Legal Secrets for Buying Property in Spain | With Alejandro Ponce

This time, I sit down with Alejandro Ponce, managing partner of Triay, one of the oldest law firms in Gibraltar, with a deep legacy in real estate and private client law. Alejandro shares his inspiring story — from Madrid to Granada to Sotogrande — and explains why more families are choosing this amazing community for full-time living.🎙️ In this episode:0:00 – Welcome & Introduction0:38 – Living in Sotogrande Full-Time1:40 – Who is Alejandro Ponce?2:18 – A Legal Family Legacy3:32 – Starting His Career4:56 – From Big Law to Real Estate6:56 – Quality of Life & Sotogrande8:00 – How Spain’s Market Works9:57 – Common Mistakes Buyers Make11:35 – The Need for Better Agent Regulation13:32 – Short-Term Rentals & New Rules16:11 – Communities vs. Tourists18:46 – Big Fines for Ignoring the Rules20:40 – Affordable Housing & Tourism23:12 – Community Life & Legal Conflicts26:00 – Installing Solar Panels29:40 – Geopolitics & Real Estate Trends33:00 – Sotogrande vs Marbella35:45 – His Most Memorable Cases39:00 – Does Sotogrande Need Another School?40:20 – Sotogrande in One Sentence “The place to enjoy the rest of your life.”If you’re thinking of buying, selling, or investing in Sotogrande, this conversation is packed with real insight you won’t want to miss.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to Charlie in Sotogrande for more honest conversations and local insider tips.📩 Have questions? Drop them in the comments — or reach out to us at [Noll Sotogrande].See you in the next episode!