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Sandcastles and Orange Boxes

Sandcastles and Orange Boxes

The reduction of VAT on new housing in Spain

September 19, 2011

Good News and Bad News Although I have been on my holibobs and this happened three weeks ago I feel that a certain issue is too important to pass over. I want to draw attention to this matter as it is of great importance and may well affect purchasers who are in the process of buying or intend to buy… Read more…

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The ‘New Big Deal’ for Property Purchasers on the Costas

August 20, 2011

The Spanish Central Government has initiated plans headed by Minister for Public Works and Housing José Blanco to aid the fragile economy and inject some credibility and assurance into the Spanish property market, by offering ex pats greater access to official information and legislation. The new legislation has been introduced to prevent expat purchasers falling foul of crooked developers and… Read more…

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To Buy or Not to Buy – That is the question?

August 17, 2011

I have been asked many many times, “Do you think property prices have gone as low as they can go” Oh, if only I had a crystal ball. French clients we had last week said they thought that this was a good time to buy as their information was that prices have bottomed out and the only way is up. … Read more…

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Safe Hands

August 1, 2011

The first Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the PSOE Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba met recently with bank officials and defended the victims of foreclosures.  Proposed legislation is targeted at providing improved protection for home owners facing foreclosure as a result of irresponsible lending and also increased the minimum auction price on repossessed properties to 60% of the assessed value. After… Read more…

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