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Latest Brexit news October 2019| How a Brexit deal could affect Brits in Spain
With the news that a new Brexit deal has been agreed between London and Brussels, there is increasing confidence that the UK and the EU can reach an accord. For those who are considering moving to Spain, or those of you who are already living here, Raquel Perez,...
How to Register on the Padrón and why
Registering on the padrón is a simple and straightforward process which comes with lots of benefits for not only you but also your community. By Spanish law, it is obligatory to register on the padrón at the town hall where you habitually reside. The process which...
Madrid Proposes Crackdown on Private Holiday Home Rentals
Officials in Madrid are following Valencia and Mallorca’s lead by introducing new regulations on private holiday lets, in a bid to curb over-tourism in the city. Spain’s tourism sector has a hugely positive impact on the country’s economy, accounting for 11% of total...
Spain is the Top Destination for British Expats
With a total of 293,500 British expats making Spain their home, it comes as no surprise that the country is still the top destination for Britons living abroad, new figures show. Around 750,000 Brits have now left their home country and taken up residence in EU...
Only 23% of self-catering holiday rentals are properly registered
Only one in four people who have self-catering properties listed on the Costa del Sol tourist accommodation register are actually meeting the legal obligations set out by the government, figures from the National Police show. The Holiday Rental Licence requires owners...
Hacienda Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Tax Fraud
The Spanish tax authorities at the hacienda have requested trading information from 60 organisations which accept or trade cryptocurrency, in a bid to crack down on digital coin tax evasion. The organizations, which include sixteen banks, security firms and currency...
British Buyers Remain Upbeat About Spanish Real Estate Despite Brexit
Foreign demand for Spanish real estate remains strong, especially from the Brits who are continuing to buy Spanish property despite Brexit uncertainties. A total of 15,266 property sales made to non-Spaniards were registered in the last quarter (Q4) of 2017, according...
Spain demands three years for the 500,000 people affected by Brexit
Report from all Ministries on the bilateral repercussions of the UK’s exit from the EU Brexit is a common, unprecedented challenge for Europe and for the United Kingdom, which will have countless bilateral repercussions which will need to be negotiated with the 27...
Renting out your Spanish property
Renting a Spanish property to holiday makers can be a lucrative investment option, especially now whilst property prices are yet to reach their peak. In 2006 8.97% of property sales in Spain were to foreign buyers, this figure now stands at 13.25%, according to the...