Buying and owning property in Spain

Taking all the steps to buy property in Spain is an exciting and occasionally stressful process. You have to decide on which part of the beautiful country you want to spend more time in and go through a lot of bureaucratic work. The good news is that there’s nothing like the feeling of being handed the keys to your brand-new Spanish property. The (slightly) bad news is that you need to maintain it to get the most out of your investment.

Managing local taxes can be a nightmare for many expats living or owning property in Spain. The different forms, dates and obligations can be a big challenge – and that’s before language gets involved. There are several different types of property taxes that expats need to pay in Spain. Each comes with its own strict deadline, and it’s surprisingly easy to miss one, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process.

Anyone who has taken the steps to buy property in Spain knows that bureaucracy in the country can be difficult to navigate and time-consuming. Well, the same goes for applying for planning permission or adding any existing work to your property deeds. This is why some people decide to do the work first and ask for permission later.

In this article, we’re going to take you through how to obtain a building licence for extensions and how to update your property deeds properly, to ensure a smooth sale.

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, has announced a controversial plan to impose a 100% tax on non-EU residents purchasing property in Spain. It’s one of his 12 proposals to tackle the worsening property crisis which is driving rent and purchase prices up, leaving many Spaniards unable to get on the property ladder. How will you be affected?

Direct debits are a simple and convenient way to automatically pay recurring payments. In Spain, like in many other countries, direct debits are a popular and common way of paying utility bills, taxes, rent and healthcare payments. In this article, we’ll discuss the key points of direct debits in Spain and how Bueno can simplify the entire process for you. 

This has been a controversial and contentious topic in recent years for homeowner’s associations, landlords and those living close to tourist rentals. But what exactly are the implications of this new ruling? How will it affect your property? And can landlords keep renting their property out to tourists? Here’s everything you need to know about this significant ruling.