by Lola | Aug 15, 2025 | Taxes, Buying Costs, Costa del Sol, Costa Del Sol News, Lawyer, steps of purchase, Top Tips
If you’re thinking of buying property in Spain, you’ve probably come across the idea of purchasing through a company to reduce transfer tax (ITP) from 7% to just 2%. On a high-value property in areas like Marbella, Mijas Costa, or Estepona, that could mean saving tens of thousands of euros.
But is it really that simple? The short answer: no — the reduced 2% ITP applies only in very specific situations, and failing to meet the requirements can lead to unexpected tax bills, interest, and penalties.
by admin | Dec 24, 2021 | Top Tips
Whether you are over here house hunting or you have already secured your dream holiday home, take a look at our top 10 things to do on the Costa del Sol when you are here. 1. Visit Malaga Most people only ever associate Malaga with the airport. They fly in and head...
by admin | Dec 24, 2021 | Costa Del Sol News, Relocation, Top Tips
The thought of buying a property abroad is an exciting and attractive prospect for many, but not knowing how it all works in a foreign country can be daunting. If you want to buy a home or holiday home in Spain, but don’t really know where to start or how it all...
by admin | Nov 18, 2020 | Top Tips
This is an important part of the buying process for newcomers to the Spanish property market and something that can tranform your experience. In many countries, estate agents have their own property listings, so you have to go from agency to agency to find the...
by admin | Oct 8, 2020 | News, Top Tips
Virtual property viewings are taking off. Are you looking for a dream holiday home, somewhere to relocate to or an investment property in Spain and are frustrated with the quarantine rules that are getting in the way of your travel plans? Have you considered...
by admin | Oct 1, 2020 | News, Relocation, Top Tips
Working from home or even from another country has become more and more of a realistic opportunity for millions of people since the pandemic hit. So many of us have realised how what we do is not reliant on a massive commute, eight to 10 hours (or more) in an office...
