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5 top tips when retiring to Spain

When retiring to Spain as well as making sure your residency paperwork is all in order, there are of course many other elements you need to organise and put in place. Here are Upsticks’ five top tips of things you should keep in mind when making the move to Spain. This video about retiring in…

August 15th: National Holiday in Spain Celebrating Virgen de la Asunción

August 15th holds a special place in Spain as it marks a national holiday commemorating the Virgen de la Asunción. Not only is this a nationwide celebration, but she also is the patroness of many Spanish localities. In Malaga, she is revered as “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción” (Our Lady of the Assumption). The Virgen…

Understanding the ITV Test: Common Failures for Right-Hand Drive Vehicles in Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb0PPFSqpD8 If you’re planning to take your right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle to Spain and register it onto Spanish plates, it’s crucial to find out as much as you can about the ITV test – Spain’s equivalent of the MOT. This technical inspection ensures that vehicles meet the country’s safety and environmental standards. Unfortunately, many UK…

Switching from Private to Public Healthcare on a Non-Lucrative Visa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ1fwwkaz-8 One of the most frequent questions we receive from our clients who are early retirees is “Can I switch from private healthcare to public healthcare once I am of state pension age in the UK?”´  The answer is yes, absolutely! If you’re of state retiree age in the UK, which is when many qualify…

Registering a Car in Spain: Navigating the change to Spanish Insurance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70lfO8heZog&t=5s Moving to Spain with a UK-registered vehicle? One of the key steps in the relocation process is understanding when and how to swap from UK to Spanish car insurance. This is Upsticks guide to help you navigate this essential aspect of your Spanish adventure. Starting with UK Insurance Most UK insurers offer a coverage…