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The INE has published a 2.54% IRAV, but that figure alone does not determine the new rent. We explain how to review your contract, anniversary date, and the current legal limits before doing the math.
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The IBI in Vega Baja: What It Is and How It Affects Your Budget as a Property Owner Buying a property on the sunny Costa Blanca is a dream for many. The vision of golden beaches, enviable weather, and a relaxed lifestyle attracts buyers from around the world. However, when embarking on this exciting journey, it’s essential to understand all the costs associated with ownership, not just the initial ones. One of the recurring taxes that often causes uncertainty—especially among those unfamiliar with the Spanish tax system—is the Real Estate Tax, commonly known as IBI.
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It’s the first question in any inheritance involving a house: how much will I pay? The short answer for most families is: much less than you fear. We explain how inheritance tax works in the Valencian Community when you inherit a home, the current deductions and the deadlines you mustn’t miss.
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Not every inheritance is a gift. A property with an outstanding mortgage, the deceased’s debts, community fees or even squatting can turn the inheritance into a problem. Before signing anything, it’s worth understanding the three legal routes and their consequences: accept, accept with protection, or renounce an inheritance that includes a home. First: the inheritance […]
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Selling a home in Alicante in 2025 means knowing exactly which taxes you will have to pay to avoid surprises and correctly calculate the true profit from the sale. Many owners focus only on the sale price, but are unaware that taxes, fees and withholdings can significantly change the final amount they receive. […]
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Tourist renting in the Valencian Community is no longer “list the flat and collect”: it’s a regulated activity, with mandatory registration, technical requirements and serious penalties for operating without paperwork. This is the practical guide to the tourist rental licence in the Valencian Community — what you need, in what order and […]
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Carrying out energy-efficiency works in your home not only lowers the bill: it can also reduce your taxes. We review the deductions for energy efficiency and the other fiscal advantages associated with these works, including the requirements the Tax Agency imposes so you don't lose them. IRPF deductions for improvement works
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Selling your home to buy another carries a tax benefit many people miss because they don’t know the rules: the reinvestment exemption for the main residence. Properly applied, it means not paying IRPF on the sale gain. Incorrectly applied —or applied without meeting the requirements— it can mean a tax assessment from Hacienda years later. These are the rules.
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It’s the most misunderstood tax when selling a home: the municipal capital gains tax (officially, IIVTNU). It’s paid to the town hall, not to Hacienda, and since its reform it includes a detail many owners don’t know: if you didn’t make a profit from the sale, you don’t pay. We explain how it’s calculated, when it’s due and when it isn’t.
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Spain has attracted numerous foreign investors and property owners thanks to its climate, quality of life, and growing real estate market. However, becoming a tax resident in Spain involves certain obligations and benefits that every owner should know before settling permanently in the country. Here, we explore what it means to be a tax resident in Spain and how it affects foreign property owners.
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