It is increasingly common for international entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to spend long periods in Spain without fully considering the potential tax implications. However, spending part of the year in the Balearic Islands or Marbella does not automatically mean that tax residency remains elsewhere.
Purchasing a property is often one of the most significant financial decisions an individual will ever make. However, it is not uncommon for problems to arise after completion of the transaction and transfer of possession. Structural dampness, faulty electrical systems, or construction deficiencies may appear only after the buyer has already taken ownership of the property. These issues are commonly referred to as hidden defects.
Housing regulation in Spain has once again become the focus of legal and social debate. With the rise in rental prices and the ongoing difficulty of accessing decent housing, the enactment of the Law on the Right to Housing —and its recent 2025 updates— seeks to adjust the legal framework to protect tenants and promote affordable housing.
The Balearic Islands, particularly Mallorca and Ibiza, offer an ideal framework for transforming rustic estates into agritourism establishments or rural hotels.
Starting from April 1, 2025, anyone wishing to file a civil lawsuit will be REQUIRED to first resort to an appropriate means of dispute resolution as provided in Article 2 as a prerequisite for the admissibility of the lawsuit.