30 Jan 2026 9:30 PM:

My pleasure!

Thread: Gift tax (Andalucia)

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30 Jan 2026 10:28 AM:

In Spain, yes — this would normally be treated as an inheritance for the Spanish-resident son, even if the UK bank account passes by right of survivorship.

Spain looks at the economic reality: the portion of the balance that belonged to the father at death is considered acquired by inheritance by the son. With joint accounts, the Spanish tax authority often presumes 50/50 ownership unless you can prove a different split (e.g., evidence the funds were entirely the father’s from the house sale).

If the son is tax resident in Andalucía, the €1,000,000 parent-to-child allowance often means no Spanish inheritance tax is payable if the inherited share is below that amount — but the inheritance usually still needs to be declared in Spain within the deadline.

Hope the above helps ;)

Thread: Gift tax (Andalucia)

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20 Jan 2026 2:05 PM:

Totally agree, Amogles

María

Thread: Builder changed quote and over charging. Threatening court if I don’t pay the extra

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14 Jan 2026 12:27 PM:

In Spain, of course a builder can’t unilaterally add or charge for works that were not agreed in advance or actually carried out — especially if there’s no written variation.
If the electrics were unsafe, you were entitled to have them made safe and to withhold payment until defects were corrected.
The fact that it’s not your house and you’re not a resident doesn’t prevent him from threatening court, but it doesn’t strengthen his position either.
At this stage, I’d recommend responding in writing, documenting defects and disputed items, before he escalates.

Thread: Builder changed quote and over charging. Threatening court if I don’t pay the extra

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26 Nov 2025 5:55 PM:

You’re absolutely right: even though the tip about Wills appears in the post list on the left as 1521, in this case we linked to the wrong one on Digital Nomad Visas! 

Please, have below the right link!

https://www.eyeonspain.com/blogs/costaluz/24137/legal-tip-15215-problems-you-avoid-when-you-make-a-spanish-will.aspx

Thread: Why Not Having a Spanish Will Can Complicate Everything

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