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How can I unblock my Spanish current account from abroad without my presence?

In this case legal representation (POA) is necessary to be able to go on your behalf to the bank, as the legal department of the entity requires a power of attorney with express banking powers so that your lawyer or advisor can settle and unblock your account in your bank.

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Property Law

¿What should I do if I am summoned to a Community Meeting and I am in the UK?

Who is responsible for calling the meetings of the homeowners’ association? . By law it corresponds to him to make the summons: a) To the President of the community b) When it is requested by a number of owners. Art. 16.2 of the LPH proclaims that: “[…]the summons of the Meetings will be made by […]

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Property Law

Is it legal to put 1 year as a term in a rental contract?

Yes, it is. Lack of knowledge of the law and the complexity of rental contracts often mean that tenants are unclear about important details such as the minimum and maximum duration of their lease. The answer varies depending on the type of tenant and the purpose of the property. Minimum duration and extensionsThe duration of […]

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Property Law Wills & Probate

How can I leave the apartment that I have with my ex-partner or my brother if I have 50% of it?

The solution would be to go to the Notary if both parts wish it and to compensate the part that wants to leave the apartment, once discounted the payments inherent to the property that have not been assumed Do you need a lawyer specialized in Family Law?

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Property Law Wills & Probate

Is it usual to pay between 5% or 10% of the sale price before the notary?

Yes, it is usual, depending on the conditions of each party and local customs. It is usually mandatory, through a private purchase contract, to sign an agreement that obliges both parties to go to the notary to pay the rest of the price within a certain period of time (usually between 30 and 90 days). […]

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Golden Visa Property Law Wills & Probate

The penalties of the 720 model of The Spanish Tax Administration Agency are illegal.

The Court of Justice of the European Union at the end of January 2022, has declared that all the sanctions proposed by the AEAT are illegal.All the penalties proposed by the Spanish Tax Agency since 2014 for infringements linked to the ‘model 720’ (informative declaration of assets and rights located abroad) involve an “impairment” to […]

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Golden Visa Property Law

Can I fly to Spain if I have been sentenced to a fine or convicted in criminal proceedings?

Crimes such as drug trafficking, fines or convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol, injuries or assaults, violence against women, etc. can lead to a financial fine or an arrest warrant in Spanish territory, especially when a person comes as a tourist to spend a few days on holiday in Spain. In these cases, […]

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Golden Visa Property Law

The Foreigners’ Office or the Consulate has refused my residence permit to enter Spain or my visa for which I have applied. Can I appeal against this decision? How?

Yes, the administrative procedure is only a first stage before going to Court, which, in many cases, is more protective to your rights than the Administration, analysing all the details of your case in detail.  Moreover, even if both the Immigration Office and the Consular Administration (if applicable) do not resolve the case and there is […]

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Property Law Wills & Probate

I have a tenant who does not pay the rent of my property in Tenerife. What can I do?

On many occasions British and other nationals, especially foreigners not resident in the Canary Islands, decide to hand over the management of their property to a real estate agent for them to rent it or to rent it themselves. The problem starts when the tenant stops paying you. In Spain it can be somewhat complicated […]

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Golden Visa Property Law

We are a UK based company with several partners in Spain. We currently want to start the business through a new branch in Spain and hire staff. ¿What is needed to carry out all these formalities?

Opening a company in Spain requires the drawing up of articles of association to govern the life of the company, as well as going to the Notary to sign the creation of the new company in Spain. Likewise, we will need certain documents, duly translated and apostilled, in the event that the investment partners and […]