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.
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.
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.
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.
It's official: Spain will open its borders with Portugal and France on June 22nd. The announcement was made this morning by the Spanish Minister of Tourism. The Spanish authorities had closed the borders in mid-March, except for Spanish citizens, border workers and the transport of goods when the country isolated itself to limit the contagion of the coronavirus. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the reopening of the Spanish borders.
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.
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.
Spain is one of the most affected countries in the world by the coronavirus epidemic and is still in a state of emergency. Tourists and expatriates are affected by the measures implemented in Spain, but this could change quickly. Pedro Sanchez announced this Saturday that tourists will be able to come to Spain again in July, and also that the Spanish football championship (La Liga) will resume the week of June 8th, obviously with strict security and safety measures. 'hygiene. Professionals in the Spanish tourism sector (12% of GDP) will have to wait before hoping to raise the bar for a year which already looks bleak. Expatriate assistant Lisbob tells you all about Pedro Sanchez’s announcements.
With 27,650 deaths linked to the coronavirus, Spain is one of the most affected countries in the world and it is gradually implementing deconfinement measures. Tourism is one of the most impacted sectors, and travel restrictions are very strict in Spain. The borders being closed, neither tourists nor expatriates can move, except for valid reason. Spain announced on Monday its plan for the reopening of its borders and aims for free movement at the end of June, possibly at the same time as the end of the state of emergency scheduled for June 27th, if Pedro Sanchez obtains his extension. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the reopening of the Spanish borders.
