British Expats in Spain Could Face a 100% Tax on Empty Second Homes

British expats in Spain could face a 100% tax on empty second homes

The proposals could see homeowners hit with a 100 per cent tax if they leave their property empty for three years.

Major warning as British expats face huge tax penalty for empty homes in Spain

Spanish town halls now have powers to increase the tax bills of certain empty homes.

British expats could see tax bills double on empty homes in Spain

British expats who leave their Spanish properties sitting empty could face tax penalties of up to 100 per cent under new legislation proposed by the country's socialist government. The measures, announced on Wednesday, would also hit owners of multiple properties with surcharges as high as 150 per cent.Spain is grappling with a deepening housing crisis that has triggered mass protests across the country and drawn international attention followin…

And, well, sorta - Tim Worstall

British expats face a 100pc tax penalty on their Spanish property if they leave it empty for three years, under new legislation. If you leave it empty for a couple of years. And it’s double council tax, just like we have in Dear Old Blighty. So not, in fact, a huge imposition. In fact, it’s… Read More »And, well, sorta The post And, well, sorta first appeared on Tim Worstall.