Differences between usurpation and home invasion
The main difference between usurpation and home invasion (breaking and entering), is framed in the fact that usurpation is carried out with respect to uninhabited homes, and on the contrary, home invasion with respect to inhabited homes, while they have in common that their execution is carried out without the authorization of its owner or resident.
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A New and Sophisticated WhatsApp Scam Targeting iPhone Users Is on the Rise
The Spanish Guardia Civil and expert Lawyers in technology fraud have recently issued warnings about a new form of fraud affecting WhatsApp users on iPhone (iOS) devices. This new method is particularly dangerous because everything may appear entirely legitimate.
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2025 Income Tax Campaign: Accuracy Control and Proper Execution
With the opening of the 2025 income tax filing season, the focus shifts to a critical phase where priority must be placed on the thorough review of tax data and the correct application of current regulations.
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Reminder of obligation to file Foreign Assets Reporting by Form 720
Form 720 is an informative declaration of foreign assets which does not, in itself, result in the payment of tax. It is a formal obligation, and failure to submit it, or submitting an incomplete or inaccurate form, may result in significant penalties.
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Balance of property sales in 2025 and forecasts for 2026
Property sales rose by 10.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with a total of 705,357 Real estate transactions<(strong> . Malaga ranked fifth among the provinces with the highest average house prices, at €3,232 per square metre.
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Main requirements for wills in Spain
If you own property in Spain, it is highly advisable to draw up a will in the country, which will be limited solely and exclusively to assets and rights in Spain. It is also important to bear in mind that a will is a personal and voluntary act which cannot be carried out by proxy or power of attorney.
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Luxury property trading are increased a 25% in Marbella
According to data from the association of entrepreneurs and professionals related to luxury properties in the areas of Benahavis, Estepona, and Marbella, the first quarter of this year 2025 have an increase of 25% in the sale and purchase of luxury homes compared to the same period in 2024.
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Mitigating circumstance of reparation of the damage
Mitigating circumstances are considered to be those accidental elements that do not condition the existence of the crime by revealing a lesser degree of imputability, guilt or unlawfulness, which determine a moderation of the penalty established for the offence.
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Inheritance and succession keys to take into account
The management of an inheritance is a complex process that requires solve various issues that arise after death. Mainly, it is necessary to know the keys of succession and inheritance, where there are some priority and basic documents to initiate the processing of an inheritance.
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Should you make a Disclosure to HMRC if you have outstanding UK tax issues?
The UK tax system is one of the most complicated in the world. Not surprisingly, taxpayers do get it wrong from time to time and need to put things right. However, should the Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) be used, or should you simply telephone HMRC? And then say what exactly to HMRC?
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How does HMRC gather data on UK taxpayers?
If you are an expat living in Spain with outstanding UK tax issues, then do not assume that HMRC don’t have the means to find out information about you, your business and your assets. we are the best Tax and Financial Law firm in Marbella costa del sol helping British citizens with outstanding UK tax issues in UK.
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