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Buying and Selling Property in Spain
Costaluz Lawyers was established in 2006 by Maria Luisa de Castro, who initially focused on assisting foreign buyers, particularly from the UK, facing difficulties with their off-plan property purchases. Over time, the firm expanded its services to meet the needs of a growing number of non-Spanish-speaking clients requiring qualified legal assistance and meticulous customer service.
Our Mission and Values
At Costaluz Lawyers, our mission is to deliver independent, efficient, and high-quality legal services to non-Spanish speakers who visit or reside in Spain. We are committed to offering personalized attention with a focus on truthfulness, honesty, and dedication, ensuring that every client receives the support and expertise they need to navigate legal matters with confidence and peace of mind.
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Legal guidance for buying new build properties in Spain. Our specialist lawyers offer full conveyancing services to ensure your investment is safe, secure, and fully compliant with Spanish law.
About CostaLuz Lawyers
The Costaluz Lawyers team is made up of highly experienced legal experts whose maxim is to provide premium customer service and ensure that all clients receive the best possible outcome to their case.
María Luisa de Castro
CEO and founder
María qualified as a lawyer in 1998 and founded Costaluz Lawyers in 2006. Since then, she has made it her mission to help foreigners understand Spanish law and to achieve better consumer protection. Maria, more recently has focused on Spanish property and immigration law.
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Smart Contracts
At CostaLuz Lawyers, we understand that renting, buying, or selling a property in Spain can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created ready-to-use smart contracts-affordable, practical, and tailored to your needs read more…
Your guide to taxes on rental properties in Spain
Spain has traditionally been a country with a low percentage of tenants, but over the last few years, the number of people who prefer to rent rather than buy has risen considerably. This increase along with fiscal incentives for landlords makes buy-to-let an attractive option. If you’re considering letting your home, read this guide to taxes on rental properties in Spain read more…
Negative Equity Property Debt
Thousands of foreigners who bought at the height of the boom with high loan-to-value mortgages now find themselves with a property worth less than their mortgage debt.
Getting out of this situation presents a challenge, read more…
Inheritance: A guide to selling an unregistered property in Spain
If you’ve recently inherited a home in Spain and discovered it’s not listed on the Property Registry (registro de la propiedad in Spanish), you’re probably wondering whether you can still sell it, or not read more…
Read Our Latest Insights from our Blog
Spain is facing a housing shortage that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. According to the Bank of Spain, the country has accumulated a deficit of approximately 750,000 homes in recent years. New households are being created at a much faster pace than new homes are being built, particularly in…
View moreAs we do every Thursday, we dive into the latest news from the idealista Newsletter to give you the essential legal commentary you need to navigate the Spanish property market. Stay informed about the latest legal developments that could affect you, your home, and your investments. 1. Community Fees (Gastos…
View moreAs a Spanish lawyer who deals with these very issues every day, I can tell you that the rise of short-term vacation rentals has created a lot of friction in residential communities. Many of you are asking: “Can my neighbors or community legally stop me from renting out my apartment…
View moreSpain’s real-estate market has been on an upward trajectory for the past two years. With 698,381 homes changing hands in 2024—a 12.1% increase over 2023, and slightly above 2022’s figures—foreign demand remains a key driver, accounting for nearly 20% of all transactions. Yet in June 2025, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez…
View moreStarting April 3, 2025, vacation rentals in residential buildings will face stricter regulations, as property owners’ associations will now require explicit approval for short-term rental activities. This new requirement, outlined in the Fourth Final Provision of Organic Law 1/2025, introduces substantial amendments to Spain’s Horizontal Property Law (Law 49/1960), which…
View moreUpdate — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment no. 620/2026, 21 May 2026, reaffirmed in June 2026) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, as an unconstitutional intrusion on the autonomous regions’ competences. The national NRUA registration number and its…
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Reviewed by María Luisa de Castro, CEO at CostaLuz Lawyers — specialist in Spanish property law for foreign buyers — Updated 2026
This is general information, not definitive legal advice — every case requires individual analysis.
This content has been prepared with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by María Luisa de Castro, a lawyer specialising in Real Estate Law and founder of CostaLuz Lawyers.
The information provided is general and indicative in nature. It should not be used as the sole basis for making professional, legal or investment decisions, and CostaLuz Lawyers assumes no responsibility for decisions taken solely on the basis of this content.
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