By Stan Dickens, Villa Surveyors In general, every house built in Spain after 1975 should have been built with a building license. However, in many cases this was not followed particularly for houses in the countryside. Fortunately for owners, in many cases a property can be legalised in Spain even...
The Dos and Don’ts of Preparing for a Home Inspection: How to Ensure a Smooth Process
By Stan Dickens, Villa Surveyors Introduction: Congratulations for taking action to make sure of a seamless sale of your home! As a Chartered Surveyor undertaking home inspectors in Spain and Portugal, I am aware of the value of a simple and straightforward inspection procedure. Here is a list of dos...
How to Apply for the Golden Visa in Spain
By Stan Dickens, Villa Surveyors The Golden Visa for Spain can only be issued to a non-EU national. It guarantees residency in Spain for the holder and his or her immediate family. It also provides access to the Schengen Zone. Some additional benefits include access to Spain’s public health services...
Why it is essential to get a building survey when buying an apartment in Italy.
Stan Dickens is just back from Palermo, Sicily. This video shows a classic situation of falling masonry from a poorly maintained building facade in Palermo. The example could just as easily have been from Rome, Naples or any number of other cities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93f28N3MIFw&feature=emb_title
A lawyer explains the property buying process in Portugal
Dearbháile Banahan Senior Associate at PLMJ The process for buying properties (real estate) located in Portugal is simple and, once you have agreed the essential conditions with the seller, everything can be concluded in a short space of time. In most circumstances, you can buy a property by following these...