The 1973 Norton Commando Tale – Peter Baldasera

Peter and Ruth Baldasera were two of Upsticks first NLV clients back in 2021 and it’s safe to say they have embraced their new life in the sun with gusto. Both big motoring fans, they didn’t wait for the UK driving licence agreement and (in another first for Upsticks clients) took their Spanish driving tests…

How to get a Padron certificate in ROJALES (Alicante)

The nearest UK equivalent to the Padron is the Electoral Register, a list of residents in a town or area. The complete name in Spanish is Certificado de Empadronamiento, but most people just call it the Padron. Registering on the Padron means you’re officially living in that town and are therefore  “Empadronado.” As well as…

How to get a Padron certificate in Guardamar del Segura – Alicante

In simple terms, the nearest equivalent to a Padron is the Electoral Register in the UK – a list of residents in a town or area. The complete name in Spanish is Certificado de Empadronamiento, but most people just call it a Padron certificate. Registering on the Padron means you’re officially living in that town,…

Can you get an Non Lucrative Visa using a state pension?

It’s often been said that Brexit has ruined pensioners’ chances of moving to Spain, but how bad is it? In this article we will try to demonstrate how much more money a state pensioner in the UK would need to add to a non lucrative visa application to be successful. (This article is based on…