kenneth130572
Danish expat in Spain
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Registration: 24 January 2023
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Capital Gains Tax by TinaChico
Hello all,I have a question about Capital Gains Tax.I am about to sell my house in the Uk and complete the sale in July this year.And we are going to move to Spain in July, rent for 4 months while we buy our main residence in Spain. But I have heard ...
Yes, there is Capital Gains tax on your main residence in Spain. Of course, you have to sell it at a profit and you can reduce all the costs involved in selling the house.balcellsgroup.com/capital-gains-tax/The above link will be helpful to you.If ... Read More
Periodic inspection 50year plus houses by gyoung5718
Hello allIn the process purchasing house in malaga that was built in 1936.Question like to ask if anyone has knowledge on periodic building inspections (5year intervals in my understanding).Been lead to believe that house owners don't carry out ...
Concerning periodic building inspections, I have lived here for 20-odd years, never heard of them :-) Read More
Periodic inspection 50year plus houses by gyoung5718
Hello allIn the process purchasing house in malaga that was built in 1936.Question like to ask if anyone has knowledge on periodic building inspections (5year intervals in my understanding).Been lead to believe that house owners don't carry out ...
For a house that old I would have a professional survey the place. It might even save you money as you can haggle on the price if serious issues are found.In Spain, you buy a house as seen i.e. after the purchase the original owner has no liability ... Read More
Need advice on electricity bill by tacochina
Hi All,I am in Barcelona. My electricity supplier is Factor Energia. My bills have risen so much over the past year. I recently sent them my meter readings for the first time and was expecting to see a massive adjustment i.e. deduction as I am sure ...
Hi Tacochina,Factor Energia is a small company and they may well be charging you a lot per kilowatt depending on your plan. I had similar problems and I changed to Enedesa one luz - this is a fixed kilowatt rate 24 hours a day, it saved me a lot of ... Read More