Every year, thousands of foreign property owners in Spain enjoy their holidays before returning to their home countries at the end of the summer.
However, even though the holidays are over, the legal and tax obligations associated with a property in Spain continue. Taxes, administrative notices, bills, owners’ association matters or any unexpected issues may arise when the owner is already hundreds or thousands of kilometres away.
That is why having a solicitor specialising in foreign property owners in Spain is not only useful when a problem arises, but also helps to prevent issues and manage the property with complete peace of mind all year round.
At MAM Solicitors, we have been providing legal advice to foreigners and non-residents in Spain for over 30 years, helping our clients to protect their assets and fulfil all their obligations without having to travel.
What situations tend to arise once you’ve returned to your home country?
Many property owners believe that, once they’ve locked the door to their property and returned home, everything is put on hold until their next visit.
The reality is very different.
Throughout the year, numerous situations may arise that require swift action or proper administrative handling. Among the most common are:
- Notifications from the Tax Authority.
- Tax obligations for non-resident property owners.
- Property tax (IBI) bills and other local council charges.
- Communications from the owners’ association.
- Enquiries relating to letting the property.
- Issues with utility suppliers or maintenance companies.
- Administrative procedures requiring legal representation in Spain.
When the owner does not live in the country, dealing with any of these matters can be complicated without a specialist firm acting on their behalf.
Why is it important to have ongoing legal advice?
Many legal problems could be avoided simply by taking timely action.
Failing to respond to an administrative notice, missing a tax deadline or being unaware of a change in the regulations can lead to surcharges, penalties or legal proceedings that could have been avoided with proper planning.
Having a solicitor specialising in non-residents in Spain allows you to anticipate these situations and have a professional on hand who is familiar with both Spanish law and the specific needs of foreign property owners.
Furthermore, should any issue arise, having a team that is already familiar with your situation greatly speeds up the process of finding solutions.
Sweet Home: MAM Solicitors’ service for foreign property owners in Spain
At MAM Solicitors, we know that owning a property in another country involves much more than simply enjoying it during the holidays.
That is why we have created Sweet Home, a service designed specifically for foreign and non-resident property owners in Spain who wish to keep their property and legal obligations under control all year round.
Through Sweet Home, we help our clients stay up to date with their legal and tax obligations, preventing oversights and handling the necessary paperwork without them having to travel to Spain.
As part of the service, we can:
- Provide an initial assessment of your property-related queries.
- Help you understand your legal and tax obligations as a property owner in Spain.
- Remind you of important tax and administrative deadlines.
- Keep you informed of relevant regulatory changes affecting property owners.
- Assist you in identifying the most appropriate solution when issues arise.
- Provide access to our legal and tax professionals whenever further assistance is required.*
Whether you visit Spain once a year or live abroad permanently, Sweet Home gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you have a dedicated team ready to support you whenever you need us.
*Some legal, tax and administrative services may require a separate quotation depending on the nature of the work involve
MAM Solicitors: legal advice for foreign property owners in Spain
At MAM Solicitors, we believe that the best legal advice is that which helps prevent problems before they arise.
For over 30 years, we have been supporting foreign property owners in Spain with all matters relating to their property: from the purchase and sale of the property to tax matters, legal representation, administrative procedures and compliance with their obligations as non-residents.
If you own a property in Spain and are looking for a trusted team to help you manage it whilst you’re away, we’d be delighted to explain how Sweet Home can offer you the peace of mind that comes with having legal support all year round.
Do not hesitate to contact us!
