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Expert guides to help you navigate buying, selling, and living in Spain — written in plain English.

Relocation

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Relocation8 min read

Moving to Spain from the UK

Everything you need to know about buying or renting in Spain as a UK citizen after Brexit — visas, NIE, bank accounts, healthcare, and more.

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Legal & Tax

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Legal & Tax10 min read

Spanish Property Taxes Explained

Buying or selling in Spain? Understand every tax you'll face — transfer tax, VAT on new builds, annual council tax, capital gains, and how to minimise your liability.

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Legal & Tax5 min read

NIE Number Guide

The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is required for almost everything in Spain. Here's exactly how to get one — from the UK or Spain.

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Visas & Residency

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Visas & Residency7 min read

Golden Visa Alternatives

Spain cancelled its Golden Visa in 2024. Discover the best residency pathways still available: Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, and more.

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Area Guides

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Area Guides9 min read

Best Areas in Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca is one of Spain's most popular expat destinations. This guide breaks down every major area — prices, lifestyle, amenities, and who each place suits.

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Area Guides8 min read

Living in Torrevieja

Torrevieja is one of Spain's most popular expat towns. This guide covers what daily life is really like — healthcare, schools, cost of living, weather, and honest pros and cons.

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Area Guides9 min read

Best Areas in Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca is one of Spain's most popular expat destinations. This guide breaks down every major area — prices, lifestyle, amenities, and who each place suits.

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Area Guides7 min read

Is Villamartin a Good Place to Buy?

Villamartin is consistently popular with British buyers — but is it right for you? We cover prices, lifestyle, resale value, rental potential, and what residents love (and don't).

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Area Guides10 min read

Best Places to Retire in Spain

Spain is Europe's top retirement destination. We rank the best towns for British and Irish retirees based on healthcare access, cost of living, climate, flight connections, and expat community size.

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Area Guides8 min read

Cheapest Coastal Towns in Spain

You don't need a huge budget to own a home near the sea in Spain. We reveal the cheapest coastal towns where you can still buy a quality apartment or townhouse — and why prices have stayed low.

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Buying Guide

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Buying Guide12 min read

The Spanish Property Buying Process

A complete walkthrough of the Spanish property purchase process — reservation contracts, due diligence, notary, mortgage, and final completion.

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Finance

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Finance8 min read

Getting a Mortgage in Spain as an Expat

Non-residents can borrow up to 70% LTV in Spain. This guide covers which banks offer expat mortgages, how to compare rates, and what paperwork you'll need.

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Renting

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Renting6 min read

Renting in Spain — What You Need to Know

Thinking of renting before you buy? This guide covers Spain's rental laws, what a fair contract looks like, how deposits work, and how to avoid common scams.

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