Spain was hit hard by the recent recession, but things are improving. Starting a business in Spain as an expat can be tough, especially in terms of bureaucracy, but we’ve put together a short guide to help streamline the process. … Read More Starting a business in Spain: all you need to know
Starting a business in Germany as an expat can seem daunting. We’ve put together a simple guide to help you get started. The guide includes a country summary, facts and figures, a jargon buster and links to official websites and further resources.… Read More Starting a business in Germany
Becoming a landlord is easy, right? You buy a house and then get some unsuspecting person to pay the mortgage for you. If only that were true. Being a landlord involves navigating a deluge of paperwork and administration, developing an understanding of real estate law, health and safety requirements, local economics and all important people… Read More Becoming a landlord – a five minute guide
Lawmakers have made several additions to Dutch rental law since 2014. If you’re a Dutch landlord or you’re considering investing in the dutch housing market – one of the fastest moving in Europe – we’ve condensed and simplified the essential information. The Dutch housing market reached a low in 2013 due to the recent recession… Read More Dutch rental law: the changes
60% of German real estate is rented, with only 15% of properties in Berlin owned by the occupier. Demand in the capital is intense: according to the Financial Times, 15,000 homes have been added to the Berlin market since 2010 while the population of the city rose by 150,000 residents. It’s the same story in… Read More German real estate – changes to German property law
French property law has undergone several changes and amendments in the last few years. For the example, The Alur Law brought in in 2014 specified changes as varied as a rent cap, standardised rental contracts and what exactly constitutes furnished. French property law, like law in general! – can often be difficult to navigate. We’ve… Read More Real estate in France – changes to French property law
