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Civil Society Days Brussels-citizens Advice Bureau Spain Agenda

‘Civil Society Days’ Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Agenda Brussels. visit by adviser Myra Cecilia Azzopardi. Besides the agenda below. I am also making arrangements to meet various members of EESC and ECAS. This is to discuss the many issues

Why We Moderate Cab Spain Group Page Strictly

On the 5th of May this year the Supreme Court ruled in a Civil Court case, initiated by an individual because of offensive comments on a public forum of a webpage. The Supreme Court ruled that the individual´s honor was indeed defamed and that

Renta - Changes Re Imputed Income On 2nd Homes

If you own a second property in Spain, besides the ´vivienda permanente´ that you live in permanently, you need to be aware of the change in the tax regulation for this year´s Renta declaration. The tax on the benefit of having a 2nd property

Warning. Banks And Mortgage Scams?

‘Scam’ definition: a dishonest scheme. I am presuming that most mortgage holders are aware of the abusive clausula suelo, (floor clause) where over forty Spanish banks added a clause into their mortgage contracts stipulating that; intere

Pensioners. Reduction On Phone Line Rentals.

Known as the ‘bono social’ a reduction for pensioners, large families, unemployed and those on disability pensions. Information on this link.

How To Act When Emergency Vehicle Approaches?

Emergency vehicles should be given right of way, everyone will know that and the Traffic Reglament, articles 67 and 68 confirms that. General rule is that you should move as far to the right as possible, or even bring your vehicle to a standstil

Vehicles Without Insurance – Dgt/trafico Campaign To Alert And Fine

DGT/Trafico started a campaign in January 2016, actively cross checking their vehicle database with that of the combined Insurance Companies to check for vehicles that are registered as ´road worthy´ but do not have insurance. Sending out not

Four Year Statute Of Limitations On Inheritance Taxes

There is no legal requirement to accept your inheritance within six months. There is though an obligations to pay the taxes on the succession in a six months time period unless an extension has been applied for in writing. Article 66 in the law

Supreme Court Rules In Favour Of Off-plan Buyers

The Supreme Court has found in favour of several purchasers who were attracted by the purchase of off-plan properties. One of those affected, a couple from the south of England bought into a residential complex in Alicante. The complex was to in

Your Uk State Pension Is Changing

From April 2016, there will be changes to UK pensions. Please read all about it HERE
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