Forcam Lawyers
@Forcam Lawyers
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Registration: 18 March 2025
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Pitfalls of selling my property by michael 450
I have had an offer to buy my house but some doubts have occurred. The buyers do not have the complete funds to buy outright, so I said I could wait for a period of time (1to2yrs) with a down payment deposit of 10%, which I thought was very ...
@michael 450@SimCityATWe fully agree with SimCityAT, if the buyers can鈥檛 secure a mortgage, that鈥檚 already a red flag. A rent-to-buy deal can work, but only with strong legal safeguards and clear guarantees before possession.It鈥檚 a ... Read More
Pitfalls of selling my property by michael 450
I have had an offer to buy my house but some doubts have occurred. The buyers do not have the complete funds to buy outright, so I said I could wait for a period of time (1to2yrs) with a down payment deposit of 10%, which I thought was very ...
@michael 450@SimCityATWe fully agree with SimCityAT, if the buyers can鈥檛 secure a mortgage, that鈥檚 already a red flag. A rent-to-buy deal can work, but only with strong legal safeguards and clear guarantees before possession.It鈥檚 a ... Read More
Where should I buy a property in southern Spain to spend the winter by Maisie1
Hi everyone, I am thinking seriously about buying a house/ bungalow/apartment somewhere in southern Spain to spend the winter away from Northern Ireland. I know little about Spain and would really welcome any advice about where is a good area to ...
@Maisie1 If I were you, I鈥檇 start by looking in Almer铆a province, Murcia coast (Costa C谩lida / Mazarr贸n / 脕guilas area), Costa de la Luz (Huelva / C谩diz edges), and parts of Granada / Almer铆a coast. ... Read More
Okkupa problem by gianniboni58
Hi since the new law the okkupa problem decreased or is still the same.Thanks Gianni
@gianniboni58 From what we鈥檝e seen with international clients, the situation has improved slightly with recent legal changes, but the 鈥渙kupa鈥� issue hasn鈥檛 disappeared. The key difference now is that in some cases the eviction ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Spain by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Spain can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
@Cheryl From our experience advising international clients in Spain, one of the biggest surprises is how different retirement savings look compared to their home country. Many struggle at first with double taxation rules, how to access foreign ... Read More
Buying a house in Spain by GuestPoster8490
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
@GuestPoster8490 We鈥檝e assisted quite a few international clients buying around Alicante, and the main issues they often overlook are: unpaid community fees or upcoming derramas (building repairs), discrepancies between what鈥檚 in the ... Read More
Pitfalls and headaches in buying an apartment in Spain by KATA08163100
Hello!I'm a EU citizen and I like Spain but I'm very aware that there are also cons to live out there too.So, I want to ask for those who have moved to Spain how was the process of buying an apartment, what mistakes they did and what hidden ...
@KATA08163100 From our work with international clients who decided to buy property in Spain, we鈥檝e seen that the legal process can be more complex than expected.Many were surprised by hidden community fees, discrepancies between the Land ... Read More
NIE health insurance requirement by seamus452
Hello,Just wondering if anyone here has had the experience of providing proof of health insurance coverage when applying for the Green NIE? I am here in Spain barely two months and want to get the NIE. Currently I am covered by my American Health ...
@seamus452 I'm glad the information was useful. Good luck!Best regards,Forcam Lawyers Read More
NIE health insurance requirement by seamus452
Hello,Just wondering if anyone here has had the experience of providing proof of health insurance coverage when applying for the Green NIE? I am here in Spain barely two months and want to get the NIE. Currently I am covered by my American Health ...
Hello!In Spain, to obtain the Green NIE (EU residence certificate) it is generally required to prove health insurance. If you are employed and reside in Spain, you may be entitled to public healthcare, which you will be able to access once you have ... Read More