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I HAVE VERY SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY TITLE DEED AND TO MAKE THINS WORSE , I AM NOT EVEN CERTAIN IF THE PERSON THAT HANDLED MY CONVEYANCE IS A SOLICITOR. On some occasions we have had people coming so see us asking us how to lodge a complaint about a solicitor only to find that
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This is a very general outline of the work that goes on behind the scene, so that you have a rough idea of what to expect. You can take part in the fun by being present at the signing or your solicitor can deal with the transaction using a power of attorney. Do not attempt
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The 6 questions we recommend you ask your estate agent before signing an estate agency agreement. 1. What type of contract do you use? There are many different types of contract and each has its benefits and draw backs. The contracts can be classified in two main groups with variations of each. Multi agency – You
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BE CAREFUL WITH THE NIGERIAN LETTER 419 SCAM (FALSE INHERITANCE) IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN E-MAIL WITH OUR NAME STATING THAT YOU HAVE INHERITED 12 MILLION EURO, I AM AFRAID TO SAY IT IS NOT REALY US, AND THAT YO HAVE SADLY NOT INHERITED ALL THAT MONEY. Back in 2010 the name Michael
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In Spain you have six months from the date of death to pay the inheritance tax or present the forms claiming tax exemption. You can request an extension for a further six months , but you need to request it within the first five months since the date of death , with an indication
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Selling a property. What will the solicitor do for me? If you wish to sell your property the most important thing is to secure that you receive the purchase price safely . In other words make sue that they is absolutely no possibility of you selling the property withoght receiving the agreed price as cleared
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Question: My mother and father need to move back to the u.k due to very bad health, with my mother moving into a home immediately on her return. They own a house and a bank account in Marbella. Have you got any recommendations of things I should be thinking about from a legal point of
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Updated on the 8/3/2017 to take into account the changes introduced by sentence of 16 of February of 2017 the “Tribunal Consititucional ” which considers that the town halls should not charge plusvalía tax when the property is sold at a loss. QUESTION: I understand that if I sell my property I need to think
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SELL A PROPERTY IN SPAIN? Post updated 11/12/2017 Question: What taxes and fees will we have to pay if we sell our property in Spain? Answer: The situation varies depending if you are a resident or non-resident of Spain. (having a certificate of residencia comunitaria is not sufficient proof
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