We can’t stop thinking about everything we will do once we can enjoy life outdoors again. Going to the seaside to feel the sea breeze, swimming in the sea for the first time this year, sunbathing in the hammocks and toasting from the terrace of our homes with...
Taxes. There’s no escaping them. And when it comes to property, whether residential or in any other form that’s subject to taxation, the Spanish tax system is no more or less complicated than anywhere else, so please be advised that the following should only serve as...
After buying a house, the next biggest investment that most people make is in buying a car. For many expats living in Spain this comes with the extra added procedure and cost of transporting a car to Spain from their country of origin. The following is Sonneil’s guide...
There is a reason that some 70,000 British pensioners have chosen to retire in Spain. There are the amazing golf courses, complemented by its food and climate, which have been recognised by the World Health Organisation as the best in the world in terms of offering a...
If you just moved in your apartment and you find the electricity shut down, you should know that you will have to contact an electricity provider and sign a new contract. It is important that you do it as soon as possible, since subscribing to an electricity...
Buying a property is the biggest investment most people will make in their lives. Buying one abroad is an even bigger undertaking as it involves navigating a foreign legal and financial terrain. It is normal to feel daunted by the task, but like anything in life, the...
Buying a home in Spain is more than just a financial investment. This is especially true if it’s your intention to move to Spain full-time, in which case it’s a complete change of lifestyle, and one that will only be enhanced, and made a lot easier, by the being able...
Making the move to Spain is a dream come true for many people. However, it comes with its logistical challenges. This is especially true for families, for whom the extra consideration of schooling and activities for their children must be taken into account. This...
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How to buy real estate in Spain: requirements
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Top five locations on the Costa Blanca for British expats
The adoption process in Spain
The most beautiful beach towns in Alicante
Bicycle trails in Spain: our favourite ones!
Fishing on the Costa Blanca