Residencia and NIE – Mainland Spain
Discussion
Apologies, wasn't really sure where to put this? Please move if inappropriate.
I need some advice please chaps and I don’t really know where to start. My parents were in the process of buying an apartment on the Costa Almeria when my Dad passed away. The development was very nearly complete at the time and so my mum carried on with the purchase anyway as the money was there and it was looking expensive to pull out.
She’s never really taken to the place (for obvious reasons) and it has sat empty for the last 4-5 years with only a local friend going in once a month to clean and check it.
The property market has utterly died on its arse out there, so in my opinion its pointless selling it but if she’s not going to use it then it may as well be rented out as either a residential or a holiday letting which would at least offset the cost of maintaining the place.
At the moment, there is no Spanish will in place and all the related accounts etc are in my mums name (no mortgage on the property). I am obviously making a bold assumption that by brother and I will be the main beneficiaries of the estate. With this in mind, and that she doesn’t really want anything to do with it, does it make sense for one of us to apply for Residencia and an NIE if we are to be involved with either letting the property out or taking ownership of it at some point in the future?
I realise this has come across as a bit t
t-ish making it look like I’m just interested in getting my hands on the flat, but that’s not the case. I just want to be able to manage it being rented out and not having a world of hassle and red-tape should ownership be transferred for whatever reason. I’m not at all familiar with Spanish law so any pointers would be gratefully received.
I need some advice please chaps and I don’t really know where to start. My parents were in the process of buying an apartment on the Costa Almeria when my Dad passed away. The development was very nearly complete at the time and so my mum carried on with the purchase anyway as the money was there and it was looking expensive to pull out.
She’s never really taken to the place (for obvious reasons) and it has sat empty for the last 4-5 years with only a local friend going in once a month to clean and check it.
The property market has utterly died on its arse out there, so in my opinion its pointless selling it but if she’s not going to use it then it may as well be rented out as either a residential or a holiday letting which would at least offset the cost of maintaining the place.
At the moment, there is no Spanish will in place and all the related accounts etc are in my mums name (no mortgage on the property). I am obviously making a bold assumption that by brother and I will be the main beneficiaries of the estate. With this in mind, and that she doesn’t really want anything to do with it, does it make sense for one of us to apply for Residencia and an NIE if we are to be involved with either letting the property out or taking ownership of it at some point in the future?
I realise this has come across as a bit t
t-ish making it look like I’m just interested in getting my hands on the flat, but that’s not the case. I just want to be able to manage it being rented out and not having a world of hassle and red-tape should ownership be transferred for whatever reason. I’m not at all familiar with Spanish law so any pointers would be gratefully received.Finally a subject that I can help with as I have been helping people with Spanish legal issues for over 20 years.
If you are not on the title deeds then I wouldn't bother as you will have no advantage to having an NIE.
If you need any further help with this please feel free to PM me - I am always happy to help out with any aspect of Spanish Law.
Peter
If you are not on the title deeds then I wouldn't bother as you will have no advantage to having an NIE.
If you need any further help with this please feel free to PM me - I am always happy to help out with any aspect of Spanish Law.
Peter
Can't really help but I have a few mates who have rented out their places in Spain using this FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TEHUURLANGETERMIJN...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TEHUURLANGETERMIJN...
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