From luxury property and legal advice on buying in Spain, to local events, culture, and the vibrant community. It’s your guide to understanding and enjoying life in Sotogrande.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is applied to stocks, property, government bonds, and any other assets and investments once you sell, and of course as long as you have made a profit. There is a difference in the rate of tax, depending on if you are a tax resident of Spain…
Charles Gubbins | Jan 2022
A First Occupancy License (also known as a Certificate of Habitability), is a license issued by the City Council and granted once the construction works have been completed, which allows the buyer to legally inhabit the property.
Charles Gubbins | Jan 2022
“Sunny November, almost too warm to wear a jacket”, says Stephanie Noll while introducing us to this beautiful private villa.
Stephanie Noll | Jan 2022
“We all belong to a place and, years ago we discovered that Sotogrande is ours” Read the complete interview by the local magazine.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Dec 2021
The Junta de Andalucía has now passed into law the lowering the ITP tax (ITP is the tax paid by the buyer when buying a property). This means that BIG SAVINGS will be made by buyers purchasing resale properties where ITP is the due tax!!! Learn some examples..
Charles Gubbins | Dec 2021
Brunch in the SO starts relaxed at 1 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. We really enjoyed our brunch at noon today, in a completely relaxed atmosphere accompanied by excellent service in the “Cortijo” of the SO/ Hotel!
Stephanie Noll | Dec 2021
Most of those planning to move to Sotogrande have will be faced at some point with the need to “empadronarse”. But what exactly is it? What purpose does it serve?
Charles Gubbins | Dec 2021
“Zoom Trends”, an online program of the Spanish Television, visits Sotogrande and brings us closer to the history and the innovations of this luxury resort.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Nov 2021
Briton Matt Fritzpatrick, winner of the Estrella Damm N. A. Andalucía Masters 2021. Following the great golf atmosphere felt in Sotogrande, Valderrama celebrated a Pro-Am tournament for special guests including some of the European Tour players…
Stephanie Noll | Oct 2021
Commonly known as the Spanish non-lucrative Visa, this visa is issued to non-Spanish citizens who are of retirement age and have no intention of working in Spain.
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2021
Having to evict a tenant is a painful thing to have to do. Painful for the landlord as he may be missing out on income necessary to pay a mortgage, or worse still it may be the landlords only source of income….
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2021
Stephanie from Noll Sotogrande met with Chloe Brandalac at SO/ Sotogrande to talk about how she became the Director of Sales Marketing of this new luxurious cortijo-style hotel and other interesting details about the resort.
Stephanie Noll | Oct 2021
