Please note that the Andalusia regional government has just introduced an increase on the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) and Stamp Duty (AJD), which is in force since 1st January 2012. From now on, Transfer Tax for resale property purchases will be calculated according to the following rate: Continue reading..
Packing up your life – lock, stock and barrel – and relocating to a new country can be very exciting. I know. I’ve done it three times now. But, the road can also be filled with potholes if you don’t put a solid plan in place beforehand. Continue reading..
Banking in Spain is more or less the same as banking all over the EU, with most banks having the facility to offer mortgages and loans along with cheque accounts, credit cards, direct/standing order services and cash. Spanish banks Continue reading..
Spanish Inheritance Tax/Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones (ISD)
This complex issue is often ‘swept under the carpet’ but eventually everyone is affected. Continue reading..
We hope you never need this advice. If you are unlucky to be involved in a car accident in Spain, you should be aware of the process involved, even if the accident is small. Continue reading..
Pregnancy and birth in Spain can seem a daunting prospect for expecting expat mothers if Continue reading..
Many expats in Spain fear taking the Spanish driving test. The test is divided into 3 parts: Theory, practical and medical. Although the Spanish theory exam can be taken in several languages (Spanish, English, French, Arabic), the practical driving test is only available in Spanish. Continue reading..
None of us like to think of death or of making a will, however, if you own a property or any assets in Spain, then making a Spanish will is very important Continue reading..
Traffic fines in Spain are increasing, perhaps due to Spain currently having the lowest speed limits in Europe and many local town halls in desperate need to recoup money. Living in Spain or just visiting Continue reading..
Spain is not known as a country with high crime rates in Europe, however it is vital that residents and visitors are aware of the process of reporting a crime in Spain to the police. Continue reading..
