Thu 9 Jan 2014
Golden Visa
How do non EU members obtain Spanish residency with the new “Golden Visa” The Golden Visa scenario sounded like a great idea but in practice it does not seem to be as good as reported and open to much interpretation, especially between ...
Sat 4 Jan 2014
Spain’s export success in 2013
As we revealed in our last article, most economic pundits reckon that Spain’s gradual move into financial wellness, relates to a change of strategy of its businesses. The more inspired and aware CEO’s realized that their home market had shrunk ...
Sat 28 Dec 2013
Spain to Exit from bank bailout
No one really knows what’s in store for us in 2014, but in Spain there’s one thing that’s certain. In January, Spain will exit the EU’s bank bailout programme, as Ireland has just done. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President of the EU’s Eurogroup, speaking a...
Thu 12 Dec 2013
EHIC UK European Health Insurance Card
The people entitled to use this card are those who are in Spain temporarily (on holiday or staying at a second home for some months of the year). This assumes you consider that you still live mainly in the UK. Then, if you are a UK student, in Spain,...
Sat 7 Dec 2013
Emergency Numbers for the Moraira Area
When you own a property in Spain, whether it’s your permanent residence or your holiday home – it makes sense to be prepared for any emergencies that may arise. Keep a list of phone numbers in a safe place ready for use if ever they ar...
Wed 4 Dec 2013
Creating a garden in Spain
Gardening in Moraira Life in Spain
When you buy a property in Spain, once the interior is developed to your satisfaction, you’ll want a garden that looks as good and is appropriate for an outside lifestyle. There are many ways to approach this and I’d just like to pass on some i...
Sun 24 Nov 2013
Spanish Driving Laws
This is not "hot off the press” news – in fact it concerns law that came into effect some time ago.. However, since it relates to your driving license (licencia de conduccion), a reminder was thought to be a worthwhile topic. The rules for drivi...
Fri 15 Nov 2013
Rental Income targeted by UK Taxman
Property Focus Life in Spain Buying Property
Worldwide tax authorities are trying to increase tax revenue and income from renting is coming under close scrutiny. If you are the owner of a property that is rented out, whether the property is in Spain, the UK or somewhere else, you need to ensure...
Mon 11 Nov 2013
buying insurance online if so take care
Property Focus Life in Spain Buying Property
Undoubtedly, people are increasingly opting to shop on-line for insurance on-line, to cover our cars, holidays, homes and phones. Indeed in the past year some 75% of new car insurance policies were bought over the internet. Certainly, comparing price...
Thu 31 Oct 2013
Is Spain out of the crisis?
As for most of Europe the answer is undoubtedly – No. According to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, in a Wall Street Journal interview recently. Spain is officially out of recession but like the rest of Europe, not out of crisis. The facts seem to...