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Spain is facing more and more regulations regarding tourist rental properties. Earlier this year, the rules were already tightened in the autonomous regions to which the Costa Brava and Costa del Sol belong, and now a very important change has also been made in the Comunidad Valenciana, the autonomous region to which Costa Blanca and Valencia belong. In this blog everything you need to know.Disclaimer: The...

It is perhaps the biggest purchase of your life: buying a house. It's exciting and there's a lot involved. Buying a house in Spain is all that bit more exciting, because it's not in your language, it's a country with different rules... and that's exactly what we want to talk about. Whereas until recently anyone could start as an estate agent from a small attic room without any experience, fortunately this...

Positive messages from Spain! After more than a year after the start of the pandemic, everyone is done with it....., but the good news: we are ready again! :-) Our lives have been on hold for almost 1,5 years and we have all hoped and waited for better times. There was always a glimmer of hope, but then another wave came. Now we dare to say that it looks good and sunny. We can look ahead again and start...

You have found your dream home, what now? We are regularly asked whether hiring a lawyer is really necessary. The notary checks everything, right? You might think: 'if that is the case, then we don't need a lawyer to save costs, do we?' Let's help you out of your dream right away, because a lawyer is indispensable in Spain when buying a house. We are happy to tell you why! Notary versus lawyer Where the...

At Dream Properties International we are not only happy to help you in the search for your ideal home, but also when you want to sell your house. On our website you will find an extensive step-by-step plan for selling a property in Spain. We would like to take a closer look at a number of matters, such as promotion during the sale of your house and additional financial matters. Because in addition to the...

No matter where you chose to live, there's no avoiding all of the necessary paperwork when buying your dream home. Taking out insurance in Spain is part of that. For example, you must apply for a mortgage and arrange a NIE number in good time. But then the picture is not quite complete. Because it is also necessary to insure your home and your contents. And don't forget your own health insurance and car...

On our website, we mention on various pages (such as the purchase process in Spain and buying a property in Spain), that it's wise to engage a property lawyer. This specialist checks the (provisional) purchase contract whether everything is correct from a legal point of view. But suppose: you are already a specialist in this field and the Spanish language does not cost you any effort, is it still necessary...

If you only live in your Spanish house during the high season and winter, you have to deal with vacancy of your own home for a number of months a year. In some cases, it may concern long-term vacancy, for example when you have had your house for sale for a while. The Spanish government would like to reduce the vacancy in the country and therefore gives you the opportunity to rent out your house. However,...