Debt recovery in Spain
Methods for recovering a debt from a debtor in Spain If you need to recover a debt from someone residing in Spain we advise you to find legal advice. Once your advisor has valued the situation, the most common methods for recovering a debt are: Step 1: Requesting payment by letter or Burofax A Burofax […]
Make a Spanish Will for your assets in Spain
If you have a house in Spain it is recommended to have a Spanish Will too. Your heirs will also have to get a NIE number in order to inherit. Why you need a Spanish will The main reason of having a Spanish Will is that it will be much easier for your heirs to deal […]
The Apostille Certificate for document legalisation
The Apostille is a certificate proving that the signature on a public document is authentic. For example, when dealing with an inheritance, if you need to prove that you are heir, you will need to present Marriage or Birth Certificates. These Certificates will have to be legalised with the Apostille Certificate. You will also need to […]
Power of Attorney in Spain
A power of attorney is a document signed with a Notary Public where a donor gives powers to another person (wife, lawyer…) for specific actions. With this document, the attorney is legally authorized to carry out the powers stated in the document on behalf of the donor. You will need a power of attorney for different […]
How to arrange utilities in Spain
Connecting utilities in Spain might be different than doing it in your country, so take a look to what you will need. Before you buy: check the bills Before buying your property, please make sure to request the last water and electricity bills to the seller. It is important to make sure that these bills are […]
What is the Community of Owners in Spain?
The Community of Owners in Spain is the government body of a building, urbanization or community. This community is regulated by the Horizontal Property Act. The community of owners is formed by neighbors who will be in charge of it for one year. This body has a President, a Secretary and Administrators. The administrator can […]
Steps to be followed when buying a property in Spain
Checking that everything is right with the property Once you have decided what property you would like to buy (either with a real estate agent or with an individual selling his/her property), the first step is employing a lawyer for verifying the following: Checking if the property is legal, its ownership and that planning permits […]
Get professional legal advice before paying any reserve deposits
Now that you have decided what property to buy and before you pay any reserve deposits, it is the right time for finding independent legal advice. Normally, real estate agents offer their own legal advice, but it is important to find someone who will be on your side. Probably you will not have any trouble and the real […]