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News and opinion on European and Spanish regulations affecting ex-pats who retire, play or invest in Spain

Michael Davies is a Spanish lawyer specialised in probate, inheritance tax and inheritance related litigation for ex-pats in Spain.

Wealth tax has just been abolished in Andalucia

21 September 2022

The regional government of Andalucía has today announced that they are scrapping wealth tax in Andalucía. This is fantastic news for those that where paying it, but also for everybody else that will benefit from even more foreign investors moving to what was already the best region in Spain both for retirement and investment. If
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Transfer tax has been reduced in Andalucia

29 April 2021

Michael Davies from Davies Abogados/Solicitors & Barristers explains the reduction in transfer tax that was announced yesterday 28th of April by surprise and that is valid for all purchases starting 29th of January until the end of the year. Reduction to transfer tax in Andalucía for all properties purchased by deed yesterday 28th of April
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Do not choose a solicitor recommended by the estate agent

20 April 2017

Should I use a solicitor recommended by the agent to buy a property in Spain? If you are going to purchase a property in Spain you must use a solicitor that is INDEPENDENT to handle the conveyance. You should never choose the solicitor recommended by the estate agent. An estate agent and a buyers solicitor
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5 Recommendations for after you have purchased in Spain.

6 January 2017

FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WE MAKE TO OUR CLIENTS AFTER THEY HAVE PURCHASED IN SPAIN. 1.Do not become a tax resident of Spain before discussing all the pros and cons with your solicitor . It may or not be in your interest depending on your circumstances and to join the system is a half an hour
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5 Recommendations for after you have purchased in Spain.

7 July 2016

FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WE ALWAYS MAKE TO OUR CLIENTS AFTER THEY HAVE PURCHASED IN SPAIN. Do not become a tax resident of Spain before discussing all the pros and cons with your solicitor . It may or not be in your interest depending on your circumstances and to join the system is a half an
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Guideline for buying a property on the Costa del Sol:how to search for the property, choosing and estate agent, bank and solicitor.

9 June 2016

If you are interested in purchasing a property on the Costa del Sol we suggest you take the following steps. Establish a budget. Decide what type of property you are actually looking for: a flat , a villa , a penthouse , a farmhouse, a city flat. Decide what you are looking for because they
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Purchasing in Marbella: Is it safe? Could I lose my money?

14 April 2016

I WOULD LOVE TO PURCHASE IN SPAIN BUT I HAVE SOME CONCERNS: Could I lose my money? Is the procedure 100%safe? If only I could be certain that it can be done safely I would buy. You are not on your own. Almost all buyers are concerned to some degree or another about what feels
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I would love to purchase a property in Spain but I am concerned : Is the procedure 100% safe?

12 April 2016

BUYING A PROPERTY IN SPAIN : THE CONCERNS. Spain is a beautiful place to live or to come for holidays and the prices have never been better . You have found a property you like and for an attractive price but now you are concerned about the uncertainties of the process. Is it safe?, what
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How to choose a solicitor to handle your purchase in Spain?

19 June 2015

NOT ALL SOLICITORS ARE BORN EQUAL If you are purchasing property in Spain, it is not a good idea to choose the solicitor simply because he/she has been recommended by the estate agent or builder. We have offices in Marbella, Almeria city and Mojacar. We deal with conveyancing on the costa del Sol (Marbella, Estepona,
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Basic guideline to purchasing a property in Spain.(Mojacar, Vera, Marbella, Alicante, Moraira,Estepona, Benalmadena, Mijas)

4 June 2015

This is a very general outline of the work that goes on behind the scene, so that you have a rough idea of what to expect. You can take part in the fun by being present at the signing or your solicitor can deal with the transaction using a power of attorney. Do not attempt
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