Prenups Should Be The Way Forward For Expats
While family law may not be top of the UK legislative agenda, Emma Collins, partner and head of Weightmans’ private client team, argues that prenups have an increasingly crucial part to play in divorce proceedings as we enter a post-Brexit world. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Emma Collins, Partner at Weightmans Like so...
Why Should You Retire To The Costa Blanca?
The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular regions for British expats retiring to Spain. It has a number of resorts that are popular with British retirees and not too overwhelmed by holidaymakers. Which are the most popular and what are their attractions? The Costa Blanca is extremely popular with people planning to retire...
Home From Home? Which Nationalities Have Property On The Costa Del Sol?
The Costa del Sol is an incredibly popular tourist destination and it’s not really hard to see why. With a vast array of stunning beaches, an abundance of gorgeous scenery and a plethora of historical landmarks, the region has become an increasingly popular place for foreigners to purchase holiday homes, jumping on the ‘residential tourism’...
What Are Brits Most Concerned About When Relocating To Spain?
You have to think very carefully when buying any property but, when you’re looking to move abroad, there are even more variables you need to consider. If you’re thinking about relocating to Spain but have some concerns, Alexander Fordham from Property Guides is here to let you know that you’re not alone. And, he’ll hopefully...
Spain Forces Banks To Pay Mortgage Stamp Duty
Stamp duty payable on execution of a mortgage deed in Spain has been the subject of case law and legislation recently in Spain. B Law & Tax explain the implications of the recent decisions. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by B LAW & TAX, International Tax & Legal Advisors Currently Stamp Duty...
Tax On Inheritances And Donations For Non-Tax Residents In Spain
The Spanish Inheritance and Donation Tax applies to donations and inheritances and has traditionally had different rules for EU and non-EU residents with non-EU residents unable to take advantage of advantageous Regional Laws. Recent case law has challenged this different treatment. B Law & Tax set out the implications. This article was written exclusively for...
Silver Lining To Brits Leaving Spain
Overseas mortgage specialist, Simon Conn, sees potential opportunities from reports that a number of British residents are leaving Spain. Spain’s National Statistics Institute’s provisional figures indicate a drop from 293,475 in 2017 to 285,698 in 2018. This follows a drop of 5,827 in 2017 over 2016. With the uncertainties of Brexit it is likely that...
Update On The Spanish Local Tax “Plusvalía Municipal”
Real estate transfers in Spain can be subject to local Tax on the Increase in the Urban Land Value (“Impuesto sobre el Incremento de Valor de los Terrenos de Naturaleza Urbana” or “Plusvalía Municipal”). This mandatory municipal tax is levied on the increase disclosed in the value of urban land whenever urban land located in...
Spain Tops The Table Of Dream International Moves
Brits are dreaming of a new life in the Spanish sun, according to new research carried out by Opinium on behalf of AnyVan.com, the home moving company. Spain Tops the Table of Dream International Moves Spain is the most popular destination for UK residents fantasising of a move overseas, with 13% of the respondents...
Hill International to manage luxury resort ugrade project in Malaga, Spain
Hill International have announced they will manage the complete remodeling of the Princess Estepona and Costa del Sol Resort for Ikos Resorts. Located on the Mediterranean coast just south of Malaga in Spain, the project will raise the Resort from a four-star destination to a five-star guest experience. For Ikos, the project represents a further...
World’s Best Places For Retirement In 2018
What are the top ten places to retire to internationally? International Living Magazine has published its Annual Global Retirement Index, identifying the best places to retire in the world. They have looked at a wide range of criteria including the ease and cost of buying or renting property, the visa and residence options available, the cost of...
Applying For Residence In Spain
Understand how to apply for and maintain residence in Spain An NIE (Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero) and a Tarjeta de Residencia (residency card) is required if you intend to stay in Spain for more than 90 days. It is possible to stay without applying for residence, but it is required for many purposes, including...