NIE Number Spain - When you start looking or even start enquiring about buying a property in Spain, one of the first things you will start hearing about is the need for an NIE number, but what exactly is it, and why do you need one? An NIE, or "Número de Identidad de Extranjero," is a Foreigner Identification Number issued by Spain. It is a unique and personal sequence of numbers and letters given to...
Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa is a residence visa specifically designed for individuals who wish to reside in Spain without engaging in any professional or commercial activities. It's ideal therefore for retirees, or those with sufficient financial means to support themselves without working locally. The main appeal of the Non-Lucrative Visa lies in its ability to provide a legal pathway to live in Spain,...
The Digital Nomad Visa Spain is now fully expected to be launched in January 2023, and it could be an absolute ‘game changer’ for remote workers who want to enjoy living and working in Spain, via an easier Visa Application process. Part of the new Startups Act which was pass the Spanish Government earlier this month, it’s designing to help grow the region’s entrepreneurial and tech atmosphere....
‘I’m base in the UK, Can I still Buy in Spain After Brexit’ – Six years ago and this is still probably one of the most commonly aske questions we get when clients are just starting out on their Spanish Real Estate Journey. The answer is of course a resounding YES, and although a few things have changed in terms of residency, you still have the right to Buy in Spain after Brexit, it won’t cost...
Living and Working in Spain - A Guide! Spain is consistently voting as one of the top European countries to live and work based on the lifestyle. The health services, the climate and the infrastructure so it’s no wonder that Spain’s government want to capitalise on this. Firstly with the introduction of the new Entrepreneurship Law which came into force last December. And secondly with the planned...
A question we frequently get asking is if you can buy and sell property in Spain in a currency other than euros. The short answer is yes, and in fact it is doing fairly frequently. Here’s a daft little example which in truth happens all the time. Imagine the case of a British seller who wants to sell up and return to the United Kingdom. He finds a fellow Brit interested in buying his Spanish...