“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?
Charles Gubbins | Dec 2021Real Estate Market
Evicting a nonpaying tenant in Spain
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
Sotogrande property renovations – Your Rate of Return
We have all at some point looked at the age of our bathrooms kitchens and maybe qualities of the windows we have in our Sotogranede homes. Many of us have longed for modernizing or refurbishing these areas of the house that may seem dated both in look and feel…
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2021
Germans are our strongest buyers so far
At the beginning of 2021, we were concerned Covid would continue to significantly dampen our hopes for a good financial year. We were very cautious. Nevertheless, we have been happily surprised at the buoyancy in the market and the apparently dramatic change in nationalities looking to buy a second home in Sotogrande.
Stephanie Noll | Sep 2021
7 Buying Lessons for Novice Buyers in Sotogrande
Buying a house in Sotogrande? Here are seven buying lessons I have collated from experience after having dealt with many buyers over the years..
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Sep 2021
You are not alone, embrace Sotogrande’s virtual viewings.
Buyers are looking for more space to accommodate home/digital studying and working. In Europe moving to a different country which improves your lifestyle is also an option…
Charles Gubbins | Aug 2021
“Essentials” and “nice-to-haves”….how property brief criteria has changed.
Priorities are reversing when it comes to a rental or buying brief. Reading several reports on the internet I can see the considerations both buyers and rental clients have in the big cities are similar to those of my clients in Sotogrande…
Charles Gubbins | May 2021
Property Tax relief in Andalucía until end of 2021
As of today 29th April 2021 the rates of ITP have been reduced in Andalucía. Bottom line you will pay less property tax when you buy a resale property between now and the end of the year.
Charles Gubbins | Apr 2021
So, the problem must be travel!!!
So, Spanish property sales have crashed in 2020 according to Spanish property Insight. …. down 24,7% compared to the previous year… but A Place in the Sun is saying that 30% more people are motivated to buy and many more are spending time researching the possible purchase of a holiday home
Charles Gubbins | Apr 2021
Some great news regarding travel from UK to Sotogrande, Spain!
As from today 29th March, new rules allow for travel to buy property
Charles Gubbins | Mar 2021
Allowing Pets in your Sotogrande Property: Advice for LANDLORDS.
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. So here are a few self-explanatory insights for Sotogrande’s landlords….
Charles Gubbins | Mar 2021
Increase interest for Sotogrande building Plots!
Buying a second home in Sotogrande, or indeed your first home, is a very exciting prospect. However, after weeks or looking online and maybe even viewing some properties, frustratingly, that ideal dwelling may still be elusive. If you seek a plot to build in Sotogrande, you have options…
Charles Gubbins | Mar 2021
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