What is the Plusvalia Municipal Tax vendors get charged when they sell a home?
Plusvalía municipal (Municipal capital gains) is a local tax payable to your local town hall upon the sale of your property.
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Funeral Process in Spain for Expats
There is nothing more certain in life than death and taxes. I have written about taxes on several occasions, but this piece is about the other certainty… passing. Speaking about death is never an easy subject, but especially if you are living away from your country of origin. It is important that you are prepared […]
Living with your pet in Sotogrande
Pet owners can often find it hard to find a place to live in Sotogrande as many landlords do not allow animals in their properties. We understand what an important part pets can play in people’s lives, so here are a few self-explanatory insights for tenants.
Noll Sotogrande strengthens its Rental Department
El Periódico de Sotogrande made a wonderful article about the incorporation of our latest team member, Jorge Martí, an agent specialized in long-term rentals and vacational stay.
5 Five Spanish Visas British can apply for
British applicants continue to be attracted to all the benefits of owning a property in Spain. Brexit has changed the status for many buyers but owning a property is still very much possible.
Capital Gains Tax Upon selling your Sotogrande home in Spain.
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...
What is a First Occupation License?
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.
The Most Private villa in Sotogrande, watch the Property Tour!
"Sunny November, almost too warm to wear a jacket", says Stephanie Noll while introducing us to this beautiful private villa.
Charles & Stephanie interviewed by the Local Newspaper
"We all belong to a place and, years ago we discovered that Sotogrande is ours" Read the complete interview by the local magazine.
Great news for property buyers… Lower property purchase tax for 2022 remains at 7%!
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..
Brunch at the SO/ Sotogrande
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!
“Empadronamiento” in Spain. What is it? Why do it!
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?
