Moving to Spain in 2026: When You Need NIE, TIE or Residency Documents
SPAIN’S paperwork can be confusing for newcomers. Many foreign buyers and expats hear about the NIE, TIE, visa and residency documents before they fully understand
The Costa del Sol’s BIOPARC Fuengirola celebrates 25 years of conservation with an unforgettable moonlight jungle experience this summer
THIS coming June, BIOPARC Fuengirola will celebrate a very special milestone: 25 years of history dedicated to bringing nature, conservation, and adventure closer to thousands
Nobody warned me about this: The legal surprises that catch foreign buyers and heirs off guard in Spain
IT happens more often than people expect. You find the apartment, the villa, the little townhouse that finally feels right. The agent is friendly, the
Last call for La Cala
This stunning four bedroom townhouse is all about location, easy walking distance to beaches, shops and golf courses, in one of the Costa del Sol’s
New Marbella regenerative clinic is offering a vital alternative to patients with pain and stiffness
FOR many people living on the Costa del Sol, chronic joint pain has become an accepted part of life. A knee that makes the stairs
Why golf societies are ditching the crowded Costa del Sol for the unhurried fairways and secret beaches of Murcia
Murcia golf holidays tend to sit slightly outside the spotlight when people talk about trips to Spain – which is exactly why they are so
Why Spanish banks secretly dread American clients and how US tax law is locking expats out of local investment accounts
By Peter Dougherty WRITING financial advice for Americans who will soon be moving to Spain is a bit like a veteran sailor writing letters to
Tired all the time? It could be anaemia – an underdiagnosed conditionÂ
PATIENTS walk into doctors’ surgeries across the country reporting constant fatigue. This persistent fatigue is one of the most prevalent – and overlooked – symptoms
Foreign buyers in Spain enjoy massive 17% mortgage discount compared to the rest of the Eurozone
By Kevin Monger, Co-Founder of Mortgage Direct IN a financial landscape marked by caution and a progressive contraction of credit, the Spanish mortgage market maintains
Job opening: Part-Time Mathematics Teacher Opportunity at GGHS
GIBRALTAR Girls’ High School (GGHS) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic part-time Mathematics Teacher to join its friendly and supportive team. The school is
Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates
STARTING a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is
Meet the elite Spanish economist helping English-speaking expats in Spain navigate the global financial market
By Peter Dougherty IF you’re reading this article, it’s likely that English is your native language and that you spend time in Spain. If so,
Get stress-free mobile and fibre in Spain with the only provider designed specifically for English speakers
FOR many English-speaking expats in Spain, finding a mobile or fibre provider that’s simple, reliable, and actually speaks your language can feel impossible. That’s exactly
Find out how to protect your assets and master the Spanish tax system at a free Blevins Franks seminar in Marbella
RENOWNED financial advisors Blevins Franks are offering a free financial planning seminar in Marbella this month. Blevins Franks specialises in providing integrated, cross-border financial planning covering
Photo Prints; Why are they important in the digital age?
THE digital era has come with numerous perks and also many downsides. Nowadays, plenty of people keep their photos in computers, the cloud, and their
Elysium Bayside breaks ground on a new vision for living in Gibraltar
THURSDAY, March 26 marked a defining moment for Gibraltar’s evolving urban landscape, as Elysium Bayside officially broke ground in a ceremony that brought together senior
Do Americans know they can combine their years worked in Spain and the USA to help qualify for state benefits?
By Peter Dougherty TALES of pirates burying treasure in far-off places have captured imaginations for centuries. As Americans working in Spain, we may not be
How Spanish banks overcharged expat mortgage payers in one of the biggest scandals in Spain’s financial history
FOR years, Spanish banks quietly siphoned money from unsuspecting homeowners using a single line buried deep in their mortgage contracts. A clause so discreet, so
Spain is trying to regulate its property market — but on the Costa del Sol the market isn’t listening
By Christofer Fogelberg of Smart Group SPAIN has a property problem — or at least, that’s what politicians would have you believe. From Madrid to
Marbella hospital rolls out a new home-care service across the Costa del Sol
MARBELLA’S Quirónsalud Hospital has launched a new Home Care Unit which provides healthcare from the comfort of the patient’s home. The initiative is designed to
Costa Blanca North: Where your Mediterranean life begins
SUNLIGHT, sea views and space – the Costa Blanca North brings together everything international buyers look for in a home in Spain. From the charm
Expats in Spain need a financial planner who did the hard yards to learn about local taxes – so they can sleep soundly at night
By Peter Dougherty WHEN 100 expatriates in Spain are asked whether they would like to know more about local taxes, 80 raise their hand. When
Padel in Spain: How a sport became the country’s social glue
IN Spain, it’s no longer unusual for a weekday evening to revolve around a padel match instead of a café table. Across cities and towns
Your executives have a strategy for the company – do you have one for your finances in Spain?
By Peter Dougherty IF you’re a business owner or HR leader, chances are that you worry about losing top talent. My colleague German Guevara Millan,
The biggest ABBA party ever hits the Costa del Sol this summer – Marbella, get ready to dance
ON 29 August, Marbella Arena in Puerto Banus will transform into a glittering pop temple when the spectacular live show ‘The Tribute – A Tribute to ABBA’ brings
There is a clear path for Brits looking to move to Spain on a non-lucrative visaÂ
For many Britons, Spain represents the life they’ve always imagined: warm weather, a relaxed pace, vibrant communities, and a healthier balance between work, leisure, and