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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22 Nov 2025 12:06 PM:

In relation to the great news shared today by Property News in Spain, below is a post outlining the requirements for digital nomads. Feel free to send us any questions you may have.

https://www.eyeonspain.com/blogs/costaluz/24143/legal-tip-1522spain-ranked-1-for-digital-nomads---here-are-the-visa-requirements-and-pitfalls-to-avoid.aspx

Thread: How to Apply for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa: Requirements, Process and Common Mistakes

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21 Nov 2025 1:37 PM:

If you own a property in Spain, having a Spanish will can save your loved ones a lot of time, money and stress later on.

In today´s post I explain the 5 main problems you avoid when you make a Spanish will: long procedures, extra bureaucracy, confusion about which law applies, higher inheritance tax and delays with banks and the Land Registry.

You can read the full article here: [How to protect your loved ones and your Spanish assets with a clear, tax-efficient will]

Happy to answer questions if anyone is unsure whether their existing will works in Spain.

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Here we are — still supporting the EyeOnSpain community since 2008.
Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. I’m always happy to help.

 

 

This message was last edited by mariadecastro on 11/21/2025.
Thread: Why Not Having a Spanish Will Can Complicate Everything

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13 Nov 2025 11:53 AM:

Yes, still much to claim!

We updated our post below recently:

https://costaluzlawyers.es/blog/list-of-all-abusive-clauses-that-a-mortgage-may-contain/

You can read there the whole list of mortgage abusive clauses

A hug!

 

Thread: Mortgage Floor Clause Question

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