Moving to Spain

Life Insurance in Spain: What British Buyers Need to Know (Especially If You’re Getting a Mortgage)

No one tells you this until you’re halfway through the mortgage paperwork, but a lot of Spanish banks will make life insurance part of ...
Sarah Collins

Spanish Mortgages for British Buyers: Current Rates and Rules

Let’s start with the obvious — yes, you can get a mortgage in Spain as a British citizen. No, it’s not exactly easy. And ...
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Common Pitfalls When Buying Property in Spain (and How to Avoid Them)

If I had a euro for every Brit who said “It’s probably fine” two weeks before calling a lawyer in a panic, I’d have ...
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Spanish Property Taxes: What Brits Need to Know

Buying your dream place in Spain? Good. Now let’s talk about the bit that no one dreams about: the taxes. Spain has a very… ...
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The Role of Spanish Notaries and Lawyers in Property Transactions

If you’re buying property in Spain as a British buyer, sooner or later, two figures will enter your world: the notario and the abogado. ...
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Renting in Spain as a British Expat: What You Really Need to Know Before You Sign

If you’re a British expat renting in Spain for the first time, pause before you grab that pen. From slippery contract terms to missing ...
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Buying vs. Renting Property in Spain: What Expats Should Know (Before Losing Their Minds or Their Deposits)

The moment it hits you isn’t when you book the flight. It’s when you stare at some crumbly old villa on Idealista and think, ...
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Healthcare in Spain: How to Register and What’s Covered

Whether you’ve just landed in Spain or you’ve been bouncing between empadronamiento appointments and NIE renewals, one thing’s for certain — you’ll need healthcare. ...
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Understanding NIE Numbers: What, Why, and How (Without Losing Your Mind in a Fluorescent Office Somewhere in Spain)

They say the first step to becoming an expat in Spain is falling in love with a plate of jamón. The second? Getting your ...
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Buying Property in Spain: A Comprehensive Guide for British Expats (2025) 🇬🇧 

So, can Brits still buy in Spain? Yeah. Brexit didn’t change that. But stuff around it? That’s different.  So if you’re looking to buy, ...
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