Current Issues in Obtaining NIEs: Chaos and Confusion for Foreigners What is the NIE? The NIE (Foreigner Identification Number) is a unique, personal, and mandatory identification number for all foreigners in Spain who, due to their economic, professional, or social interests, interact with the Spanish administration. It is issued through the Spanish foreign representation or [...]
Regularization of properties on Non-Urbanizable Land in the Valencian Community: Impact and Legal Solutions Urban areas are designed to provide convenience to citizens with services like waste management, road infrastructure, and street lighting. However, dwellings in rustic or protected non-urbanizable land, often situated away from urban areas, pose significant environmental challenges in terms of landscape, [...]
The real estate market in Spain has experienced significant growth in recent years, but owning a home can still pose a challenge for many young individuals and families. To facilitate access to homeownership, the Spanish Government through MITMA and ICO has approved (see BOE, article 191) a series of measures to support the acquisition of [...]
If you are considering allocating a home for vacation rental, this article is of interest to you. We will now analyze how to apply for TOURIST LICENSES, THE REQUIREMENTS AND THE PROCESS, but before beginning it is very important to note that the procedure for applying for Tourist Licenses is different from one Autonomous Community [...]
It is common for all buyers of new build properties and off-plan porperties in Spain to consult us, as REAL ESTATE LAWYERS, regarding the issue of the guarantees offered by the developer and other parties involved in the construction. In this article we will analyze the legal guarantees and how to proceed in case of [...]
It is very common, especially in the Costa Blanca area, for expats to purchase a home to spend their holidays on sunny beaches. This phenomenon is known as “RESIDENTIAL TOURISM” and it is one of our main areas of specialization in our multilingual law firm. WHAT TAXES MUST A NON-RESIDENT PAY WHEN SELLING A [...]
