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Tips, Real Estate
Marc Martin - Spain
Accommodation in Spain: search, rental ...

The Spanish real estate market has recovered since the crisis of 2008 and there are still many opportunities. Nevertheless, when you don’t know the language and even less the rules, it is important to prepare yourself for this important step that is the purchase of a property. Spain is not so different from other European countries, but it has specific rules that must be taken into account before starting. What are the steps to buy a Spanish property? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I will explain everything you need to know about buying a property in Spain.

Accommodation in Spain: search, rental contract, deposit
Tips, Work, Finance, Freelancer
Marc Martin - Spain
Income tax in Spain : brackets, return, ...

As an employee or self-employed person living in Spain, you will have to pay income tax. The Spanish tax is progressive and is directly deducted at source by the employer who pays it to the State. There are 7 tax brackets ranging from 19% to 49% and they start from the first euro of salary received, with some possible deductions. I’m going to tell you everything about income tax in Spain.

Income tax in Spain : brackets, return, deductions
Tips, Real Estate
Marc Martin - Spain
How to buy a property in Spain

The Spanish real estate market has recovered since the crisis of 2008 and there are still many opportunities. Nevertheless, when you don’t know the language and even less the rules, it is important to prepare yourself for this important step that is the purchase of a property. Spain is not so different from other European countries, but it has specific rules that must be taken into account before starting. What are the steps to buy a Spanish property? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I will explain everything you need to know about buying a property in Spain.

How to buy a property in Spain
Tips, Health
Marc Martin - Spain
NIE: everything you need to know about the ...

Among the administrative procedures to be carried out during an expatriation in Spain, obtaining the NIE is one of the most important. Indeed, the Foreign Identity Number (NIE) is a unique and personal identification number that is mandatory when registering as a foreign resident living in Spain. Without this NIE number it will be impossible for you to rent an apartment, open a bank account, find a job or even take out subscriptions. In short, the NIE is a mandatory step as an expat in Spain. How do I get it ? What documents are needed ? I am Lisbob, the expats assistant, and I am going to tell you all about the NIE in Spain.

NIE: everything you need to know about the foreigner's identity number in Spain

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Spain ends forced quarantine for tourists from July

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Spain ends forced quarantine for tourists from July

Spain has set up a compulsory quarantine for anyone coming from abroad, even for Spanish nationals. This measure caused reciprocity on the French side which also imposed a quarantine for people arriving from Spain. This quarantine raises questions about the tourist season because few tourists will agree to stay locked up 14 days before being able to enjoy their vacation. The Spanish government has just clarified things through the Minister of Industry: there will be no quarantine for tourists arriving in Spain from July. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, tells you all about the announcements about the end of the forced quarantine.

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Pedro Sanchez steps back and announces the end of the state of emergency in the coming days and a faster "desescalada"

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Pedro Sanchez steps back and announces the end of the state of emergency in the coming days and a faster "desescalada"

The head of the Spanish government Pedro Sanchez is strongly criticized for his management of the coronavirus crisis and for the application of the state of emergency for more than 2 months. A “desescalada” has been set up but it is too slow for certain regions which see it only as a means for the government to control them and the demonstrations which started in Madrid have spread to several large cities of the country. This Sunday, Pedro Sanchez announced the end of the state of emergency in the coming days in certain autonomous regions, and the government meanwhile said that the "desescalada" could accelerate. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the retreat of Pedro Sanchez and his government.

Demonstrations in Madrid to protest against lockdown and demand the resignation of Pedro Sanchez

Demonstrations in Madrid to protest against lockdown and demand the resignation of Pedro Sanchez

Spain has embarked on the "desescalada" for the past few days, but some have criticized the government of Pedro Sanchez and have made it known. After the United States and Germany, Spain is among the group of countries which has known protesters for containment measures and the management of the coronavirus crisis. Madrid residents began to demonstrate spontaneously 3 days ago, and have been demonstrating every night since. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about these protests against the government of Pedro Sanchez in Spain.

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Half of Spanish people think that the coronavirus has an "intentional" origin

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Half of Spanish people think that the coronavirus has an "intentional" origin

The coronavirus epidemic has hit Spain hard, both from a health and economic point of view. The virus, whose first outbreak appeared in China, has shattered the Spanish health care system and risks leaving traces in its economy, and the Spanish (like other countries) are looking for explanations and culprits. According to the latest ABC / GAD3 survey, one in two Spaniards thinks that the coronavirus has an “intentional” origin, and one in five does not pronounce it. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, tells you all about this new investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.

70% of Spanish people consider government management of coronavirus a disaster and wish to see it “pay criminally”

70% of Spanish people consider government management of coronavirus a disaster and wish to see it “pay criminally”

67.9% of Spaniards consider that the management of the coronavirus crisis by the government of Pedro Sánchez has been a "disaster", according to a survey by the National Institute for Analytical Studies (INEA). The citizens questioned give a score of 3 out of 10 to Pedro Sanchez and 2.3 to Pablo Iglesias. A large majority, 64%, believe that the health authorities have not told the truth, and 69% want the current government to pay criminally for their mistakes and lies. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, tells you all about this new investigation which worries the Spanish government.