You may be surprised to hear that renting property in Spain can be extremely tricky. Not only is there an over demand for good rental properties, rent prices are increasing and owners, particularly Spanish owners, are becoming more and more demanding. ...
In this post we are going to look at five of the factors that should be at the top of your priorities when starting out with your property purchase in Spain. If you would like to discuss any of these subjects in more detail, simply use the search box at the top of...
Moving To Spain with Children is my first published book, available on Amazon: Have a Look Inside and read the reviews using this link. Having answered questions from many families thinking about moving to Spain, over the past years, and at the request of many mums,...
In this post we are going to show you how to book your NIE appointment online. Please note that these instructions can also be followed to book your residency application online. Step 1: Enter the official portal for booking your NIE appointment online. Enter using...
Opening a Spanish bank account is one of the tasks that should be at the top of your To-Do List when planning your move to Spain. Please note that despite what you might read in some articles online, it is not necessary to have an NIE number nor...
Are you looking for property to rent in Malaga and the Costa del Sol? Are you frustrated by the number of incorrectly advertised properties? How many properties that you have seen advertised for rent are actually available? I kid you not, best...
Spain is infamous for its bureaucracy and never-ending paperwork trail. Many hours of your life can be wasted standing in queues in government buildings, and that is if you have the correct documents. Have the incorrect documents and change “hours” for “days”!...
Currently, around 2000 people per month carry out an internet search for houses for sale in Malaga. If you swap Malaga for Spain, that number multiplies to over 18000. That is a lot of people looking for something like you … Fortunately, there continues to be a...
On June the 16th 2019, new mortgage in Spain regulations were put in place. The new regulations are part of an ongoing EU directive to bring mortgages in Spain and all EU lending across member states into line and to improve the transparency and behaviour of mortgage...
We have continually stated that If you are planning to move to Spain, finding the answer to the question how to apply for NIE or Residency should be on the top of your “To DO” list. If you are moving to Spain for more than three months then you would apply for...
We are often asked to calculate the ROI on Spanish rental property by investors. If I am completely honest, I am not always comfortable doing this as I believe these figures are mere predictions and cannot be guaranteed. I am used to guaranteeing my work and the...
Making the decision whether to rent or buy property in Malaga and the Costa del Sol requires time, research and expert guidance. In a previous article, To Rent or Buy in Malaga, published five years ago, I wrote: Statement 1: The decision whether it is better...
Buying a holiday home in a foreign country is as daunting as it is exciting. On one hand you’re getting your very own bolt-hole in the sun. A place to enjoy with your family and friends, and might even make you some money if you invest in a buy-to-let home. On the...
If you are living in the Alicante province and need to apply for your NIE number as an EU citizen, you will need to apply at your nearest Foreigners’ Officer (oficina de extranjeros). In most cases, you can apply in person but it is much easier to...
If you are thinking about buying real estate in Spain and are looking to make money from your investment, have you thought about buy to let? Owning a buy to let in Spain means that not only have you invested your money in solid bricks and mortar, you also have...
Investing in the economy of a country to gain permanent residency has become a route for many savvy entrepreneurs who wish to gain access to markets that were often closed to them, based on nationality. Non-EU citizens were unable to settle in countries such as...
Are you an EU citizen considering a move to Spain? Here are the first three steps you need to follow when moving to Spain as an EU citizen in order to become a permanent resident… Step One: Finding a place to live When you move to Spain and plan to live...
Living an ideal lifestyle in Spain is many people’s dream. Is it yours? In reality, if you have to work in Spain, this may not always allow you to have all the time to do everything you love to do. Having a job that allows you to enjoy what this wonderful country...
Making an offer on property in Spain can be an exciting yet daunting experience. There is a fine line between securing your ideal property at the best price and losing it forever. The decision to invest a large amount of money is no easy task. And when you make that...
Our Spain Survival Pack is your ultimate access to help in Spain once you have arrived in your new home. Whether you have recently relocated or purchased a property in Spain, there are numerous administrative tasks to organise and keep on top of. The first three...
