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A recent reform of the Urban Leases Act changes the tenant’s right of first refusal. Here are the useful checks to make before selling or buying a rented property.
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You can have the best house in the development and ruin its sale with a single mistyped number. These are the common mistakes we see every week when pricing a property — and why listing high doesn’t make you earn more: it makes you sell for less. Mistake 1: the sentimental price «I paid X, I put Y into renovations, so it’s worth X+Y+something». The market doesn’t pay for your memories or every improvement (a good kitchen adds value; marble chosen to your taste doesn’t necessarily). The only real price is what buyers pay today for comparable homes in your area and condition.
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Inheriting a flat in Torrevieja or the Costa Blanca usually arrives at the worst emotional moment and with a practical reality: many heirs live far away, the property generates expenses from day one and no one is sure where to start. This guide organizes the entire process for selling an inherited flat: which procedures come first, […]
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Selling an inherited property has pitfalls that don't exist in a normal sale: tax deadlines, decisions made in haste and several owners voicing opinions at once. These are the mistakes when selling an inherited home that cost the most money —and how to avoid them. Mistake 1: putting it on the market before the inheritance is settled Without a deed […]
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You cannot sell (or rent) a home in Spain without it, and yet it remains the document that delays the most sales: the energy certificate for selling. We explain exactly what it is, how much it costs, how long it takes, what fines apply for not having it and why its rating is already starting to influence the price you’ll be paid.
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When a couple decides to separate and the house will be sold, a practical question arises: is it better to sell the house as part of the divorce, before signing it or afterwards? The answer affects taxes, the mortgage and, above all, the price you will ultimately obtain. Let’s break it down. Selling before divorce: the route that usually wins […]
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If you sell a property in Spain and you are not a tax resident here, there is one figure you should know before signing: 3%. The buyer is obliged to withhold 3% for non-residents on the sale price and pay it to the Tax Agency on account of your taxes. It is not an extra tax: […]
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The Costa Blanca stands out as a coveted destination for those seeking a home under the Mediterranean sun. More and more people are discovering the charm of this area, drawn by its enviable climate, relaxed lifestyle and vibrant national and international community. When considering a new life stage or an investment, […]
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You sold the house, a few months pass and a claim arrives: previously unseen damp, a faulty installation, cracks behind a partition. Hidden defects in the sale of a home are the main source of post-sale shocks for the seller. We explain exactly what they are, what you’re liable for, for how long and —most usefully— how to protect yourself before signing.
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Your home is rated E, F or G and you want to sell. The question is legitimate: do you invest to improve the energy certificate before selling, or sell it as-is and let the buyer decide? The correct answer isn’t ideological: it’s a calculation. We give you the method and indicative numbers to make it.
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One house, three siblings and three different ideas about what to do with it. This is the most common —and most delicate— scenario in inheritances involving a home. Here are the real options for selling an inherited house among siblings (or for one sibling to keep it), what each option costs and how to prevent the property from tearing the family apart.
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You bought your house on the Costa Blanca years ago and now it’s time to sell: change of plans, an inheritance to sort out, or simply cashing out. Selling a house in Spain as a foreigner is a well-established process, but it has particularities worth knowing before you start — especially if you no longer live (or never lived) in Spain.
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