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Visas Information
Spain introduces fast-track visas for professionals in the audiovisual sector
As followers of Costaluz Lawyers will know, the Spanish visa process for…
Non-Lucrative Visa Spain — Avoid Rejections & Legal Mistakes
Updated for 2025 financial requirements (IPREM included). The Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa is…
Buying Property
Understanding the Spanish property registry: ‘nota simple’ vs ‘certificación registral’
The advantages and disadvantages of renting with an option to buy in Spain
What is a binding mortgage offer?
If you’re buying a property in Spain, you may need to apply…
Renting Property
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Legal Advice
Traffic Accident Claims
What can I claim after a car accident? You can claim for…
Help with Bankruptcy in Spain
In these uncertain times, many businesses in Spain face the possibility of…
Timeshare Claims
The Timeshare industry was wild for a good number of years until…
Mortgages
What is a binding mortgage offer?
If you’re buying a property in Spain, you may need to apply…
All you need to know about mortgage valuations in Spain
Often the first step to getting a loan is a valuation of…
What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Spanish Mortgage
The pandemic has put financial strain on almost everyone and many people…
Taxation Personal & Business
Inheritance Tax & Laws in Spain (2026)
The shock for families with assets in Spain is that heirs pay…
Buying a luxury property in Spain? Don’t get caught out by wealth tax
Wealth tax (impuesto de patrimonio) is a Spanish tax that, instead of…
How To Pay Less Tax In Spain With The Beckham Law (2026)
Everyone dreams of paying the taxman less. And the good news is…
Business
Company Taxes in Spain (2025)
You set up a company in Spain — or you are about…
Guide to building insurance for new builds in Spain
When you buy a new-build property in Spain, you automatically become a…
Banking in Spain
Help with banking in Spain An essential part of moving to Spain…
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.
Maria 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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