YouToo Spain – What is the NIE number?

Chris Goodacre and Skatz on the YouToo Spain channel. Great to be back on our regular spot on YouToo Spain, chatting with Skatz about the NIE number and giving a full report about our 2022 Upsticks UK tour After a year of entertaining and informative videos, it’s time to get back to basics for people…

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…

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 Tráfico) in Spain you’ll need to provide proof of address. Depending on your circumstances, there are three ways to meet this requirement: Padrón Certificate – Certificado de empadronamiento By far the best way to prove…

Residency in Spain for Irish passport holders – all you need to know

Ireland is still in the European Union (EU), which means Freedom of Movement applies and the criteria for gaining Spanish residency are the same as they have always been – pretty straightforward. If your parents or grandparents were born in Ireland, you could be eligible for Irish citizenship – meaning you can get an Irish…