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…
Chris Goodacre and Skatz on the YouToo Spain channel. Great to be back on our regular spot on YouToo Spain, chatting about how to make a success of both the visa appointment at the Spanish Consulate and the residency appointment in Spain with Skatz. Amongst other things, we discuss what’s happening at the moment at…
The Upsticks guide to all things photos “A picture is worth a thousand words”, especially when applying for visa and identification documents. The photograph on any ID document is critically important, that’s why it’s essential that you make the effort to get the correct specification and format. Whether it’s for a new passport, visa, driving…
New V-16 emergency light replaces warning triangles for vehicle breakdowns If you’re unlucky enough to break down on Spanish roads, it’s long been a legal requirement to use warning triangles to make other drivers aware that there’s a hazard. However, getting out of a stranded vehicle on a busy highway to place these triangles wasn’t…
Spanish number plates – what do the letters and numbers actually mean? Plus other trivia … If you have just registered your vehicle onto Spanish plates, you may be interested to know what the numbers and letters mean (yes, they do mean something!). A bit of history The first system for registering vehicles in Spain…
