Learn how foreigners can safely pay for property in Spain, avoid tax pitfalls, and get expert legal advice for a smooth purchase.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | May 2025
Drawn by low interest rates and a desirable lifestyle, buyers from Germany, the UK, and France are investing in top areas like Madrid, Barcelona, and Marbella…
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Sep 2024
I would like to share with you a guide on what to expect after acquiring your property in Sotogrande. I highly recommend assembling a comprehensive property dossier to organize all pertinent documents related to your new asset.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Jun 2024
Analysing historical market trends, evaluating potential risks, and exploring various scenarios, and in doing so I aim to guide prospective buyers in making informed decisions that align with their financial goals and preferences…
Charles Gubbins | Dec 2023
Specific to Andalucía and therefore Sotogrande, the wealth tax as applied to property, has been a big concern….
Charles Gubbins | Mar 2023
The Real Estate sector could begin to grow and become an interesting asset class for both homeowners and investors…
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Sep 2022
Plusvalía municipal (Municipal capital gains) is a local tax payable to your local town hall upon the sale of your property.
Charles Gubbins | Mar 2022
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
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
Questions and Answers in regard Great Britain citizens post Brexit. Charles Gubbins interviewed Magdalena Marín García from Triay & Triay Lawyers Spain to clarify some of the most asked questions by clients and colleagues on this topic.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Feb 2021
In April 2019, the inheritance and gift tax was practically abolished for Andalusia, with other words the tax amount is now so small that it is no longer worth mentioning.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | May 2019
It is important to acknowledge that no one is exempt from paying the tax concerning the municipal capital gain, unless the transfer was made at a loss.
Stephanie Noll | Aug 2018
