Alba Consultas

01/06/2026

🏡 GOOD NEWS FOR PROPERTY BUYERS IN SPAIN! 🇪🇸

If you're thinking about buying a property in the Valencian Community, there is some welcome news.

From 1st June 2026, the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) on most resale property purchases is being reduced from 10% to 9%, potentially saving buyers thousands of euros on their purchase. For example, on a €300,000 property, that's a saving of €3,000.

Whether you're buying your dream home, a holiday property, or an investment, understanding the legal process and the true costs involved has never been more important.

At Alba Consultas, we help clients navigate every stage of the conveyancing process, including:

✅ Property purchase checks
✅ Contract reviews
✅ NIE applications
✅ Notary appointments
✅ Utility transfers
✅ Legal and administrative support from start to finish

Thinking of buying in Spain? Make sure your purchase is handled professionally and with complete peace of mind.

📞 Contact Alba Consultas today for a no-obligation discussion about your property purchase.

20/05/2026

🇪🇸 BIG NEWS FOR BRITS DREAMING OF MORE TIME IN SPAIN 🇬🇧☀️

There are growing calls from senior Spanish politicians to SCRAP or relax the current 90-day rule for British visitors following Brexit — potentially allowing UK nationals to spend up to 180 days at a time in Spain again.

This could be fantastic news for the Northern Costa Blanca property market, especially areas such as Moraira, Calpe, Denia and Javea, where British second-home owners contribute massively to the local economy all year round.

Spanish officials have openly recognised that British homeowners bring far more than tourism:
🏡 Property investment
🍽️ Restaurant and local business spending
🛠️ Trades, maintenance & renovations
🌴 Gardening & pool services
⚖️ Legal & conveyancing work
💶 Long-term economic stability for coastal communities

At Alba Consultas we are already seeing strong interest from British buyers wanting to secure property on the Costa Blanca ahead of any future rule changes.

Our specialist team can help with:
✅ Property conveyancing
✅ Property sourcing & viewing trips
✅ Visa & residency applications
✅ NIE numbers & legal paperwork
✅ Buying safely in Spain from start to finish

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in the Northern Costa Blanca, now could be the perfect time to start planning.

📩 Message Alba Consultas today for expert guidance and access to some fantastic property opportunities across the Costa Blanca North.

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30/04/2026

🌼 May Day Closure Notice 🌼

Our offices at Alba Consultas will be closed for May Day.

We’d like to wish all our clients a fantastic Spanish weekend—enjoy the celebrations! 🇪🇸

We’ll be back in the office as usual on Monday 4th May and ready to assist you.

See you then!

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28/04/2026

🇬🇧 UK Expat in Spain? You could be one mistake away from a costly legal problem 🇪🇸

Buying property? Sorting inheritance? Dealing with residency or paperwork?
Spanish law is not the same as the UK — and getting it wrong can cost you thousands.

We specialise in helping UK expats avoid expensive errors and get things done properly the first time.

✅ Clear advice
✅ Fast answers
✅ Trusted support in Spain

📩 Message us now for a no-obligation consultation — before it becomes a problem.
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22/04/2026

🚨 UK Pet Owners in Spain – BIG Rule Change from 22 April 🇪🇸🐾

Bringing your dog or cat into Spain just got stricter. From 22 April 2026, UK-issued EU pet passports are effectively out — and an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is now required for every single trip.

📌 Key points from UK APHA Briefing Note 14/26:
👉 AHC required for entry into the EU (including Spain)
👉 Must be issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel
👉 Applies to dogs, cats & ferrets entering from the UK
👉 Increased compliance checks at borders and documentation scrutiny

⚖️ What this means in Spain:
More paperwork, tighter controls, and potential delays if documents aren’t correct.

Don’t get caught out at the border — especially if you’re travelling with pets to or from your Spanish property.

📩 Need guidance? We help clients stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Tel 692386293 or email us [email protected]

Call now to connect with business.

22/04/2026

🚨 UK Pet Owners in Spain – BIG Rule Change from 22 April 🇪🇸🐾

Bringing your dog or cat into Spain just got stricter. From 22 April 2026, UK-issued EU pet passports are effectively out — and an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is now required for every single trip.

📌 Key points are set out below:

👉 AHC required for entry into the EU (including Spain)
👉 Must be issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel
👉 Applies to dogs, cats & ferrets entering from the UK
👉 Increased compliance checks at borders and documentation scrutiny

⚖️ What this means in Spain:
More paperwork, tighter controls, and potential delays if documents aren’t correct.

Don’t get caught out at the border — especially if you’re travelling with pets to or from your Spanish property.

📩 Need guidance? We help clients stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Call us on 692386293 or email [email protected]

20/04/2026

⚖️ Inheritance in Spain Just Got More Important to Plan

With ongoing regional tax changes and stricter administration, poorly structured estates can cost families time and money.

✔️ Reduce tax exposure
✔️ Avoid legal delays
✔️ Protect your assets

If you own property in Spain, don’t leave this to chance.

Call our office on 692386293 or email us [email protected] for more information or to make an appointment to see one of our specialists.

Call now to connect with business.

17/04/2026

📢 Update on Immigration Office Strike – Alicante

There has been growing concern about planned strike action by immigration (Extranjería) staff across Spain, which was expected to impact services into May, including here in Alicante.

However, recent developments suggest the situation may improve. Unions had called the strike over workload pressures and pay conditions, but a new agreement with the government includes an average salary increase of around 10%, along with other improvements.

As a result, the strike action is now hopefully to be postponed or cancelled, meaning disruption to appointments and processing times may be less severe than initially expected.

02/04/2026

We are closed from tomorrow the 3rd until Tuesday the 7th. Hope you like our Easter Bunny!

01/04/2026

🚗💸 It’s that time of year again in Spain…
The voluntary car tax payment period is officially open!
Yes, your car might run on fuel… but it also runs on paperwork 😅
⏳ Pay on time = no surcharges
😌 Less stress, more driving
🚘 Keep everything road-ready and worry-free

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