The transaction costs when buying a property in Spain consist of lawyer and notary fees, land registry costs, transfer tax and a mortgage tax. A rate adjustment coming into effect this year sees a number of small but important changes in the make-up of these property purchase costs.

Lawyers’ fees, which are approximately equal to 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, will most likely remain the same, as will Notary fees (dependent upon the price of the property and the length and complexity of the purchase contract), and Land Registry costs, which vary according to the purchase price and what needs to be registered. Continue reading »

When foreign nationals own property or start living part or fulltime in Spain there will always be legal ramifications. Citizens from countries in Northern Europe, be it the UK, the Netherlands, Germany or Scandinavia, will continue to be subject to the legislation, legal codes and tax laws of their homeland, yet if they own assets in Spain, and/or work and live here, they will also fall under Spanish jurisdiction.

Most of us have enough trouble coming to grips with the regulations, bureaucracy and legal language of our own countries, so adding a whole new set of laws in a different cultural, political and business environment can make things rather confusing, quite apart from language issues. This is why many of the larger law firms in areas like Marbella also employ lawyers trained in other parts of Europe, and why there are specialist legal firms catering to specific expat populations. Continue reading »

Golf, beach and sun – Marbella has it all

Like its long-term counterpart, our specialised holiday rentals department has built up a name for efficiency and a pleasant approach to providing a top-level service. It is fair to say that we know the local market as no other, and this is reflected in the growing number of properties on our books.

We advise homeowners on the specific requirements of a successful holiday rental property, and help them to achieve it. Our marketing department has been highly successful in achieving bookings, and we make it a priority to ensure visitors enjoy their stay.

In-house cleaning and maintenance departments play an important part in this, as do the rental managers, who are adept at resolving issues quickly and efficiently, as well as arranging a wide choice of additional services varying from babysitting to private chefs and waiter service.

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We advise homeowners who wish to rent out their properties on what peopole expect from a rental property nowadays, and how to make it attractive and highly marketable in a cost-efficient way. As a result, Nordica only offers top quality rental properties with modern amenities in attractive locations, in urbanisations such as Magna Marbella, Albatross Hill, Los arrayanes, Las Tortugas, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos, to name a few.

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Nordica Rentals is the rentals specialist in the Nueva Andalucia area – a company entirely dedicated to both holiday and long-term rentals in this important part of Marbella

What makes us the specialists?

The fact that we have a dedicated team of professionals who have been doing this for 25 years, and the fact that we focus exclusively on the area immediately in and around Nueva Andalucia.

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Even if you have made the decision to sell your house in order to relocate to Spain, you might feel that selling the trusty family car is one step too far! If, like many before you, you decide to bring your car, it will be necessary to re-register it to use it permanently in Spain.

Non-residents may only register cars on temporary tourist plates, which are valid for only six months in every year and must be renewed annually. On becoming fully resident, the payment of the Impuesto Especial must be made; this charge is equivalent to 12 per cent of the value of the car. Continue reading »

…when the winter is knocking on the door back home and the sun is still shining in Marbella. Take out those last holidays and come down to Villa Melissa!

This luxury 5 bedroom modern villa is situated in the heart of Nueva Andalucia with several well known restaurants and bars just around the corner and only 2 minutes drive to Puerto Banús, where the newly built promenade is still full of people and the beach bars are still open.

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Brisas del Sur is a gated complex of colorfoul townhouses set just in the heart of the famous Golf Valley in Nueva Andalucia. Having more of a rustic, Andalusian style with terracotta floors and rustic touches here and there, all properties are built on different levels, so that each enjoys different views to the mountains and Los Naranjos Golf. The complex has a great large swimming pool with a waterfall and also a putting green. Being located at approximately 4km from Puerto Banús and its beaches, 2 km from the supermarket, bars and restaurants, it is a short drive to all amenities.

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If you are looking for a property in Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, Spain with all facilities in a gated community and close to all amenities but you think this is a luxury you can’t afford; then think again. Our range of properties in Señorio de Gonzaga offer the best deals you can currently find in the market.

Now is the time to purchase in the complex that offers all you were looking for: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gated community, two swimming pools, garden, good location.

Señorio de Gonzaga, reduced from 185.000€ to 155.000€

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