When it comes to buying a property in Spain, there are more purchase options available than doing it through a real estate agency or a private seller. Here we take look a the advantages and disadvantages of each way of buying a home in Spain, covering everything from costs to risks.
Spanish property expert Sean Woolley shares his advice with The Local Spain’s readers about what to do and what to avoid when searching for a dream property in Spain.
Spain’s inheritance tax laws are complex and differ considerably from the UK’s and other countries’ legislation. Jeremy Scudamore, who runs an Anglo-Spanish law firm in Madrid, explains what Britons in Spain should be aware of when dealing with inheritance tax.
To mark Andalusia Day on February 28th, The Local takes a look beyond the provincial capitals of Seville, Córdoba and Granada and unearths 16 unknown and underrated towns in beautiful Andalusia.
Spaniards are generally warm and friendly but there are some things that visitors do that provoke raised eyebrows, shoulder shrugging and sometimes bewilderment, if not outright offence.
A non-lucrative visa is one of the ways UK nationals wanting to move to Spain - or those hoping to spend extended periods of time in the country post-Brexit - can do so if they have enough financial means.
After reading an article in a Sunday supplement, Stephanie de Leng dreamed of upping sticks from Liverpool to a rural retreat in Valencia. But the journey wasn't straightforward. Here she shares with The Local what she's learnt along the way.
Almost any type of restoration work or home renovations requires planning permission in Spain, unlike in other countries such as the UK where you only need planning permission for major changes like extensions.
Spain is generally a safe country but there are still tens of thousands of burglaries happening every year. Here are the best ways to prevent someone from breaking into your property in Spain.
As the month of July kicks off in Spain, we take a close look at all the important changes that come with it, from vaccines to entry requirements, new VAT charges, car devices and more.
Now that the UK is no longer part of the EU, many of our British readers have been asking us about the residency and tax rules in Spain post-Brexit. We spoke to Blevins Franks's Jason Porter to offer some clarity on some common queries and worries.
As the summer season kicks off in Spain, there are plenty of changes that are expected to come into force, from Covid rules, to electricity rates and roadworthiness tests, vaccines and plenty more.
Lisa Sadlier, who moved from Britain to raise her young family in Malaga, explains the tell-tale signs that your bicultural child has embraced their new homeland.
If you're thinking of getting a car in Spain this year but you're unsure about whether the coronavirus crisis has made it a good or bad time to buy, here's what you need to know.
With the rise of Airbnb and other home sharing platforms, many people are buying apartments in popular vacation areas and renting them out to earn additional income.
If you are bringing a vehicle to Spain from overseas and are a permanent resident there are a few important bureaucratic hoops you have to jump through. And it's important not to waste any time. Here's what you you need to know.
The Spanish government is planning a fiscal reform which will increase personal income tax, wealth tax, inheritances, the price of diesel and more. Here’s the breakdown of a tax reform which affects all taxpayers in Spain to a greater or lesser extent.
Many Brits in Spain are anxious about what Brexit means for their access to public healthcare. Luckily there's a scheme which can solve this: the “convenio especial” (special agreement). Here's what you need to know about it.
Millions of people in Spain are going through difficult financial times due to the pandemic but that doesn’t mean that prices for day-to-day expenses such as groceries, internet and electricity are dropping. On the contrary, many daily costs are in fact rising.
Spain is an incredible country to live in but those thinking of becoming self-employed while enjoying their Spanish lifestyle should carefully consider the pros and (mainly) cons that come with being "autónomo" here, writes Alex Dunham.
A new month often brings with it changes to daily living in Spain, but this May will see developments that affect the life of most of the country’s 47 million inhabitants.
Opening a Spanish bank account is a must for most foreigners living in Spain, but that doesn’t making choosing one any easier. We asked you, our readers, to share your knowledge and experience of what’s on offer in Spain’s banking sector.
2021 will be a good year for those looking to rent a home in Spain for a good price, or to renegotiate what they currently pay. Here’s why and some useful tips to get the best rent.
