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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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Andalusia imposes mandatory mask, even at the beach and at the pool

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Andalusia imposes mandatory mask, even at the beach and at the pool

Andalusia joins the list of autonomous Spanish regions which have decided to make the wearing of masks compulsory, even on public roads and even if safety distances can be respected. The state of emergency being ended in Spain, each region can impose the rules it wishes. Andalusia has therefore decided to make it mandatory to wear a mask, even at the beach and at the swimming pool. This measure will be implemented from tomorrow Wednesday July 15th. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the obligation to wear a mask in Andalusia, even at the beach.

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Check out the last map before the "new normal" valid from Monday June 15th in Spain

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Check out the last map before the "new normal" valid from Monday June 15th in Spain

Spain begins the last stage of its “desescalada”, its deconfinement divided into several phases. As of Monday, June 15th, some regions are moving into phase 3, and Galicia will even go directly into the new normal. Certain regions such as Madrid or Barcelona remain in phase 2 and will go directly into the new normal on June 21st. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the phase changes in Spanish deconfinement on Monday June 15th.

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Check out the zones that go into phase 1 and 2 in Spain from this Monday, May 25th

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Check out the zones that go into phase 1 and 2 in Spain from this Monday, May 25th

Spain has embarked on the “desescalada”, the deconfinement plan which will be divided into 4 phases. As of Monday 25th May, certain regions which were still in phase 0 will go into phase 1 of the deconfinement plan, authorizing certain activities and businesses to resume. The others will go into phase 2 and will have even more freedom. As of Monday there will be no more Spanish territory in phase 0 of the “desescalada”. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you everything that is changing this Monday, May 25th in Spain.