Government measures to curb the housing crisis
• President Sanchez announced a package of measures to combat rising housing prices, focused on incentivizing affordable rent and limiting speculation.
• An exemption of 100% of personal income tax is proposed for owners who rent according to the benchmark, extending benefits similar to those of stressed areas.…
Last week the Spanish Government published the Justice Efficiency Act that includes the provisions to eliminate Golden Visas for non EU investors in property and other assets in Spain. The rules will come into force on the 3rd April 2025, meaning that there is still some time to apply for the Golden Visa. According to…
Many British residents and visitors to Europe will have heard about the new EU’s Entry Exit System (EES).
This will affect British residents living in Spain and is going to be positive for those who hold the TIE. The TIE is a biometric card which is listed as a residency document under the Withdrawal Agreement.…
De Cotta Law were delighted to have been involved with the European Cricket Championship which was held at the Cartama Oval, near the town of Cartama in Malaga province.
The tournament which involved two divisions ran from 23rd of September until 19th October and involved teams from 22 European countries.
De Cotta law had a…
A familiar scene. In low sun or poor visibility, the chance of a Traffic accident increases. Being involved in an accident is often one of the most stressful situations you can be in. It is therefore essential to know how to act appropriately. Below, we explain the steps to follow in the event of a…
As a law firm serving the international community in Spain, we are often approached by ‘heir-hunters’ or companies who specialise in tracing lost relatives. Over the last 30 or more years of immigration, residence and property purchase by British nationals many properties have been purchased. In some cases these people have lost contact with their…
De Cotta law are delighted to be involved with the European Cricket Championship being held at the Cartama Oval, near the town of Cartama in Malaga province. https://www.ecn.cricket/european-cricket-championship
The tournament runs until, 19th October. De Cotta law have a hospitality tent at the ground throughout the tournament and hope to see our clients there as…
Javier Florido and Lauren Sykes held a De Cotta Law seminar in Manchester this week providing important information on Spanish law and procedure in Personal Injury claims. The meeting was well attended by a number of lawyers who work with Holiday and Package Travel claims in the UK.
Javier, who is an experienced litigator and…
A new law modifying various provisions on tourist accommodation, tourist flats, and hotel establishments came into force in February 2024 in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. Decree 31/2024.
The previous regulation of 2011 was brought in at a time when the majority of properties were owned by private individuals acting as hosts. Over the years…
