Who Is Liable For Local Taxes (Suma) In A Year A Property Is Bought/Sold
Hi,
I would be very grateful for advice on local taxes in the San Pedro Del Pinatar area. I would imagine the same "rules" apply in other areas so any information from anywhere in the Costa Calida would be welcomed.
I bought a property in Lo Pagan in June 2018 and have just received an email from my Solicitor to say I have to pay local taxes (Suma/IBI?) of 354 euros and he will soon be doing this on my behalf (he has power of attorney).
I have done some research which seems to say that whoever owns a property on January 1st is liable for the taxes for the whole of that calendar year i.e. in my case the previous owners. I was not informed that any taxes were outstanding when I bought the property in June.
Could anyone help me with what exactly the legal position is?
Thanks very much
Kevin