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Forum: Spain
Jan 7th 2020, 10:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Taxes...first year house owner (+mutual funds)

thank you for the reply. Isn’t the 20th of January the last day for submission? I did a google search after I read your reply and that what’s come out. I’ll talk to the property manager today who’s...
Forum: Spain
Jan 1st 2020, 7:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Taxes...first year house owner (+mutual funds)

My property manager pays on my behalf the 24% tax on rental every quarter, and I've invested and sold on few mutual funds during the year. The tax on gain (mutual funds) gets deducted automatically...
Forum: Spain
Jan 1st 2020, 7:33 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,137
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Brexit to lead non-resident Brits to their sell rental properties?

That's correct but it doesn't mean people will suddenly sell out. It's a big change but as long as it covers its expenses you might be served keeping the asset, unless you need that money urgently....
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2019, 10:22 am
Replies: 22
Views: 4,158
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Relocation to Spain

I consulted a lawyer last year regarding this point and he told me that you can move money to and from Spain with no restrictions. The banking sectors in Spain is strong and so far I had no problems.
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2019, 10:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,021
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Buying a property - Newbie!

I'm sure if you use the search option you'll find very detailed discussions but I'll tell you my experience in a nutshell. My experience is in Barcelona but it could be relevant. First thing you...
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2019, 7:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,438
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Where would you buy?

If I were you I'd look at the Alicante city and nearby towns. It's a nice midsize town, with plenty of great and communicable beaches (5-10 min) with the tram.
The city is 2 hours by train from...
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2019, 6:34 am
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Help getting back deposit

If you get out of this mess now, my advise for you next time is to first hire a good lawyer that does all the due diligence process before you put any euro, that is before you sign the contrato...
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2019, 6:28 am
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Help getting back deposit

More details please. you paid the deposit meaning you signed contrato arras? I'm afraid if that's the case and you don't specify what kinda mortgage you deem acceptable then yeah you might lose your...
Forum: Spain
Feb 20th 2019, 11:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Sitges/Barcelona

If I were you I would go first to Barcelona as you'll have more opportunities for work and you'll have many options and areas to live depending on what you consider reasonable. That would be a smooth...
Forum: Spain
Feb 19th 2019, 8:09 am
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Renting my place in BCN - Agent rushing things!

I didn't put details or link just not to violate the rules as Rosemary mentioned and really because I'm just sharing a concern not trying to advertise. However, to make it easier to understand my...
Forum: Spain
Feb 19th 2019, 7:54 am
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Renting my place in BCN - Agent rushing things!

Thank you for the article. I totally agree with you. But property managers also complicates matters since they work on volume and it's in the best interest is to just rent.
Forum: Spain
Feb 13th 2019, 9:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Renting my place in BCN - Agent rushing things!

I am trying to rent my apt in BCN via a property managment firm, the agent is advising me to to try to rent it asap even if that require sharp decrease on our target price. While I’m no expert in the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 13th 2019, 9:25 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Barcelona - Buying Property - the Certificate of Habitability.. getting one?

Long story short, stay away and dont get yourself in trouble/ trying to rationalize the idea of buying a property with no certificate. You want to minimize the chance of making mistakes while doing...
Forum: Spain
Feb 13th 2019, 9:17 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,192
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Bank recommendations please

I’ve been using Banco Sabadell with no problems. Their online app is easy to use and all in english.
Forum: Spain
Feb 6th 2019, 11:39 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,473
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Moving to Spain

De nada! My advise though is if you are not so sure about the place and you can see yourself living near, say costa brava, that would open up more opportunities for you since Barcelona (and Madrid)...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Feb 6th 2019, 11:22 am
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

One step further in Barcelona

Hello everyone here, I finally bought a small piso in Barcelona. I've been on and off this country countless times for 10 years now as a tourist, student, and finally as an investor first time owner...
Forum: Spain
Feb 6th 2019, 10:53 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,473
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Moving to Spain

I like your attitude. Worst case scenario you go back home after living a shorter period in Spain than originally planned!
Freelancing could actually work in your case if you live in areas with huge...
Forum: Spain
Feb 6th 2019, 10:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By citizen_of_Barcelona

Re: Moving to Barcelona - How long is a piece of string (well...almost)..

Congratulations on moving to the best city in the world imho. I think you have a long way if you haven't already started and identified at least which parts of town you would or wouldn't be...
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