Living in Spain

Renting a property in Spain – the essentials

Not everyone relocating to Spain owns property from the get-go. Buying and selling property in Spain is a very different…

3 years ago

Spain’s National holiday – 12th October – La Fiesta Nacional de España

Traditionally referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad, Spain's National Day is the most important date for most Spanish…

3 years ago

Being a good neighbour in Spain – the Gecor app

With the best will in the world, your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) and the teams responsible for keeping things ship…

3 years ago

Registering your NIE number with the Spanish Tax Agency – Modelo 030

When moving lock, stock and barrel to another country, a huge part of the process is packing up your worldly…

3 years ago

Document quality is the key to success with Spanish public administration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=41mO9MNXBng “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” With the demise of the face-to-face appointment, where…

3 years ago

Got your visa? What you need to do first when you arrive in Spain

Getting a non-lucrative visa in your passport is no mean feat, and it’s the start of your new journey in…

3 years ago

Upsticks Spain – What is IBI?

Those of you who already own a home in Spain will know the answer - IBI is the Spanish equivalent…

3 years ago

Registering your vehicle with DGT Tráfico – proof of address

If you’re buying a Spanish car or registering a foreign vehicle with the traffic authorities (DGT - Dirección General de…

3 years ago

Padron – Las Chapas – Marbella – How and where to make an online appointment

https://youtu.be/LznJLP8UihwIn this article we explain how to make an online appointment to register on the Padron and get your Padron…

3 years ago

New V-16 emergency light replaces warning triangles for vehicle breakdowns

New V-16 emergency light replaces warning triangles for vehicle breakdowns If you’re unlucky enough to break down on Spanish roads,…

3 years ago