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Legal articles about Real Estate written by lawyers to help you covering every single topic you should be aware of. We divided them in the 4 main categories: real estate, legal, taxes and brexit.

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Spain’s housing law 2026: October decrees, rent caps & the €7,000m plan

October 2026 update: what Real Decreto-ley 29/2026 changes (2% rent cap, two-year extension, 10% VAT on holiday lets, limits on funds) plus the Plan Estatal de Vivienda 2026–2030 explained for tenants, landlords and buyers.

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International buyers: 3 steps before signing a private sale in Spain

Essential legal checklist for international buyers in Spain: obtain the nota simple, sign a written arras, budget taxes and fees, withhold 3% for…

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Avoid Losing 10%: The Three Arras Types in Spain for Foreign Buyers

Learn Spain’s three arras types, when a 10% deposit can be lost, and which clauses protect foreign buyers. Get a due diligence checklist.

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30 and 9 day deadlines: Tanteo y Retracto in Spain (Barcelona/Valencia)

Practical Spain guide to tanteo and retracto: 30 and 9 day deadlines, valid notice steps, Barcelona/Valencia differences, and how to find a local lawyer.

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From €150, What Buyers Pay for Property Lawyer Fees in Spain

See Spain conveyancing fees from €150, with worked examples, regional price differences (Marbella, Madrid, Mallorca), VAT rules, and a checklist to…

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50–70% LTV: Non Resident Spanish Mortgages and When to Hire a Lawyer

Practical Spain checklist for non resident buyers: expect 50–70% LTV, a 6–10 week approval process, required documents, fees, and when to hire a property…

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Protect Your Share: Shared Home Ownership in Spain and 10 Year Rule

Practical Spain coownership guide to record shares, draft a co ownership pact and plan exits that avoid judicial division. Steps to locate English…

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Buyers, Heirs, Investors: Avoid Extra Tax from 2026 valor de referencia

Check your property’s 2026 valor de referencia on the Catastro in 10 minutes. Learn which taxes it affects, how to appeal, and when to hire a lawyer.

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Spain Utilities Transfer in 3–7 Days: Checklist and English Lawyer

Transfer utilities in Spain in 3–7 working days. Get a moving day checklist, required documents and meter reading tips, plus when to hire an English…

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Avoid a €1,500–€4,000 Eviction Bill When Buying a Rented Flat in Spain

Step by step due diligence for buyers in Spain: which lease documents to demand, how to calculate a fair discount, and realistic eviction timelines and costs.

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