Seminars

This seminar provides an overview of the historical background, cultural identity and role of Zanzibar in the modern world. It examines how Zanzibar has developed socially and economically and how tourism, development and global connections shape the islands today. Participants gain a deeper understanding of Zanzibar that goes beyond the image of a travel destination.

Cyprus combines safety, sunshine, and opportunity with a clear and transparent property-buying process. This session explores the lifestyle and financial advantages of owning a home on the island — from tax benefits and education to healthcare and quality of life — and walks you step by step through the secure path to making your Cyprus home a reality.

In the presentation, we will update you on the Italian property market, the purchasing process, the additional costs and, of course, we will discuss why Italy is a fantastic country to buy a second or first home!

Perhaps you are considering renting out the property you want to buy in Spain. For some time now, renting out your property in Spain has been subject to certain rules. Attend this seminar and you will be fully informed.

A law from June 2024 has changed the way to register and publish tourist rent in all the Spanish territory. It consists in a new registration number to be obtained, even if the property had already obtained a Tourist License. This implies that every tourist license must pass from this new registration. In addition, as a positive point, this law opens the possibility to “seasonal rent” to be published in digital platforms as AirBnB. Before this law, it was not legally possible to publish seasonal rent in AirBnB.

Knowing the process of the new registration and the concept of “seasonal rent” is essential now to rent a property in Spain for property owners.

Discover where holiday home ownership is heading, with clear insights into country-specific trends shaping the market. This session will cut through the noise with practical advice on where to buy, changing regulations, and changing homeowner demands. Walk away with actionable guidance to make smarter, future-proof decisions for your holiday home strategy.

Discover why Lapland is an emerging hotspot for strategic property investors. With luxury accommodation, four-season tourism and growing demand for exclusive stays, Lapland offers unique opportunities for both owner-occupancy and rental. Learn how nature, winter sports and premium amenities converge in this thriving market.

This seminar will provide you with expert information on buying property in sunny Portugal, one of the world’s top destinations for retirement and second homes abroad. Count on up-close market expertise and an insider’s perspective on the buying process, taxes in Portugal and other valuable insights on enjoying the simple life in Portugal.

A buying agent explains every step in the process of buying a property in France for you. How to get started, where to look, what to look out for, what about regulations and deadlines…. Answers to all these questions and many more will give you a clear handle on your foreign adventure.

A walk through the second residence buying opportunities in Belgium, from the coast to the Ardennes. An overview of the differences by region, buying new or existing, the advantage of a property in a holiday park, tips & tricks alongside some fascinating facts.

French tax aspects when buying, renting, selling and donating French real estate Description : Through this seminar, some Tax topics will be highlighted with some practical examples and calculations. Some options for tax optimisation are also provided.

The presentation aims to guide interested parties through the various facets and peculiarities of buying a house in Giekland. Issues such as taxes and inheritance law will also be covered so that you can start your search well prepared.

Did you know that in case of death, your foreign property will in principle be taxed in two countries, namely Belgium and the country where it is located. Since the inheritance burden in Flanders is already quite heavy, it is important to ask yourself beforehand what impact your holiday home will have on your inheritance. In this session, we will explain the importance of this question using some examples and briefly discuss some options to facilitate the transfer of the property to your partner or children.

Dreaming of a second home in Spain? During our seminar, Reyns Advocaten will guide you through the complete purchase process of a Spanish home. Discover all the legal points of interest and how to safely invest in your piece of Spanish sunshine. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered!

The start of your foreign adventure often includes the purchase of a property abroad. For some, this adventure starts with the purchase of a holiday home that may later turn into a permanent home, while others aim to purchase a foreign property with a view to emigrating. Whatever the intention of your stay abroad, it is always important to know that the purchase of a property abroad is often a complex matter in which you should be aware of some points of interest prior to the purchase, which we hereby explain by means of some relevant questions. For instance, we ask whether it is best to finance the property or not, which procedure applies abroad for the purchase, which questions you need to ask beforehand, which taxes to take into account, etc.

If you want to buy a second residence in France, this obviously has tax implications. During this seminar, you will be informed about all the issues involved in buying in France in terms of taxation.

Get information on the tax implications of buying a second residence abroad. Is it wise to make the purchase privately or rather through a company.