-to-spain-tips-conditions) [![persoon die kosten uitrekent met rekenmachine en telefoon](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/kosten%202.jpg?width=50&name=kosten%202.jpg) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/one-time-and-periodic-costs-when-investing-in-spanish-real-estate) #### [Finance & Taxes](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/finance-taxes) ## [ONE-TIME AND PERIODIC COSTS WHEN INVESTING IN SPANISH REAL ESTATE](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/one-time-and-periodic-costs-when-investing-in-spanish-real-estate) [![baksteen met pleister verborgen gebreken scheur](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VICIOS-OCULTOS-POST-2.jpg?width=50&name=VICIOS-OCULTOS-POST-2.jpg) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/hidden-defects-how-does-this-work-in-spain) #### [Legal & Legality
](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/legal-legality) ## [Hidden defects, how does this work in Spain?](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/hidden-defects-how-does-this-work-in-spain) [![gestor](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook_post-1.png?width=50&name=Facebook_post-1.png) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/a-gestor-or-lawyer-in-spain-what-is-the-difference) #### [Finance & Taxes](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/finance-taxes) ## [A GESTOR OR LAWYER IN SPAIN, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/a-gestor-or-lawyer-in-spain-what-is-the-difference) [![twee mensen die een contract tekenen](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/gesplitste%20aankoop.jpg?width=50&name=gesplitste%20aankoop.jpg) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/why-a-split-purchase-of-real-estate-in-spain-can-work-to-your-advantage) #### [Finance & Taxes](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/finance-taxes) ## [Why a split purchase of real estate in Spain can work to your advantage](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/why-a-split-purchase-of-real-estate-in-spain-can-work-to-your-advantage) [![nie nummer aanvragen](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG/BLOG_stockphoto_writing.png?width=50&name=BLOG_stockphoto_writing.png) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/applying-for-your-nie-number-in-a-few-simple-steps) #### [Emigration & Integration](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/tag/emigration-integration) ## [Applying for your NIE number in a few simple steps](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/applying-for-your-nie-number-in-a-few-simple-steps) [![](https://blog.immofy.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Ontwerp%20zonder%20titel-Sep-13-2023-09-30-41-8473-AM.png?width=50&name=Ontwerp%20zonder%20titel-Sep-13-2023-09-30-41-8473-AM.png) ](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-capital-gain-tax-in-spain) ## [Everything you need to know about the Capital gain tax in spain](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/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 ... [Read more](https://blog.immofy.eu/en/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-capital-gain-tax-in-spain)