Return the deposit to a buyer who has not obtained financing in bad faith?

A client who had sold his property in Malaga asked us the following question: Do I have to return the deposit to a buyer who has not obtained financing in […]

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New deductible rental expenses for non‑residents in Spain

There are new deductible rental expenses for non‑residents in Spain, even if you live outside the EU. Good news for non‑resident landlords! A recent judgment by Spain’s Audiencia Nacional recognises […]

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Purchase option in Malaga: avoid Land Registry blocks before you sign earnest money

What is a purchase option in Malaga and how is it different from earnest money? Purchase option in Malaga. A purchase option gives the buyer (the “option holder”) the right—but […]

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Moratorium on tourist accommodation in Malaga city: what changes and what options you have

The Malaga City Council has fulfilled its promise to put a stop to all new tourist accommodation registrations in Malaga, implementing a moratorium on tourist accommodation in Malaga city. Are […]

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Conflict of Tax Residency and Double Taxation Agreements

Our law firm, specialized in international taxation, frequently deals with conflict of tax residency and double taxation agreements. These tax problems are characterized by their technical complexity and require well-founded […]

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Mutual Breach in Real Estate Purchase Contracts in Spain

Real estate transactions can face complications that sometimes result in mutual breach in real estate purchase contracts by both parties involved. Recently, an important ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court […]

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Spanish Personal income taxation of holiday rentals: Malaga and Nerja

The recent ruling of the High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) establishes an important criterion regarding the Personal income taxation of holiday rentals, especially relevant for owners in key […]

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Limiting estate agents’ commission to 4% of the sale or rental price.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently issued an important ruling on 27th February 2025, confirming the compatibility with European legislation of limiting estate agents’ commission to […]

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Brussels Takes Spain to the EU Court for Discriminatory Tax Treatment of Non-residents

On 12 March 2025, the European Commission announced that Brussels is taking Spain to court for discriminatory tax treatment of non-residents. This case highlights a problem that directly affects those […]

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End of Golden Visa in Spain: 3 April 2025.

The recent legislative change in Spain marks the end of the Golden Visa in Spain, or investor visas. This measure, regulated in Organic Law 1/2025, implies an important change for […]

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