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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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Valencia will open its beaches this Friday, only for swimming and individual sport

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Valencia will open its beaches this Friday, only for swimming and individual sport

It’s a moment many people have been waiting for a long time in Valencia: the reopening of the beaches and the opportunity to go swimming. This will be possible from this Friday, May 8: this is what the mayor of Valencia announces, while specifying that it will still not be possible to swim in a “recreational” way and that the beaches will not reopen for everyone once the Region of Valencia has passed phase 3. Also, it will be necessary to respect the morning time slot between 6h and 10h as well as other rules mentioned below. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, tells you all about the reopening of the beaches in Valencia.

Deconfinement: what changes from this Monday in Spain

Deconfinement: what changes from this Monday in Spain

Spain has been engaged for a few days in the “desescalada”, the deconfinement plan which will be divided into 4 phases. Each will include specific rules and prohibitions depending on the sector and activity, and each region will be assessed individually. As of Monday, May 4th, Spain is entering phase 1 of the deconfinement plan, authorizing certain businesses and services to open again. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about what changed this Monday, May 4th in Spain during this phase 1 of the deconfinement plan.

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Spain will allow meetings of up to 10 people and terraces at 50% of their capacity in phase 1

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Spain will allow meetings of up to 10 people and terraces at 50% of their capacity in phase 1

It has already been several days since Pedro Sanchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, announced the deconfinement plan. Divided into several phases, it includes strict rules on what can and cannot be done. However, some questions remained unanswered, and the announcement of a limitation of terraces to 30% of their capacity required clarification from the Spanish government. In the end, the bars will be able to see their terraces at 50% of their capacity. Regarding meetings between people, they will be possible up to 10 people, while respecting social distancing. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about these rules of deconfinement in Spain.

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Spain will allow walks and sport for adults between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., then between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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Spain will allow walks and sport for adults between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., then between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Pedro Sanchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, announced this week the deconfinement plan. He said adults will also be able to start going out for sports and going for a walk from this Saturday, May 2th. However, certain rules and restrictions are imposed in order to avoid crowds and it will not be possible to go out anytime and anyhow. Also, age will be a criteria to be authorized to go out. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the rules for going out in Spain.

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Dates and official calendar of the deconfinement plan in Spain

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Dates and official calendar of the deconfinement plan in Spain

Spain has one of the strictest confinements in the world, aimed at fighting the coronavirus epidemic. This Tuesday, Pedro Sanchez has just announced the much-awaited deconfinement plan. Unlike other countries, Spain has chosen to carry out asymmetric deconfinement, that is to say different depending on the region. This “desescalada” will be divided into 4 phases, and each will include rules and prohibitions depending on the sectors and activities. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the dates and the official calendar for the deconfinement plan 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.

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Spain to allow sports and walks from May 2, deconfinement plan will be presented on Tuesday

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Spain to allow sports and walks from May 2, deconfinement plan will be presented on Tuesday

Spain has one of the strictest lockdown in the world, aimed at fighting the coronavirus epidemic. The second most affected country on the planet, Spain has launched a state of emergency since March 15. Children, victims of this very strict confinement, will be able to start going out on the street from this Sunday, April 26, following precise rules. Tonight, Pedro Sanchez has announced that adults will also be able to start going out and play sports from May 2, if the rate of new contagions continues to drop. Expatriate assistant Lisbob tells you all about this latest announcement from Pedro Sanchez on the coronavirus epidemic in Spain.

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.

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Spain extends lockdown until May 9, children allowed to go out on the street from April 27

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Spain extends lockdown until May 9, children allowed to go out on the street from April 27

Spain has one of the strictest containments in the world, aimed at fighting the coronavirus epidemic. The second most affected country on the planet, Spain has launched a state of emergency since March 15. The current decree would run until April 25, but Pedro Sanchez, Spanish Prime Minister, has just announced his extension of 15 additional days, that is until May 9, inclusive. Children, victims of this very strict confinement, will be able to start going out on the street from April 27. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the encouraging numbers of the coronavirus epidemic in Spain.

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The number of daily deaths in Spain due to coronavirus rises to 567, but the downward trend continues

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The number of daily deaths in Spain due to coronavirus rises to 567, but the downward trend continues

Spain shows encouraging figures. The second country in the world with the highest number of coronavirus infections, the numbers appear to be positive. The number of deaths in the last 24 hours in Spain related to the coronavirus amounts to 567 victims on Tuesday, a slight increase compared to 517 deaths on Monday, although the growth rate is similar to that of the previous day (about 3%). If the daily maximum was reached 12 days ago with 950 deaths, since last Friday, the daily number of deaths is around 600 - with small variations - confirming a decreasing trend, although the barrier of 18,000 deaths has already been exceeded (18,056 in total). As for new infections, the figures are also positive with an increase of only 2%. The state of emergency is currently maintained until at least April 25. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the encouraging numbers of the coronavirus epidemic in Spain.

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Coronavirus: First confirmed case in Barcelona

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Coronavirus: First confirmed case in Barcelona

Spain has the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the Iberian Peninsula. The Ministry of Health of the Generalitat has made a statement on the first case of coronavirus in Catalonia after those previously recorded in the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this new confirmed case of coronavirus in Spain.

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Coronavirus : second confirmed case in Spain

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Coronavirus : second confirmed case in Spain

The Spanish National Center for Microbiology has confirmed this Sunday the second case of new coronavirus in the country. He is one of four British patients who were under observation for suspected infection in Palma de Mallorca. United Kingdom confirmed another positive case on the same day. It is the second case confirmed in Spain after that discovered in the Canary Islands at the end of January. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Spain, tells you all about this new case of coronavirus in Spain.