Just one month remaining to save VAT on a property purchase in Spain
With just one month remaining before the VAT on the purchase of a New property in Spain increases from the current 4% to 10% on 1st January 2013, there is still time to benefit and save money.
In order to save paying this increase you must complete the purchase of a new property by signing the title deed before a notary prior to 31st December 2012.
What is a new property?
A new property is one that has never been registered to a first time buyer, i.e. that from a developer, a builder or even a re-possession from a bank as long as it has never been registered for the first time to a purchaser.
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http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/12/just-one-month-remaining-to-save-vat-on-a-property-purchase-in-spain/
Buy a house in Spain and obtain a residents permit
The Spanish government has recently proposed a change to, and easing of, the red tape associated with obtaining a residents permit for non EU nationals.
However the Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, wants to use this as an angle to attract more foreign citizens from outside of Europe to buy a property in Spain and reduce the glut of unsold homes. In the past it’s been tricky for non EU nationals to obtain a residents permit. The plan is therefore to ease the bureaucracy involved and attract property investors to Spain.
This new measure could be very attractive for Russian buyers and other former eastern block countries that are still outside of the EU as well as both North and South American citizens.
Google Streetview remaps Nerja
Caught on camera today, a Google Streetview vehicle remapping the streets of Nerja.
Google are of course famous for their streetview technology, used in all manners of applications especially those of estate agents throughout the world wishing to show property locations to their clients on their websites.
Google last visited Nerja in 2009 and as part of their policy they return periodically to update their maps.
Many of the properties on LPG Spain’s website use this feature, depending finally on whether the estate agent concerned has incorporated the technology into their own website.
With all of Google’s resources it will be interesting to see how long they take to go Live with the new images of Nerja’s streets.
Sierra Nevada ski season 2012/2013 starts end of November
The new skiing season at Sierra Nevada is set to start on 24th November 2012 and run through till 21st April 2013.
Each year improvements are made to the infrastructure making Sierra Nevada one of the best skiing resorts in Spain.
Depending on the climate, the season can last nearly six months. The resort has a great selection of all types of hotel and apartment accommodation, restaurants, bars and night life and 100+ kms. of ski slopes, including off-piste – for all levels of skiers, 15 ski schools, 1,200 metres height deviation, 21 lifts, 353 snow cannons and the Sulayr Super snow park.
Read full article including Live webcam and HD video of Sierra Nevada:
http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/11/sierra-nevada-ski-season-20122013-starts-end-of-november/
Granada International Jazz Festival 2012
The International Jazz festival in Granada is one of the oldest in Europe, and is member of the Spanish and European jazz networks.
This annual concert, in its 33rd year, has been celebrated since 1980 bringing together some of the world’s best names in Jazz, such as Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Haden, Art Blakey, Tete Montoliu, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Chano Domínguez.
This year’s concert at the TEATRO ISABEL LA CATÓLICA (theatre) Granada, runs from the 8th November through to 18th November. All concerts start at 21:00 h:
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http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/11/granada-international-jazz-festival-2012/
Local foreign residents of Nerja are urged to renew their inscription at the Town Hall
The “Padron” is the official register of persons inscribed at the local town hall. The Nerja authorities are urging local foreign residents to re register.
This is very important, as according to the number of people registered, the Central Government gives grants to the Town Hall for services such as doctors, police, schools, social care, infrastructure, etc. The larger the registered population, the larger the grants. Also, you can obtain discounts on the local bus service, the municipal swimming pool and be entitled to other benefits.
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http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/11/local-foreign-residents-of-nerja-are-urged-to-renew-their-inscription-at-the-town-hall/
Nerja’s sewage plant is finally approved
The mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, has confirmed that the Ministry of Environment has awarded yesterday the contract for the sewage treatment plant for Nerja to the UTE Nerja-Corviam-Isolux Corsan consortium to the final amount of 23.245.036 Euros, VAT included. Most of this amount, 23.091.222 €, will be used for the execution of the work and the rest, 153.813 €, for the drafting of the project.
The mayor pointed out that the contract period is 30 months and the contract has been made public, a preliminary step by the State Contracts Act, so that the work can be tendered out.
Once that the contract has been agreed and signed, the Ministry of Environment has three months to present the final draft. Once approved technically, the work can commence.
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http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/11/nerjas-sewage-plant-is-finally-approved/
100% mortgages available on a property in Spain
Yes, a 100% mortgage is available on these selected properties in Nerja on the Costa del Sol.
Brand new town houses in a private complex on the outskirts of Nerja, with 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private garage and communal swimming pool for just 185.000 Euros.
These are not re-possessed properties from a bank nor are they bankrupt stock from a developer. They are simply very well priced properties that have been drastically reduced in price to the value of the outstanding and existing mortgages that are in place by the developer.
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http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/10/100-mortgages-available-on-a-property-in-spain/
Malaga FC continues to make football history
Malaga football club seem to have no limits this season as they continue to break records in the Champions league and in the Spanish football league.
They have played 5 unbeaten games so far in Champions, two against Panathinaikos in order to qualify (1 draw and 1 win), and three games in the championship. They have won all 3 group games, scored 7 goals without receiving one!… and are clear leaders with 5 points difference to 7 times European champions, Milan! Malaga is only one of four teams ever to achieve such an impressive debut in the Champions league.
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http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/10/malaga-fc-continues-to-make-football-history/
Folk & Tango Show in Motril (Granada)
The Argentinian national dance orchestra, Arcos de Buenos Aires, will be performing again on the Costa Tropical at the “Calderon de la Barca” theatre in Motril (Granada) on Saturday 10th November 2012 at 8.30 pm.
The Company is conducted by the prestigious violinist and conductor Walter O. Tejeda Carranza, introducing a unique combination of music and dance with 16 artists on stage performing Argentinian Tango and Argentinian Folk Music and Dance. Arcos de Buenos Aires is a unique string chamber orchestra combining Argentinian Folk music and ballet. A trip to Argentina´s heart.
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http://www.leadingpropertygroupspain.com/en/2012/10/folk-tango-show-in-motril-granada/