10 top tips for buying a house in Spain

Check out our latest YouTube Video! As with most of our videos, the content comes from questions we are asked by clients. This one is no exception. Check out Chris Goodacre from Upsticks ten top tips for buying a house in Spain. In this video, we cover: Numero uno – Know the area – make…

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 experience than the UK for example, and buying in the wrong place can be an expensive mistake. Rent before you buy is good advice we’d give to anyone planning on moving to Spain for the…

Upsticks Spain – What is IBI?

Those of you who already own a home in Spain will know the answer – IBI is the Spanish equivalent of Council Tax in the UK. IBI stands for Impuesto Sobre Bienes Inmuebles (literally “tax on immovable goods” or real estate tax, also known as SUMA in some areas of Spain) and all property owners…