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12/10/2026

01/10/2026

Can I add or remove a name from the Title Deeds of a property in Spain? 🏠
This is a question we are frequently asked by property owners in Spain.
The answer is not as simple as changing a name on the deeds. There must be a legal transaction that justifies the change of ownership — and choosing the right one can make a significant difference from both a legal and tax perspective.
Depending on the circumstances, the transfer may take place through a sale, gift, inheritance or dissolution of joint property ownership, among other possibilities.
We have updated our website with a practical explanation of the main options and the points that should be considered before deciding how to proceed.
👉 Read the full article:
https://bravolegal.es/put-my-property-in-someone-elsesname/
Bravo Legal | Lawyers & Tax Advisers – Costa del Sol

How can you change property ownership in Spain? We explain sales, gifts, inheritance, joint ownership and how to add or remove a name from deeds.

23/09/2026

Buying or selling a property in Spain? Check the “Valor de Referencia” first.
The Spanish Cadastral Reference Value can have a significant impact on the taxes payable when buying, inheriting or receiving a property as a gift — and in some cases it can be considerably higher than the actual market value.
At Bravo Legal, we have practical experience in challenging incorrect Reference Values, including cases where we have successfully obtained corrections to both the Valor de Referencia and the cadastral value.
In our updated article, we explain how the system works, what happens when the Reference Value is too high, and what options are available to challenge it.
📍 For properties in Málaga province, if you send us the Referencia Catastral, we can check the current Valor de Referencia without charge as part of your enquiry.
👉 Read the full article:
https://bravolegal.es/valor-de-referencia/⁠

New value used by the Tax authorities to calculate the Transfer Tax, the Inheritance Tax and the Donation Tax in Soain since 1st January 2022

19/09/2026

Buying or selling a luxury property on the Costa del Sol?

High-value property transactions often require more detailed legal due diligence, particularly when dealing with planning issues, extensions or renovations, taxation and complex contractual arrangements.

At Bravo Legal, we have more than 30 years of experience in Spanish property law, assisting international clients with the purchase and sale of luxury villas and high-value properties throughout the Costa del Sol.

Read more about how we can assist you:

https://bravolegal.es/luxury-property-in-spain/

Luxury property lawyer on the Costa del Sol. 30+ years advising international clients buying and selling high-value property in Spain.

15/09/2026

Spanish Inheritance & Probate on the Costa del Sol

Dealing with an inheritance in Spain can be particularly complicated when the heirs live abroad.

At Bravo Legal, we have over 30 years of experience assisting international clients with Spanish inheritance and probate matters, including property, bank accounts, Inheritance Tax and the registration of inherited assets.

From our office in Fuengirola, we assist clients with inheritances throughout the Costa del Sol, including Mijas, Benalmádena, Marbella, Torremolinos and Estepona.

In most cases, we can handle the process on behalf of heirs living abroad, avoiding unnecessary travel to Spain.

Find out more about Spanish inheritance and probate and how we can assist you.

13/09/2026

Do you own property or other assets in Spain?

Making a Spanish Will can make the inheritance process considerably easier for your family and help ensure that your Spanish assets are dealt with according to your wishes.

At Bravo Legal, we have over 30 years of experience assisting foreign property owners with Spanish Wills and inheritance matters.

Find out why having a Will in Spain may be important and how we can help. Click the link below to learn more.

Spanish Wills for foreigners and non-residents. Bilingual wills and expert legal advice with 30+ years of experience.

31/05/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱
The Spanish Tax Authorities have launched a new enforcement campaign targeting non-resident property owners in Spain in relation to their Non-Resident Income Tax obligations.
Thousands of letters are currently being issued to individuals who own residential property in Spain but are not tax resident in the country.
According to the notices, the Authorities consider that, based on the information available in their databases, affected taxpayers may have been required to file and pay Non-Resident Income Tax for the tax years 2021, 2022 and 2023.
This campaign may affect a significant number of foreign property owners and highlights the increasing use of data-driven compliance checks by the Spanish tax administration.

Based on the information available in their databases, the recipients may have been required to file and pay Non Resident Income Tax

22/05/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

⚖️ A significant ruling affecting the regulation of tourist rentals in Spain.

The Court has confirmed that the State administration exceeded its constitutional powers by attempting to impose a centralised national register.

❗ This system overlapped with existing regional registers governing tourist accommodation.

👉 The decision reinforces the competence of regional authorities in this area.

Regional licences remain sufficient for holiday lets as the State-wide registration system is struck down for exceeding constitutional competences

08/05/2026

It is now more than 4 years since the “Valor de Referencia” was introduced in Spain, yet many property owners are still unaware of how seriously it can affect them when buying, inheriting or receiving a property by gift.

In many cases, the Tax Office applies a taxable value that is considerably higher than the real market value of the property, leading to unfair taxation.

At Bravo Legal, we have successfully challenged “Valores de Referencia” saving substantial amounts for our clients.

If you own a property in Spain, or are planning to buy, inherit or sell one, it is essential to understand how this system works and whether the assigned value can be disputed.

More information here:

New value used by the Tax authorities to calculate the Transfer Tax, the Inheritance Tax and the Donation Tax in Soain since 1st January 2022