When Renting is a Scam: Beware of Online Ads
Online rental scams are increasingly common, especially in high-demand housing markets such as Spain, where international tenants often search for accommodation remotely. If you
Practical legal guidance for international clients in Spain
Exclusive Listing Agreements with Real Estate Agents in Spain: Validity Confirmed by the Spanish Supreme Court (Ruling 1451/2019)
Exclusive listing agreements with real estate agents in Spain are a common feature of property transactions, particularly in international markets such as Málaga, Marbella,
Prohibition of Short-Term Touristic Rentals in Spain: Community of owners’ powers and Supreme Court doctrine
The prohibition of short-term rentals in Spain has become increasingly common within residential buildings subject to the regime of horizontal property. In many communities
Usucapion of Horizontal Property in Spain: Acquisition of Common Elements and Appurtances
Usucapion of horizontal property in Spain refers to the acquisition of ownership rights over common elements and inseparable appurtenances within buildings governed by the
Bank Liability in Off-Plan Property Purchases in Spain (Supreme Court Case Law 2024 and 2025)
Off-plan property purchases in Spain (i.e., properties acquired before completion of construction) are a common investment structure, particularly among international buyers. However, they also
Use of The Family Home Spain After Divorce: Legal Rules, Time Limits and Court Practice
The use of the family home in Spain after divorce is strictly regulated under Spanish family law. Unlike some jurisdictions where post-divorce occupancy can
Change of Use in Spain: Converting Commercial Premises into Residential
Change of use in Spain refers to the legal process by which a commercial premises is converted into a dwelling within a building subject
Fixed-term lease agreements entered into in fraud of law: Consequences
Ruling 21/2023 of the Malaga Provincial Court, Fifth Section, of 23 January. deals with a case of fraud of law in a fixed-term lease
