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View ArticleThe Baby train path
Like every year around this season, the “Visit Costa Brava” blog by Porcel Advocats presents activities to do in winter in the Costa Brava. This time, we offer you a nice, accessible track to walk, run...
View ArticleDiscover Figueres, capital of l’Empordà
In this section we have often suggested activities to do in l’Empordà, But we had never before spoken of Figueres, the capital. So today our blog about Costa Brava by Porcel Advocats presents this...
View Article3 Carnivals you can’t miss in Costa Brava
February is the month when we celebrate Carnival, a millenary tradition with costumes and fun. There are three especially important Carnivals in Costa Brava, which you must see if you are in the...
View ArticleYour IBI explained
In this blog entry we will tell you about the different sections of your IBI receipt (Property Tax) and also where to find them so that you may manage your taxes with us in an easy way. Why is it...
View ArticleDifferences between the IBI and the IRPFNR
Very often the Property Tax (IBI) is mistaken by the Non-resident Legal Person Income Tax (IRPFNR) and many owners think that both are the same tax and that paying one of them (usually the Property...
View ArticleTemporary solidarity tax on large fortunes (ITSGF)
Many non-resident owners of real estate property in Spain are worried about the implementation of this new tax which is supposed to be a temporary one and addressed to large fortunes. Even though this...
View ArticleDiscover Llançà
You have probably Heard about Llançà. This coastal town in Alt Empordà, located in the centre of the Cap Ras Natural Park, lies near towns such as Colera, Portbou, Port de la Selva or Cadaqués. It is...
View ArticleBunyols de l’Empordà – do you know what they are?
Are you familiar with the bunyols de l’Empordà? These doughnut-like pastries are a typical dessert in our area, made with flour and deep fried, served with liquor and eaten especially during Lent and...
View ArticleWhat is it and how to process it? How can i find out if my property has a...
What is a Certificate of Occupancy? A Certificate of Occupancy is an administrative document which certifies that a property complies with the basic conditions of occupancy foreseen by the current...
View ArticleTourist or holiday rentals: is a licence required?
If you are, or are about to be, the owner of a flat or house and you intend to rent it out for holiday use, this article can be very useful to you. Please be aware that this information is intended for...
View ArticleProperty registry and land registry
If you are interested in or getting information on buying a property in Spain, you will surely have been informed that there are two registries: Registro de la Propiedad (Property Registry) and...
View ArticleEnergy efficiency certificate – what is it and how to process it? How can i...
What is an Energy Efficiency Certificate? An Energy Efficiency Certificate or energy certificate is an official document drawn up by a competent professional which contains objective information about...
View ArticleSaint George’s Day: books and roses
On April 23, all of Catalonia celebrates Saint George. On this day, the Catalan people pay homage to their patron saint, Saint George, with a curious tradition – we gift books and roses. If you want to...
View ArticleA tour along the beaches of Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu
The most representative location in the whole Costa Brava is very near our offices – Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Tamariu. For this reason, today we present to you these little nooks in the...
View ArticleDiscover Portbou, the last -or first- town in Catalonia
Portbou is the last treasure of Costa Brava. Or the first, depending on how you look at it. A picturesque town with a sailing tradition and beautiful rocky beaches that will captivate anyone with its...
View ArticleBlanes, the gateway to Costa Brava
Blanes is the first coastal town on the map in Costa Brava and is commonly known as “the gateway to Costa Brava". This resort town has much to offer to those who wish to explore it. This...
View ArticleThe ruins of Empúries and their surrounding beaches
In Costa Brava we have more attractions than just beaches and fishing towns. We also have a unique history in the Iberian Peninsula – the ruins of Empúries. Dating back to over 2,500 years, this...
View ArticleTAXATION FOR NON-RESIDENTS
INCOME TAX WHEN THE PROPERTY IS NOT BEING RENTED Do I have to declare the Income Tax for non-residents if I do not rent my property? The reply is yes. The law on Non-resident Income Tax includes the...
View ArticleDiscover the lake of Banyoles: A Catalan national treasure
The lake of Banyoles, located in the town of Banyoles, about a 15-minute drive from Girona, is a natural gem which offers a unique vision of the beauty of Catalonia. Covering 107 hectares, it is the...
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