This page lists practical information about living in Spain.
From August 2025, an energy label will be mandatory to apply for a mortgage loan in Spain. Ask the seller about this beforehand!
Here you will find more information on the role of the Spanish notary when buying a property. The range of tasks is often overestimated.
Squatters in Spain taking over your holiday home: a nightmare. Here you can read more about the current legislation and what you can do yourself.
How to apply for the NIE number through the Spanish consulate in Brussels? The consulate has worked out a new procedure.
Do you wish to buy property in Spain with your partner? Good arrangements are important. More info on buying property in Spain as a couple here.
With a custom-built new build in Spain, you are usually exposed to more risks than with a standard buy-to-let plan. You can contractually limit the risks
To renovate a property in Spain, you will probably need planning permission. This article provides an overview of the types of renovations.
Modelo 210 - From 1 January 2024, a new declaration deadline will apply: from 01 - 20 January for income from the previous calendar year
Spain's Supreme Court gives co-owners' associations more clout for holiday rental restrictions in Spain.
When do you need a Spanish driving licence? This article provides more info on when to exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one.
Do you have questions about the administrative steps of an emigration procedure? Are you planning to move to Spain soon?
You need the S1 form as a pensioner to enjoy public healthcare in Spain. More info here.
