Inheriting property in Spain as a non-resident: how the process works

When someone dies owning property in Spain but lived abroad, the succession has an international dimension that affects both the registration process and the tax side. This post explains how each part works. Which law governs the succession? Since 17 August 2015, EU Regulation 650/2012 sets the general rule: the law of the country where […]
Dissolving co-ownership in Spain with a mortgage: the definitive guide 2026

Quick answer: What happens to the mortgage when you dissolve co-ownership in Spain?When you dissolve co-ownership (extinción de condominio) on a mortgaged property, the agreement between the co-owners does not release the departing party from the debt. To stop being a debtor with the bank, the bank must explicitly accept that release. Without the bank’s […]