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
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
From 2030 all new homes must be zero energy buildings. This means they must use no energy at all. So, what will happen to the existing homes in Sotogrande?
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | May 2024
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about bringing in regulations to ensure accountability and quality within the real estate sector. All eyes are on the Andalucía government, with calls for clear standards for real estate agents before they start their business…
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Mar 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
In Spain, you can’t register your property in the property register unless a Spanish notary witnesses the sale’s deeds… So, who or what is a Spanish notary?
Charles Gubbins | Sep 2023
While these basic utilities include electricity, water, and gas, this blog will focus on how to manage a change of ownership for electricity and gas services, as they require more procedures and paperwork.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Jun 2023
In this blog, we will discuss the main aspects of power, the methods for calculating electrical power and the procedure to follow when trying to change it if it does not meet your needs.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | May 2023
The European Parliament recently approved a reform, whose energy efficiency targets set will have a significant impact on the market, especially in areas such as Sotogrande…
Stephanie Noll | Apr 2023
Finally, after 14 years the tunnel access from the frontier between Spain and Gibraltar to the town will open. Only pedestrians, cyclists, scooter/e-scooter riders, and mobility scooter users will be allowed to cross the runway…
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Mar 2023
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…
Charles Gubbins | Mar 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
