Freehold and usufruct: how to protect your estate and help your children without losing control of your home
Find out how freehold ownership allows you to protect your home, help your grown-up children and keep control of your estate. A key legal tool for the over 70s. In the legal world there are mechanisms that allow older people to plan the future of their estate without losing stability and security. One of the […]
Judicial Judgment for Infidelity: Custody, Alimony and Use of the Family Home
In the field of Civil Law, one of the most delicate and frequent conflicts is the breakdown of a marriage as a result of infidelity. This type of situation not only involves an emotional toll on the parties, but also a series of legal consequences that affect both spouses and any minor children they may […]
Your legal peace of mind starts here: How civil law protects what’s important to you
In a complex legal world, surrounding yourself with professionals who specialise in civil law is not just an option, it’s a necessity. When it comes to protecting your assets, resolving family disputes or guaranteeing your rights under contracts, the expertise of a law firm is your best ally. If you live on the Costa Blanca, […]
INCREASE IN THE IBI TAX FOR UNOCUPPIED HOUSES
The Royal Decree-law number 21/2018, issued on the 14th December, as a matter of emergencies in the matter of housing and rent, includes important changes in this area, mainly regarding the regulation of rents. I would like to highlight now an alleged increase in the tax burden for the “unoccupied property with permanent character”, as […]
TEMPORARY REGULATION FOR BRITISH RESIDENTS BEFORE THE BREXIT
Despite the uncertainty in the United Kingdom about the effectiveness of Brexit and its effects, given the proximity of the 30th of March 2019 (which is the deadline to come to an agreement in order to separate from the European Union) and despite the fact that Spain has a government in office at the moment, last […]
ANOTHER STEP BACK TAKEN BY THE SUPREME COURT IN THE DEFENSE OF THE COSTUMERS
Over recent years costumer protection has suffered a spectacular increase, since, for years there were certain standards (Spanish and European) that protected costumers in a high degree. Those of us who have spent time studying costumer law and going to Courts could see how again and again these aforesaid standards were not applied, and I […]
FIRST SENTENCES THAT VOID THE CAPITAL GAINS SETTLEMENTS OF TORREVIEJA TOWN HALL
The Contentious Administrative Court of Elche, which is analyzing the settlements of the Town of Torrevieja, has already given a sentence declaring the nullity of two declarations of capital gains tax, condemning the aforementioned City Council to return to the plaintiffs the money paid plus the due interests derived. In fact, judgment 109/18 of the […]
LIST OF LAWYERS BRITISH CONSULATE
We are so greatful to announce that we have been included in the list of English-speaking lawyers recommended for British nationals in Spain by the British Consulate!!!. You can check on us in the list uploaded in the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spain-list-of-lawyers
RELEVANT DAY FOR THOSE WHO DEMANDED A MORTAGE.
Today, the General Counsel of the Court of Justice of the European Union will present his opinion, expressing whether one of the indexes used to calculate the mortgages (IRPH) was marketed in Spain correctly and clearly enough or not. This resolution is not binding, although it usually coincides in 80% with the final criterion of […]
PLUSVALIA TAX
We have just received a notification with the final decree from SUMA office that says that they accept the claim made by a customer regarding his capital gains tax whose amount was over 3.000 euros. This claim is more than legitimate (given the fact that in the title deeds one can see that the sale […]
