What to check before you sign for your new home in Spain

A room-by-room list of everything someone should check at your handover. The things most people miss, and why they matter.

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How to get your electricity, water, and taxes sorted after buying

A plain-English guide to everything that needs to happen after you sign at the notary. What to do, in what order, and who to call.

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Your building warranty in Spain: what the LOE actually gives you

Spanish law protects new build buyers for up to 10 years. But there are deadlines, rules, and a right way to complain. Here's how it works.

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Your new build handover is delayed. Now what?

Delays of months are common on the Costa del Sol. What your rights are, what the developer must do, and how to protect yourself.

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Tourist rental licences in Andalucia: what you need to know in 2026

VFT registration, the Malaga moratorium, Junta de Andalucia requirements, and the fines for operating without a licence.

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Rental income tax for non-residents in Spain: 2026 rules

What you owe, how to declare it, which expenses you can deduct, and the key differences between EU and non-EU owners.

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