The Spanish real estate market has recovered since the crisis of 2008 and there are still many opportunities. Nevertheless, when you don’t know the language and even less the rules, it is important to prepare yourself for this important step that is the purchase of a property. Spain is not so different from other European countries, but it has specific rules that must be taken into account before starting. What are the steps to buy a Spanish property? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I will explain everything you need to know about buying a property in Spain.
How to buy a property in Spain
The Spanish real estate market has recovered since the crisis of 2008 and there are still many opportunities. Nevertheless, when you don’t know the language and even less the rules, it is important to prepare yourself for this important step that is the purchase of a property. Spain is not so different from other European countries, but it has specific rules that must be taken into account before starting. What are the steps to buy a Spanish property? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I will explain everything you need to know about buying a property in Spain.
5 mistakes to avoid when buying a house or real estate in Spain
You are an expatriate in Spain and you are looking for the house of your dreams, the one that will welcome all your lovely family? Or are you simply looking to invest in real estate in Spain and make a profit? The reasons for buying a house in Spain are many, and mistakes to avoid too. Indeed, many expatriates who rushed during the acquisition of their property in Spain and who unfortunately had to face many adventures, and sometimes significant financial losses. House seized after purchase, bad estimate of property taxes, we must be careful when buying a house or real estate in Spain. What are the pitfalls to avoid when acquiring a property ? What are the 5 mistakes to avoid ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, accompanies you on this wonderful adventure. Here are the 5 mistakes not to make when buying your house or real estate in Spain.
Rights and duties of the tenant in Spain
For several years, the number of people living in rented accommodation in Spain has been increasing. The recent new real estate laws have introduced fiscal measures and new legal aspects concerning the duration of the contract or the eviction of the tenant, in order to protect the tenant but also to protect the owners. However, there are many doubts about what is legal to do and what is not. Is it possible to negotiate the price of a rental property in Spain? Is it mandatory to leave a deposit for a rental? Does the landlord have the right to terminate the lease? So many questions to which it is important to know the answers in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. Even if some rules are common sense, it is essential to know what your rights and obligations are as a tenant in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. Here’s everything you need to know about the rights and duties of tenants.