Inheritance planning: almost 200 clients trust AMAT to plan their estate Almost 200 clients have attended the two events organised by AMAT during the second half of October to discuss “Everything you need to know about inheritance”. The sessions, held on 14 and 28 October, provided an opportunity to explore family estate planning in greater […]
Differences Between Cash Gifts and Gifts of Real Estate (“inter vivos”) Although both transactions are subject to Inheritance and Gift Tax, their tax implications are very different. Cash Gifts Advantages: ✔ They may qualify for certain regional tax reductions or allowances. ✔ They are relatively straightforward transactions. ✔ They do not trigger capital gains […]
Differences Between an Inter Vivos Gift and a Private Loan When a parent provides financial assistance to a child, or when one family member transfers money to another, is it an inter vivos gift or a private loan? The distinction is fundamental because the tax implications are very different. A poorly documented transaction can lead […]
Let’s talk about the housing shortage AMAT is always there. Because being part of the real estate sector is not just about working in it every day, but also about taking part in the spaces where people debate, exchange ideas and discuss the present and future of housing. Throughout the year, we take part […]
Num. 110 When the market reaches its ceiling… and its floor There are moments when the data seems contradictory. But, in reality, it is not. It simply reflects the complexity of the reality we are experiencing in the housing market. From our point of view, in 2026 the property sales market has reached an […]
Recommendations to Prevent Risks in Outdoor Spaces During Summer Summer is the perfect time to enjoy balconies, terraces and patios, but it is important to use these outdoor spaces responsibly to ensure the safety of everyone in the community. The Barcelona-Lleida Association of Property Administrators reminds us of some basic recommendations regarding the […]
How to prevent home burglaries during the summer With the arrival of good weather and the holidays, we spend more time away from home and, unfortunately, this is also when home burglaries increase. Thieves take advantage of prolonged absences, but the good news is that there are simple and very effective measures to reduce the […]
No. 109 Building bridges… or blowing them up? There is a classic film, *The Bridge on the River Kwai*, where the tension revolves around building or destroying a bridge. The story focuses on a paradox: while some build with discipline and conviction, others work in silence to blow it to pieces. The bridge thus becomes […]
The 2025 Income Tax Campaign is here: key filing dates and what’s new The 2025 Income Tax and Wealth Tax campaign is about to begin, specifically on 8 April. This year, the deadlines for filing the tax return are as follows: General deadline: from 8 April to 30 June 2026, both inclusive. In the case […]
Amat’s Managing Director, Guifré Homedes, presents the 2025 Market Report at our Luxury office in Barcelona. Once again, on March 18, our Managing Director, Guifré Homedes, presented to the media the 13th Amat Immobiliaris 2025 Market Report, an analysis based on proprietary data that provides insight into the real evolution of the market throughout […]
No. 108 the world upside down Following the thread of a successful series that ended just a few weeks ago, there are moments when, observing how the residential market works, you get the feeling that something deep doesn’t add up, as if everything were working in reverse. Not because the problem is unknown—we’ve been talking […]