Wills
Spanish will in La Cala de Mijas: your 2026 checklist
Preparing a Spanish will in La Cala de Mijas? A practical checklist for couples, overseas families and owners with assets in more than one country.
Wills
Update your will after a property move on the Costa del Sol
Bought or sold in Marbella, Mijas or Fuengirola? Learn when to review your will, property gifts and overseas documents after a change in 2026.
Inheritance
Inheriting a property in Mijas while living abroad: 2026 guide
Inherited a home in Mijas or La Cala while living abroad? Understand the first documents, tax deadlines, powers of attorney and property checks.
Inheritance
Selling an inherited home with siblings in Fuengirola or Marbella
A 2026 checklist for selling an inherited home in Fuengirola or Marbella with co-heirs: ownership, agreements, documents, expenses and completion.
Buying & selling
Arras in La Cala de Mijas: protect your deposit before buying
Buying in La Cala de Mijas in 2026? Check the arras contract, mortgage condition, seller's authority and refund terms before paying a property deposit.
Buying & selling
Buying a resale apartment in Higuerón or Carvajal: 2026 checks
Buying a resale home in Higuerón, Carvajal or Fuengirola? Check title, parking, community debts, special assessments and possession before committing.
Property Law
How to Buy Property in Mijas as a Foreigner: 2026 Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide covering NIE, due diligence, costs, taxes and legal protection for foreign buyers.
Immigration
What is a Spanish NIE Number and How to Get One
Everything you need to know: what it is, why you need it, and how to apply from Spain or abroad.
Wills & Estates
Why Every Expat in Mijas Needs a Spanish Will
A Spanish will saves your family months of stress and thousands in legal costs.
Family Law
How to Get Divorced in Spain: A Complete Guide for Foreigners
Understand the Spanish divorce process, timelines, costs, and how to protect your assets and children.
Inheritance
Spanish Inheritance Law: What Expats on the Costa del Sol Need to Know
ISD tax, EU Regulation 650/2012, forced heirship, and how to administer a Spanish estate.
Immigration
Spain Golden Visa Abolished (2025): What Changed & Alternatives
Spain abolished the Golden Visa on 3 April 2025. What changed, what it means for current holders, and the alternatives.
Company Law
How to Set Up a Company in Spain as a Foreigner: SL vs Autónomo
Pros, cons, step-by-step formation guide, and tax comparison for the two most common structures.
Tax
Tax Residency in Spain: When You Become a Tax Resident & What It Means
The 183-day rule, economic interests test, worldwide income obligations, and the Modelo 720.
Property Law
Property Taxes When Buying in Mijas: ITP, IVA, AJD & More
Full 2026 breakdown of every tax and cost to budget for when buying on the Costa del Sol.
Immigration
UK Citizens Residency in Spain Post-Brexit 2026: All Your Options
Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, TIE card, and the 90-day rule explained.
Property Law
Power of Attorney in Spain: Everything You Need to Know
How to buy property, apply for NIE, and handle legal matters without being physically present.
Property Law
Community of Owners in Spain: Your Rights and Obligations
Fees, AGMs, voting rights, disputes and your legal rights as a member of a comunidad de propietarios.
Tax
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Property in Spain 2026
IRPF, IRNR, plusvalía, key exemptions, and the 3% retention for non-resident sellers.
Property Law
Getting a Mortgage in Spain as a Foreigner 2026
LTV ratios, documentation, fixed vs variable rates, and lender options for non-resident buyers.
Property Law
Renting Property in Spain: Landlord & Tenant Rights 2026
LAU contracts, 5-year minimums, deposits, tourist lets, and the eviction process explained.
Property Law
Building Works & Planning Permission in Spain 2026
Licencia de obra mayor vs menor, illegal works, demolition orders, and legalisation of extensions.
Tax
Non-Resident Income Tax Spain (IRNR) Explained 2026
Modelo 210, deemed income on non-rented properties, rental income rates, and what to do if you've never filed.
Property Law
Buying Off-Plan Property in Spain 2026: Legal Guide
Bank guarantees, developer contracts, IVA, delivery risks, and your rights if the project is cancelled.
Property Law
Neighbour Disputes in Spain: Your Legal Options 2026
Noise, boundary disputes, illegal works, and overhanging trees — your legal routes in Mijas.
Tax
Plusvalía Municipal in Spain Explained 2026
What it is, who pays it, the two calculation methods since the 2021 ruling, and when it's zero.
Family Law
Prenuptial Agreement in Spain 2026: Complete Guide
Capitulaciones matrimoniales: how to choose separación de bienes and protect your property.
Tax
Ley Beckham Spain 2026: The Special Expat Tax Regime
Flat 24% on Spanish income for up to 6 years. Who qualifies and the 6-month deadline.
Tax
Avoiding Double Taxation in Spain 2026: Complete Guide
How Spain's 90+ tax treaties work, UK pension rules, dividends, and how to avoid paying twice.
Property Law
Squatters (Okupas) in Spain: How to Protect & Recover Your Property
Allanamiento vs usurpación, what to do if occupied, eviction timelines and how to prevent squatting on the Costa del Sol.
Immigration
Spain Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements, Process & Tax
Who qualifies, income requirements, how to apply from Spain, family inclusion and the Beckham Law tax advantage.
Immigration
Empadronamiento: How to Register on the Padrón in Spain
What the padrón is, why it matters for residency, healthcare and schools, and exactly which documents you need.
Immigration
NIE vs TIE vs Residencia: What's the Difference?
The terminology that confuses every newcomer, explained simply — what each one is and how they fit together.
Property Law
Buying in a Resort or Branded Residence on the Costa del Sol
Higuerón, branded residences & resort homes: service charges, rental schemes, off-plan risks and structuring.
Family Law
Getting Married in Spain as Foreigners: Legal Guide
Civil vs symbolic weddings, requirements & documents, pareja de hecho, and protecting your assets before marriage.
Immigration
Exchanging Your Driving Licence in Spain (UK & Non-EU)
EU vs UK vs non-EU rules, the 2023 UK-Spain agreement, the DGT process, the medical test and the 6-month rule.
Property Law
Opening a Bank Account in Spain as a Foreigner
Resident vs non-resident accounts, the documents you need, why you need one to buy property, and banking tips.
Inheritance
Inheriting Property with a Mortgage or Debts in Spain
How debts pass to heirs, accepting vs benefit of inventory vs renouncing, inherited mortgages and the 6-month deadline.