Shared Custody: What Is It and How Does It Work? Shared custody is one of the most common and desired solutions in cases of separation or divorce involving minor children. This arrangement seeks to balance the responsibility and time both parents dedicate to their children’s care, ensuring that the children maintain a close relationship with both parents. In Alicante, and…
Construction defects in a new home After the delivery of a new home, the buyer may encounter issues due to the appearance of defects or flaws that were not previously visible. Prior to the signing of the deed, it is customary for the buyer to check the condition of the home and ensure that it has been completed according to…
Legal aspects in the purchase of rural estates The purchase of a rural estate may seem like an attractive investment, but it also involves facing a series of legal challenges that are not always obvious. It is crucial for anyone interested in acquiring this type of property to be aware of the legal aspects surrounding it to avoid costly problems…
Acceptance of inheritance as a prerequisite for partition and adjudication The Civil Code regulates in articles 988 and following the procedure of inheritance acceptance as a prerequisite for partition. It is clear that an heir who does not wish to participate in the division or acquisition of assets will need to repudiate or renounce the inheritance. Non-acceptance of the inheritance…
Tips to Avoid Rental Contract Scams The housing rental market can be an excellent option for many people, but it is also fertile ground for scammers looking to take advantage of tenants’ vulnerability. It is essential to be prepared and follow some key tips to avoid falling into rental contract scams and ensure the process is safe and transparent. 1.…
Real Estate Sales Through the Figure of Remate Assignment In recent years, a new type of sale has emerged in the real estate sector, gaining popularity, particularly in large transactions involving assets acquired by investment funds. This method is known as remate assignment and is being utilized by companies managing real estate assets bought from banks, which are looking to…
Legal Easements for Public Utility Easements are real rights that benefit a holder, the owner of a real estate property or land, allowing them to use or benefit from a neighboring property. They constitute a genuine limitation on the property rights of the neighboring owner and are regulated in Article 530 of the Civil Code. Legal Easements Between Private Parties…
The article we present below relates to a case that recently came to our office and, frankly, reflects a situation we never thought could occur. Typically, real estate sales that involve a different reality from what is reflected in the Land Registry or result from illegal urban planning actions are relatively common for the former and very common for the…
Developer’s Misconduct in Property Sales We decided to write this article due to a negative experience we recently had with a developer in Torrevieja, Alicante. This company, which is actively building in the area, made it impossible to close a sale on behalf of a Norwegian client. This client was interested in purchasing a property for €365,000. When the client…
POSSESSION AS OWNER AS A MEANS OF ACQUIRING PROPERTY Although it may seem strange that today there could be real estate properties that remain outside the dispositional sphere of a person for many years, it is true. There are many cases where the transfer of ownership of a property has not been properly handled, and eventually, the possessor who believes…
