A Place In The Sun Exibition – NEC Birmingham 2022

Written by Chris Goodacre from Upsticks  Taking your business to a large exhibition for the first time isn’t easy, and I have to say that despite my boisterous videos on social media, truth be known I was very nervous. My stress levels weren’t helped when myself and James from LHD Car Buyer rocked up on…

10 reasons why Spain is number one for retirees

Spain has always been a popular destination for retirees but if you’re in any doubt whether Spain is for you, here are 10 reasons why people choose to retire to Spain: Reason 1 – The weather! Spain is famous for its fabulous weather with 300 days of sunshine on average a year. While this means…

Importing a non-EU vehicle into Spain – all you need to know

Importing a non-EU vehicle into Spain – all you need to know The UK is no longer a member of the European Union (EU), and is therefore a “third country” so there are a few more hoops to jump through in order to bring goods or vehicles into Spain from outside the EU. The rules…

National Police station Orihuela town – Foreigner’s office

If you live in Orihuela-Costa and surrounding areas, your NIE, EU residency application or  TIE card appointments will be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Orihuela town. The address is:Calle Sol 34, 03300 OrihuelaHere is a LINK to Google Maps.  Google Maps takes you straight to the station, and…

The Golden Visa – all you need to know

The Golden Visa (officially known as the investor visa) is the closest match to the swallow lifestyle enjoyed by UK passport holders before Brexit.  Advantages of a Golden Visa over the Non-Lucrative Visa Automatic right to live and work in Spain You don’t have to become tax resident  You can spend as much or as…