Do you know to what extent earnest money contracts are relevant in real estate transactions? We know that buying a property is not a simple process or anything like it. In fact, one of the details to highlight is the documentation that must be in place at the time. What is an earnest money agreement and what is it needed…
Law came to regulate human behavior. Owners in condominiums are subject to rules of coexistence and respect. However, they are also entitled to assert their prerogatives before neighbors and third parties. The legislation of Spain, through the Horizontal Property Law, regulates the powers of the owners living under this regime. Rights of owners in a condominium The powers of the…
Civil liability of homeowners’ associations Owners of properties or developments have civil liability if they unfortunately cause damages to third parties as a consequence of mismanagement of common areas. In this sense, it is the duty of the owners to ensure the proper functioning and conservation of the construction elements. This liability implies that damage may be caused to the…
To begin with, we will explain what the term IRPH means. Basically, the acronym stands for Índice de Referencia de Préstamos Hipotecarios. This clause deals with how to acquire a house for a term of three years or more. These loans are currently supervised by the Bank of Spain. This mortgage is calculated based on the estimated interest rates that…
Sale and purchase of a property between private individuals Do you need to sell a property and have doubts? In the process of buying and selling a home, it is normal to have many questions associated with the procedures that must be carried out between private individuals. Questions such as: Can I sell or buy without the intervention of a…
Many people wonder if it is possible to buy a home that is not paid for. When a home is sold, the seller and buyer agree on a price and the seller signs a contract for the sale of the home. The buyer is responsible for taking possession of the property, and the seller is responsible for maintaining it. And…
When looking for housing these days, many people opt to rent. If you have also determined that it is the best option for you, be prudent and know all clauses inserted in the lease to avoid onerous or illegal terms. Main considerations in the clauses inserted in the lease agreement The clauses inserted in the contract are an important aspect…
The rise of the Euribor has been a problem that has affected hundreds of mortgagors. Like any type of currency, the Euribor is an economic index that manages the different amounts and levels of loans to be made between banks. As the prices of everything around us go up, so do interest rates, loans and everything else that depends on…
Recovering leased housing Renting or lending our home to a third party can bring with it a number of legal issues. For this reason, it is necessary to seek legal advice before and during the leasing process. Now, if you have already lent your house to a third party and now you want to get your house back, we will…
Can the deposit cover the last month’s rent due on the lease of a property? That is the question many tenants ask themselves when it comes time to end the relationship with their landlord and hand over the property. This is, of course, an understandable and frequent concern that we will clarify in the next post. Can the deposit cover…