Life in Spain: Your Easy Relocation
Everything about moving and adapting to Spain: real estate, residence permits, tips.
Bizum and Taxes in 2026: Who’s Really Monitored and Who Doesn’t Need to Worry
Starting from February 1, 2026, updated rules for monitoring transactions via Bizum will come into force in Spain. The news quickly gave rise to rumors: some started talking about a “new tax,” others about total surveillance of every transfer of 5 or 20 euros. In reality, things are much calmer and, most importantly, more logical.
Spanish Banks: How to Avoid Account Freezes and Tax Troubles
The core principle of the Spanish banking system is that money must be not only legal, but also clearly explainable. For your account to operate smoothly, the bank needs to have a clear understanding of your profile: who you are, why you need the account, what the source of your funds is, and how they are received.
Most Expensive, Prestigious and Safest Areas of Costa Blanca: Where Status Lives
The Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante is a coastline with character. Here you can easily find an affordable apartment by the sea, yet just a 30-minute drive away there are areas where property prices are measured not in hundreds of thousands, but in millions of euros. And it’s not only about square meters or sea views. The price is shaped by limited land supply, privacy, surroundings and — yes — status.
Spain Property 2026: Prices, Trends and Buyer Tips
In 2026, real estate in Spain remains in high demand among buyers from Europe and the CIS countries. Interest is sustained by the appeal of coastal living, well-developed infrastructure, tourism, and a limited supply of quality properties. At the same time, buyers should take into account rising prices in popular regions and changes to rental regulations in certain cities.
Reverse Mortgage in Spain: When Your Property Starts Working for You
A reverse mortgage (hipoteca inversa) is not the most obvious tool, but it is well established in Spanish practice. It allows property owners to receive money secured by their home without selling it or losing the right to live in it.
Spanish Bureaucracy: How to Survive the Endless Queues Without Losing Your Mind
Spanish bureaucracy is a legendary “monster” that everyone moving to the kingdom has to face. There are countless stories about it — endless queues, “mañana” instead of clear deadlines, and certificates that suddenly turn out to be invalid. And there is some truth to that. But it’s important to understand: the system isn’t chaotic, it simply operates by its own rules. Once you accept them, you save not only time, but also your nerves.
Spain Unfiltered: Realities You Should Be Ready For in Advance
Spain knows how to make you fall in love at first sight: the sun, palm trees, coffee on a terrace, and the feeling that life has finally slowed down. But between the holiday postcard and actually moving here lies a distance — usually a year or two of adaptation. And it’s better to walk this path consciously.
New Build or Resale on Costa Blanca: A Rational Choice Without Illusions
Buying property on the Costa Blanca almost always starts with the same question. A brand-new, sparkling residential complex with a pool and aerothermal system — or a “home with history” just steps from the sea, but with its own quirks? This choice isn’t about “what’s better,” but about what’s right for you: your lifestyle, budget, future plans, and tolerance for details.
Car Towing in Spain: How It Works in Practice and What It Really Costs
Towing a Car in Spain is a fast, well-organised and, frankly, unpleasant process. But if you know how it works, you can save time, money and nerves. Here this procedure is called retirada de vehículos, and the municipal tow truck is the familiar grúa.
Usufruct in Spain: How It Works and Why Property Owners Use It
The term usufructo regularly comes up in Spanish real estate transactions, inheritance matters, and family asset planning. For foreigners, it often sounds unfamiliar and, admittedly, a bit unsettling. Yet it is one of the fundamental instruments of Spanish civil law, and understanding how it works is essential for anyone buying a home, transferring it to their children, or planning their estate.