Due to the large expat populace, living in Javea offers parents the choice to select an education for their children from the Spanish or British systems. There are two Javea schools catering for children from the ages of 2 to 18 using the British curriculum. These are: The Lady Elizabeth School, located in Cumbre del Read More
Basically, a notary is an independent professional person (qualified under Spanish law) that “certifies” private agreements in accordance with Spanish law. You cannot legally buy a property in Javea or sell a property without the documentation going through a notary. Once an agreement is made between the buyer and seller, all transactions can only be Read More
What is A Gestor? We have no direct equivalent in the UK (the exact translation means “manager” ) but it’s a combination of: An accountant A person who can deal with the town hall to arrange to pay your local taxes Someone who can get a driving license arranged Someone who can deal with the government Read More
Have you been thinking about buying property in Javea? Perhaps the appeal of a warm Mediterranean climate and a wonderful laid back lifestyle is too strong to ignore? Spain offers one of the most interesting property markets in Europe in 2016, and combined with the strong pound sterling, it is little wonder that many people Read More
Spain offers many amazing features for it’s natives to enjoy without spending an abundance of money all the time. In addition, features that aren’t free tend to be on the inexpensive side. This is one of the major reasons why people choose to remain or even relocate to Spain, as it’s a cost-effective place to Read More
Throughout history, every economic crisis has thrown up the good and the bad. During the recent collapse of the Spanish property market many people had to sell their homes at greatly discounted prices, and unfortunately most people selling property stood to lose out financially – but on the other hand, buyers in recent years will Read More
Now is a good time to invest in Javea property in this wonderful town on the Costa Blanca. On the back of an economic downturn comes a booming upturn. You maybe interested in building land where you can construct several properties for resale, maybe a commercial property in Javea’s famous Arenal beach area, maybe opening Read More
Having dealt in the Javea property sales sector for nearly three decades, we know there are three types of buyer. There are those who wish to use the home as a holiday base or for rental income; those who have a fixed income such as a pension and have no plans to work in the area; Read More
Since the collapse of the Spanish property market in Spain in 2009, and the introduction of new laws by the Spanish government in 2013 that require any foreigner with Spanish residency with overseas assets worth more than €50,000 must declare what they own abroad, it is not so surprising that a considerable percentage of British Read More
Inheritance or succession tax in Spain is known as the “Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones” (ISD) and it is the tax which is to be paid on any assets you inherit. This tax is payable if you are a resident in Spain or if you inherit an asset located in Spain. This state tax is Read More
