CONVERSION OF PREMISES INTO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS IN SPAIN The reality of many premises closing due to cessation of activity in Spain has led owners to convert them into residential dwellings, making the most of their premises, often without much of a commercial outlet. This is a reality that is becoming more and more common, and to explain this phenomenon from…
The rental contract is a legal relationship of great importance, perhaps the most important, together with the purchase and sale, within the field of real estate law, given the need for housing and which covers a large part of the real estate operations that are carried out on a daily basis, given the difficulty of access to home ownership. URBAN…
HOW TO EXTINGUISH A SITUATION OF COMMON PROPERTY OR CO-OWNERSHIP IN SPAIN Co-ownership of property in joint ownership, i.e. without assignment of a specific and individualised percentage, occurs in most cases, when acquiring property in inheritance; either by acquisition of property during marriage or by voluntary acquisition by the interested parties. The situation of community property generates a series of…
BARE PROPERTY There are legal terms that often remain within specialised legal circles until economic circumstances bring them to the centre of the debate and consumers start to become familiar with them. A notable case is the concept of Bare Property PROPERTY, of which we are going to offer a brief explanation in this article. WHY DO WE TALK…
TIMESHARE CLAIMS Once again, this law firm has obtained a favourable judgement for Dutch clients, who in 2004 entered into two contracts for timeshare rights on real estate for tourist use in a well-known real estate complex in Marbella, owned by a multinational hotel company from the USA. “Rights of use by turns of real estate for tourist use and…
Option to Purchase and Lease Agreement: Key Aspects to Consider This document explores the fundamental elements of the option to purchase agreement, a legal instrument that grants the option holder the right to acquire a specific property or right within a predetermined period. Often linked to urban lease agreements, this contract requires careful attention to avoid potential legal disputes. 1.…
The Phenomenon of Illegal Occupation of Property and the Express Eviction Law The phenomenon of illegal occupation of a property, often known as “squatting” or breaking in, is a widespread issue closely linked to housing problems and limited accessibility. This “squatting” phenomenon brings about divergent opinions and varied proposals, often revealing ideological, and therefore, political issues. Different Opinions on Squatting…
Buying land is often the dream of many people. The motives can range from wanting to have a house tailored to your preferences to wanting to have it as a method of saving to build in the future. The truth is that, although it is an excellent idea and plan, the purchase of a plot of land must be approached…
Within Spain, the home insurance has the option of covering any type of damage due to deterioration or clogging of its own pipes. It is important that you identify these dampnesses so that an expert can come to your home on behalf of the insurance company. He will be in charge of determining where this moisture is coming from and…
The Provincial Court No. 9 of Alicante based in Elche has passed a judgment in favour of real estate lawyers Carlos Baño León in their claim filed, where several clients of English nationality were defended in their purpose of claiming an administrator of an important valencian real estate agency base in Orihuela and with many residential areas built in Torrevieja,…
