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    Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence approved

    The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence, which represents a significant step forward for the protection of the environment and human rights in the business sector.

    Sustainability
    19 Mar, 2024 — 3 min
    Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence approved

    CBAM: A crucial tool in the fight against climate change

    CBAM, or Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, is an initiative that applies tariffs to imports based on the carbon emissions associated with the products. This mechanism seeks to prevent carbon leakage by ensuring that imported goods meet the same environmental standards as locally produced goods. 

    Sustainability
    06 Mar, 2024 — 4 min
    CBAM: A crucial tool in the fight against climate change

    Re-invoicing utilities to tenants: VAT, withholdings and passed-on expenses

    When a landlord re-invoices utility costs or taxes to a tenant, questions often arise about VAT and withholdings: should VAT be applied to water or electricity? Are they part of the rental base? Does it depend on whether it is a residential property or commercial premises?

    Gerard Blanch i Llorens
    Gerard Blanch i Llorens
    Accounting and Financial Advisor
    Taxation
    20 Jan, 2026
    Re-invoicing utilities to tenants: VAT, withholdings and passed-on expenses

    Prices and access to housing: this is what the residential market will look like in 2026

    The housing market faces 2026 with prices continuing to rise and access becoming increasingly difficult for many buyers and tenants.

    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Director of Grup Carles Immobiliaris
    Housing
    07 Jan, 2026 — 3 min
    Prices and access to housing: this is what the residential market will look like in 2026

    Energy certificate: how to obtain it and why it is key for your property

    The energy efficiency certificate is an official document that is mandatory in Spain in order to sell or rent a home or commercial premises. But it is not just an administrative requirement: the energy certificate has become a key tool for improving the energy efficiency of a property, reducing consumption and increasing its market value.

    Aby Martin González
    Aby Martin González
    Real estate agent
    Housing
    05 Jan, 2026 — 1 min
    Energy certificate: how to obtain it and why it is key for your property

    Regulation of seasonal contracts in Catalonia: what will change in 2026

    Catalonia is applying new rules for seasonal and room rental contracts, with the aim of protecting residential housing and ensuring greater legal certainty.

    The new Law 11/2025, of 29 December, introduces significant changes to the legal framework, including the reform of Law 18/2007 on the right to housing and adjustments to other related regulations.

    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Director of Grup Carles Immobiliaris
    Housing
    31 Dec, 2025
    Regulation of seasonal contracts in Catalonia: what will change in 2026

    Second homes and property tax: how to know if you may be subject to a surcharge

    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Director of Grup Carles Immobiliaris
    Real estate
    19 Oct, 2025
    Second homes and property tax: how to know if you may be subject to a surcharge

    News on aid for the purchase of houses

    Recently, the central government approved the ICO guarantees to facilitate the purchase of primary residences for young people under the age of 35 and families with dependent minors. This guarantee will allow financial institutions to grant mortgages of 100% of the purchase price, when the necessary income limit requirements are met.

    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Xavier Llopart i Duarte
    Director of Grup Carles Immobiliaris
    Real estate
    26 Feb, 2024 — 2 min
    News on aid for the purchase of houses
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    Xavier Llopart i Duarte

    Director of Grup Carles Immobiliaris
    xavier.llopart@gcimmobiliaris.com 93 801 72 30
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    Xavier Llopart i Duarte

    Sebastià Carles i Freixas

    Partner and Tax Advisor
    sebastia.carles@grupcarles.com 616 422 880
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    Sebastià Carles i Freixas

    Daniel Roig i Iglesias

    Head of Civil Works and Project Manager
    daniel.roig@grupcarles.com 697 150 478
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    Daniel Roig i Iglesias

    Carles López i Font

    Planner-delineator, BIM Modeler
    carles.lopez@grupcarles.com 672 333 853
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    Carles López i Font

    Ricard Carles i Santacana

    Civil Protection and Licensing Engineer
    ricard.carles@grupcarles.com 630 933 213
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    Ricard Carles i Santacana

    Alba Llevadot Massanés

    Architect - BIM Modeler
    alba.llevadot@grupcarles.com 687 354 383
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    Alba Llevadot Massanés

    Albert Folk Codinas

    Lawyer specializing in Commercial Law, Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Compliance, and Procedural Law
    albert.folk@grupcarles.com 93 801 72 39
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    Albert Folk Codinas

    Ariadna Santamaria Serrano

    Administrative of Grup Carles Advocats
    ariadna.santamaria@grupcarles.com 93 801 72 23
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    Ariadna Santamaria Serrano
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