NEWS ON THE OBLIGATORY REGISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN ANDALUCIA: Summary of the Draft Law Chapter III: Real Estate Intermediation in the Residential Market This chapter regulates the activity of Specialized Real Estate Agents in the Residential Sector of …
And for those who cannot attend, it will be broadcast as always via Zoom, that same day we will send the link to your email. It will also be recorded and you can see it by accessing the back office …
LEASES: Extend the contract “motu propio” If you are considered a large holder and you rent homes with contracts prior to the Law on the Right to Housing (in force since May 26, 2023), these contracts will continue to be …
And for those who cannot attend, it will be broadcast as always via Zoom, that same day we will send the link to your email. It will also be recorded and you can see it by accessing the back office …
COMMUNITIES OF OWNERS: It can be prohibited by 3/5 Communities of owners can prohibit the use of homes for tourist purposes by an agreement reached by a majority of 3/5 of the owners and shares. This prohibition is not retroactive, …
Last Friday, November 8, 2024, we had the honor of having Carmelo de Andrés, a tax expert from the Martínez Echevarría law firm, give us a talk on taxation for real estate agents, especially focused on VAT that affects tourist …
For those who cannot attend, it will be broadcast via Zoom and also recorded. We will upload the video to the Back Office Area of the GIPE website.
At the last GIPE event we were able to present the diplomas to these new associates, Mr. Francisco Javier Guerrero Muñoz from Central Inmobiliaria, Ms. Daniella van Steenwijk from More Málaga, and Ms. Karin Smits from Nereidas Real Estate, thank …
COMMUNITIES OF OWNERS: THE MEETINGS, IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE In a tourist community with a majority of foreign owners, they can request that the meetings be held in another language (such as English), but the decision must be approved by the …
Yesterday, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, we had a talk by Geert Rillaerts, CEO of OptimaSys, on Artificial Intelligence. Despite the bad weather, we had many more attendees than expected! It was very entertaining with illustrative videos of the facilities and …
LEASES: ERRORS IN THE BUROFAX When the landlord notifies that he will not renew the contract at the end of the term, some tenants try to invalidate the notification by claiming that they did not receive it and that the …
For those who cannot attend, it will be broadcast via Zoom and also recorded. We will upload the video to the Back Office Area of the GIPE website.
For those who cannot attend, it will be broadcast via Zoom and also recorded. We will upload the video to the Back Office Area of the GIPE website.
Dear associates, The Council of Ministers has just approved a Royal Decree, which aims to create the digital one-stop shop in which, from January 2, 2025, all short-term rental properties (vacation or seasonal rentals) must be registered, and have a …
LEASES: TEMPORARY LEASE FOR WORK The type of lease that must be formalized when renting a home to a person who moves for work reasons depends on the circumstances. If the tenant moves with his/her family for one or two …
LEASES: ONE OF MY TENANTS WITHDRAWS When there are several tenants in a rental contract and one of them wants to withdraw, he/she cannot simply leave, since it is not a termination of the contract, but a modification. Unlike when …
GIPE has signed an agreement with UCI (Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios) so that members benefit from special conditions when offering UCI financing to their clients.UCI is making a big commitment to green mortgages, promoting sustainability. Part of the GIPE Board …
The President, Vice President and Treasurer of GIPE have participated this morning in the informative breakfast offered by the Martínez y Echevarría law firm on the legal challenges for tourist accommodation in Malaga. This topic and others of great relevance …
About Artificial Intelligence applied to the real estate sector, don’t miss it! It will be held in person at the headquarters of the GIPE Association, Palacio Salinas, Calle Salinas, nº6, 1º 5, 29015 Málaga. With a subsequent networking cocktail. And …
LEASES: YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOUR LIMITED COMPANY IN THE RENTED PROPERTY The case in which a tenant registers the address of a rented property as the registered office of a company. According to the courts, this fact alone does not …
HOUSING LEASES: EVEN IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAYS In a case of eviction for non-payment of rent for a premises, the landlord requested the termination of the contract and payment of the rents owed. The tenant objected, arguing that the …
The event featured two important presentations by Rafael Martínez-Echevarría Ozámiz and Alberto Padilla. To read the full news and see the photo gallery, click on the following link: https://www.vidaeconomica.com/2024/09/gipe-2
On Thursday 26th September, the new season of business breakfasts was inaugurated, organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain (www.britishchamberspain.com). The event was attended by Mr. Derek A. Langley, Regional Vice President for Andalusia, who represented the host …
Our associate Christopher Clover has shared with us a real estate market report for the Marbella area so far this year, you can check it out at the following link, thank you very much Chris!! https://www.panoramamarbella.com/market-report?utm_source=wa-broadcast&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=market-report-2024&utm_id=clover-whatsapp
Thanks to the collaboration agreement signed between GIPE and Banco Sabadell, which you can consult in the Back Office Area of the GIPE website by accessing with your passwords, and which offers advantages for all members, Banco Sabadell invited representatives …
HOUSING LEASES: PENALTY FOR NOT RETURNING THE KEYS It is possible to implement a penalty clause to penalize tenants who do not return the keys at the end of the lease. This penalty is applied for each day that the …
Dear associates, For those of you who could not attend the event of past Thursday 12, September, you can access to its recording through the Back Office Area of the GIPE website, www.gipe.es, which with your codes. For any clarification, …
PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTIES: I’LL BUY IT IF I MANAGE TO SELL MINE The seller of a property had to refund the deposit (along with the interest) to a buyer, even though the latter was unable to formalize the …
DON’T MISS OUT! GIPE’S FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON WITH TWO INTERESTING TALKS AND A NETWORKING COCKTAIL IN THE PATIO OF THE SALINAS PALACE, IN THE CENTER OF MÁLAGA. WE’RE STARTING A NEW COURSE WITH LOTS OF ENERGY AND LOTS …
We are back!! With our coworking room available for all members who want to meet with clients, have a meeting or work from here using wifi. We have air conditioning, water, coffee maker and printer. Right in the centre of …
GIPE is one of the oldest professional real estate associations in Spain, having started its activity in the province of Malaga in 1985. The profession of Building Promotions Intermediation Manager was recognised at a national level in 1986 and also …
Don’t miss our first event after the holidays, on September 12th, we will back with our batteries charged!! Write it in your diary now!!
Dear associates, We inform you that from August 5th to August 31st, 2024, both inclusive, our central office will remain closed due to the summer holidays. However, if you wish to contact us for any legal or judicial matter that …
GIPE has signed an important collaboration agreement with FNAPI (Federación Nacional de Agentes Profesionales Inmobiliarios), in order to offer more services and provide even more support to our members, both in terms of training, resources, technology, events and much more. …
LEASES: IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY, THERE IS NO DISCOUNT A tenant requested a temporary rent reduction due to difficulties in her business, to which the landlord agreed. However, the tenant subsequently stopped paying rent. The courts ruled in favor …
We remind you that the GIPE Association has signed a Social Collaboration Agreement with the Andalusian Tax Agency for the presentation and payment of self-assessments, as well as for the presentation of declarations, communications or any other document with tax …
INSIGHTS OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF CEPI IN MUNICH By Daniel Holmquist, Secretary of GIPE On June 6-7, I had the honour of attending CEPI’s General Meeting in Munich, Germany, a gathering that brought together influential figures from the real …
REAL ESTATE INTERMEDIATION: YOU LET ME SHOW YOU THE FLAT! An owner signed a mediation contract with a real estate agency, but then cancelled it. Months later, he agreed to let the real estate agency show the property to a …
RELATIONS WITH THE ADMINISTRATION: TOWN HALL BUILDING PERMIT To carry out renovations in an apartment that affect the facade, it is necessary to obtain a building permit from the town hall and the consent of the community of owners. The …
The GIPE Association and Banco Sabadell signed a collaboration agreement this morning that offers specific advantages to members. This agreement seeks to benefit professionals belonging to the GIPE Association, providing them with special conditions in financial products. Both the GIPE …
REAL ESTATE PROMOTION: SALES TO FOREIGNERS AND THE ORIGIN OF FUNDS In a new real estate development, you have received numerous offers from foreigners who pay in cash, which raises concerns about money laundering. It is crucial to verify the …
In yesterday’s talk, Thursday, May 30, 2024, the President of GIPE, Mr. Alfred van Krimpen, gave a very interesting presentation on how to effectively inform clients during a visit to a property, with very practical advice given his great experience. …
LEASES: RENTAL TERM ENDED The tacit renewal in a lease contract is a legal concept that is applied when, at the end of the duration of the lease contract (whether for housing or commercial premises), the tenant relationship continues without …
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY: REFERENCE VALUE AND MARKET VALUE The reference value in real estate operations is determined by the Cadastre through an analysis of sales and purchase prices by area, and is updated annually for all municipalities. It can be …
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: MAKE THE DEPOSITE CONDITIONAL ON OBTAINING FINANCING The seller of a home and the buyer agreed to a deposit that specified that the buyer would not lose the money given if she was unable to obtain financing …
The talk on April 18, 2024, according to all attendees, was one of the most interesting. The topic discussed was: How to avoid fines by the consumer department or SEPBLAC? For all those who could not attend, we leave you …
LEASES: CONTINUE CHARGING… According to the information provided, if you notified your tenant of the termination of the contract and, despite this, the tenant continues to pay the rents, it is not considered an automatic renewal of the rental. Although …
Dear associates, We invite you to the GIPE Event for the month of APRIL that will take place next Thursday, April 18, 2024. Issue: How to avoid fines before an inspection by the Consumer Department or SEPBLAC? Due to the …
HOUSING LEASING: Raise the rent by 5% If your tenant’s rental income did not increase last year, you can now apply a 5% increase. This implies adding the 2% that could have risen in 2023 to the 3% planned for …
Today we received a visit from a new GIPE associate, Mr. José Manuel Romero Navarro, who came to see our facilities in the center of Malaga and to collect his diploma and professional card. Thank you very much for trusting …
Dear associates, I want to express my deep gratitude for the trust you have placed in me by electing me as the president of our association GIPE. It is both an honor and a challenge that I embrace with great …
MORTGAGES: Mortgage expenses and their claim On January 24, 2019, a ruling was issued in Spain that established the doctrine on the distribution of mortgage expenses between banks and consumers. From then on, it was known what could be claimed …
LEASES: The tenant pays the community In this case, the tenant has discussed the validity of the agreement in his housing rental contract related to community fees. According to the Urban Leasing Law (LAU), for this agreement to be valid, …
REAL ESTATE INTERMEDIATION: Bought shortly after The courts have recognized the right of a real estate agency to collect its fees for the sale of a home, even if the order has already been completed. This is the case of …
Yesterday, Thursday, February 22, 2024, the 2nd GIPE event of the year took place. The event began with Mr. Christopher Fogelberg, Secretary of GIPE, welcoming all attendees, both in person and virtual. Afterwards he made a short presentation of our …
HOUSING LEASING: News in rentals during 2024 In 2024, important changes have been implemented in the rental sector in Spain. Below, we summarize the most relevant news: Extension of measures: This suspension applies mainly to so-called ‘verbal’ procedures (such as …
New Decree 31/2024 on housing for tourist use Decree 31/2024, issued on January 29th, introduces new regulations for tourist homes in Andalusia. Below, we summarize the main developments in five key points: 1.- Identification of the person or company operating …
HOUSING LEASING: Tips for choosing the best tenant First of all, it is important to write a detailed advertisement that includes all the relevant information, such as the characteristics of the apartment, the number of rooms, access requirements and the …
The Governing Council of the Government of Andalusia has approved the decree on tourist apartment establishments and homes for tourist purposes, which among other powers provides that “municipalities may establish limitations regarding the maximum number of homes for tourist purposes …
REMINDER NOTES: HOUSING LAW OF MAY 24, 2023 Large holder: for the purposes of the provisions of this law, the natural or legal person who is the owner of more than ten urban properties for residential use or a constructed …
Yesterday, Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, we started with the first event of the year at the GIPE Association. Mr. Manuel Cerbán, General Delegate of Central Andalusia of the Sociedad de Tasación, together with his colleague, Mr. Alberto de Jorge, General …
We are pleased to invite you to the first GIPE event of the year that will be held next Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 19:00h. Mr. Manuel Cerbán, General Delegate of the Sociedad de Tasación, will present the new housing …
At GIPE we start the year with many new projects that you will surely find very interesting! Below we leave you a link to number 105 of the Vida Económica magazine, which on page 74 has published an interview with …
The entire GIPE team wishes you a very Happy Christmas Holidays with lots of health and a new year 2024 full of personal and professional successes!
The Andalucia.com website, which compiles interesting information about the Community, has included our GIPE Association within the section of real estate associations as one of the most important in the sector. Below is the link in case you want to …
Yesterday we had a talk at the GIPE headquarters about the new Law 3/2023 on the Whistleblowing Channel, which is mandatory for real estate agents as of today, December 1st. Álvaro Arostegui from Iberdata21 gave the talk and explained in …
Yesterday, Thursday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. the second talk was held at the GIPE headquarters about the New Housing Law. The talk was given by lawyer Teresa Toscano of Toscanolex and it was simultaneously translated into English by the …
The passage of the Professional Association GIPE through SIMED 2023 has been very fruitful, many contacts have been established with professionals in the real estate sector who have been interested in the services it provides and have found all the …
Dear associates, We are pleased to invite you to the Mediterranean Real Estate Show (SIMED) that will be held starting today, Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Palacio de …
Yesterday, Tuesday November 14th at 7:00 p.m. the first event was held at the GIPE headquarters, in the Palacio Salinas, Málaga. It consisted of a presentation of new developments from the StartGroup company located in Mijas Costa, Málaga. We want …
WE INVITE YOU! From GIPE we invite you to visit us at SIMED, Mediterranean Real Estate Show, from November 16th to 18th at FYCMA. To do this, we send you free registration and a 50% discount code if you want …
TAXES: THERE IS A TAX LIABILITY NOTE… When you buy a property and request a simple note from the Property Registry, it is possible to find a marginal tax liability note, which indicates that the property is linked to the …
