OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain
Decided to send an email to the Olive Press owner, Jon Clarke, and thank him for allowing this ‘Old Hack’ to take up valuable space
Watch your back: Crime affects friendly Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol
I RECENTLY moved to the centre of Fuengirola. I have really enjoyed the long walks along the paseo, visiting the castle, discovering new little streets,
‘It’s better than Brixton’: Marbella made the front pages again!
MARBELLA made the front pages in the UK once again last month when The Guardian, not known for salacious reporting, ran a 10,000-word feature entitled
ASTROLOGY: What do the stars have in store for you in June?
Astrologer Leticia Parmer shares her predictions for June.
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of a British expat in Spain
VISITORS from the UK will have to quarantine for ten days when returning from their Spanish holidays. So, what’s the problem? It used to take
DEAR JENNIFER: Can I gamble on cutting corners with my paperwork for driving a car in Spain?
I had my second vaccine two weeks ago and sadly, once again I had a severe reaction, actually worse than the first time, and I
INVESTING IN THE SPANISH REAL-ESTATE MARKET AS A PROPERTY DEVELOPER
In this article, we’ll look at real-estate development to sell or rent properties to third parties from a business point of view, rather than what
Barrios of Estepona: Where to live in the Costa del Sol’s ‘Garden City’
Estepona has something for everyone: a historic centre, miles of golden-sand beaches, the mountains of Sierra Bermeja and some of the best-value areas to own
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain
YOU know you’re old when watching TV programmes involving, ‘well-known’ personalities, and you don’t recognise any of them. And to ensure you have no bolt-hole
BE AWARE: The issues facing SL limited company directors in Spain
Lawyer Antonio Flores of Lawbird in Marbella on the SL limited company debts - and directors’ personal responsibility
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: The ramblings of an 80-something expat
IT seems that exercising at home has become an essential part of survival during this awful pandemic. Unfortunately, all available programmes are aimed at the
How to apply for Spain’s Golden Visa for property owners and investors in real estate
IF you’re a non-European Union citizen who has bought property in Spain since September 2013 or are considering investing in real estate here, here’s a
Will The Real Men Please Step Up! Is romance dead when dating in Spain?
WITH places opening up and social restrictions being lifted slowly those people who haven’t been able to date during the pandemic will now be able
Livin’ La Vida Liga!: European Super League plan throws spotlight on Real Madrid – Barcelona rivalry in Spain
IN case you have been living under a rugby ball sized rock recently, the media has gone into meltdown over plans for a European Super
SWAN’S CORNER: ‘A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine to do well’….a catchy little phrase to let you know that it is income tax declaration time again!
Now is the time to fill out Spain’s annual Personal Income tax return (“declaración de la renta” or PIT). Here is what you need to
DEAR JENNIFER: How do I get the best protection after Brexit?
I understand that there are still different versions going around as to what is required under the Brexit terms for remaining in Spain. Please make
Think before you post: Why Iron Mike Tyson has a point when it come to social media
I DON’T advocate violence in any form but Mike Tyson has a point when he said ‘social media made you all way too comfortable with
Keeping it old school
BELIEVE it or not, I haven’t lived in Marbella all my life. Although some might say that I flopped onto a Marbella beach on some
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain
To all fellow retired ex-pats. Eat drink and be merry. Enjoy life in this beautiful country we now call home, the last leg of our
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain
When I was young, ‘online’ meant pegging your washing out to dry. Never thought that one day this innocent household word would signify the demise
A heartfelt thanks to surgeons and medical staff in Spain
By Lisa Burgess I HAVE just left Malaga’s Materno Hospital after breast reconstruction surgery. It was a unique experience. The Head of Surgery, Doctor Torres
SUN LAWYERS on why the dream of owning a Spanish property in 2021 is very much alive
BRITISH people with their hearts set on buying a Spanish home shouldn’t let coronavirus or Brexit shatter their dreams. Market conditions, technology and innovation continue
Give us back our freedom without the hefty price tag, says Terenia in Mallorca
IT’S a great feeling to be slowly coming out of lockdown and let’s hope we don’t go backwards! Finally, there seems to be a whiff
She’s Dynamite! (literally): Civil War heroine who took the fight to Spain’s men
Dynamite! It’s a form of slang that refers to the essence of something rather than the explosive device. For example, we might say: “Penelope Cruz
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: The ramblings of an 80-something expat
DO you remember the old joke about the boy who wanted to be a train driver, but couldn’t because his eyes were too close together?
TAXING TIMES: Post-Brexit taxes for British resident and non resident property owners in Andalucia
After the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, the right of free movement is not the only thing to have changed for Brits who