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European Union Set to Intensify Brexit Negotiations

The European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has expressed concern about progress so far, as the third round of Brexit[...]

Tourism Up 11.5% in Spain in First Six Months of 2017

The hotel sector expects a summer record with 80 million tourists this year. In the first six months of the[...]

Cash Gifts from Parents to Children Up 264% after Tax Cut in Murcia, Spain

In July 2015, the Autonomous Community of Murcia cut inheritance and gift taxes by 50% for parents, children and spouses,[...]

British Retirees Rush to Settle in Europe ahead of Brexit

According to financial advisers, British retirees are rushing to settle in European countries such as Spain, Portugal and France before[...]

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First Sentence Passed Against Bank in Castellón for Abusive Floor Clause

The consumer union of Castellón has been successful in bringing its first bank to justice, forcing them to pay compensation[...]

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Property Sales in Spain up 23% in May, Reaching Six-Year Highs

According to research from Spanish bankers BBVA, investment in housing will account for 9.4% of GDP growth in 2017, with[...]

The Dangers of Not Declaring Income from Spanish Property Rental

Spain’s tax authorities are prepared to punish those taxpayers who do not declare income obtained from privately renting property they[...]

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Brexit brief: Latest developments July 2017

The Brexit process represents a challenge to Britain in future years without the support of the European Community. Movements in[...]

Supreme Court Rules ‘Plusvalia’ Calculation “Impossible to Apply”

In a recent ruling against the City of Cuenca’s suggested formula to calculate municipal taxes or Plusvalia payments on property[...]