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Early December can reshape work and travel plans across Spain, with closures and altered schedules felt nationwide for the December bank holiday weekend.

All Saints’ Day, Día de Todos los Santos, falls on Saturday, 1st November this year, so there isn’t an extra day tacked onto the weekend. Sadly, Monday, 3rd November, is a normal working day across Spain.

If you’re a foreign national in Spain with a Foreigner Identification Number (NIE by its Spanish acronym) and have recently acquired Spanish citizenship, you may be wondering how to change your NIE to a National Identity Document (or DNI) to update and regularise your administrative status.

Valencia is preparing for 9th October, the region’s annual day that reshapes streets and squares with ceremony and celebration. What is 9th October, Valencia DayIs 9th October a holiday in Spain? Traditions on 9th October: the Senyera and La Mocadorà9th October Valencia Day 2025 programme

Spain’s National Day lands in mid‑October, mixing military pageantry in Madrid with quieter local traditions elsewhere.

Buying a bank-owned property can be an excellent option for those seeking an affordable home, flexible mortgage terms or a solid investment. These properties offer several advantages if you know where and how to look.

When you picture Andalusia, the flamenco stages of Seville or Granada's magnificent Alhambra palace might be the first things that come to mind. But tucked away in the region's northeast is Jaén, a city that serves as the gateway between Andalusia and the rest of Spain.

If you’re planning to live in Spain for more than 90 days, you will need a TIE card (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero), which is your foreigner identity card.

If you dream of living surrounded by Mediterranean nature, on a property offering maximum privacy, spaciousness and comfort, this luxury villa near Elche is the perfect opportunity. Nestled on a spectacular 10,000 m2 plot of land, equivalent to a little more than a football pitch (105 m x 68 m = 7,140 m2), this magnificent property blends the rustic charm of Mediterranean architecture with the most modern and sophisticated finishes. The villa is listed on idealista for €2 million.

The luxury property market on the Costa del Sol is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a surge in international investor interest.

The new anti-squatting law, outlined in Organic Law 1/2025, enables landlords to evict squatters within 15 days through expedited trials for offences such as trespassing and squatting. However, experts have raised concerns about its effectiveness, citing the potential for lengthy judicial processes and cases involving vulnerable individuals. The law does not address the issue of "inquiokupas," tenants who refuse to pay rent. Judicial backlog and a lack of resources are seen as the key obstacles to its successful implementation.

You switch on the television at home, open the Netflix app and choose from the countless reality shows centred around luxury property sales. Chances are, you've come across Million Dollar Beach House, one of the platform’s most popular shows globally.

Spain has long been a top destination for retirees, attracting thousands of expats each year with its warm climate, affordable cost of living, and high quality of life. Though tourist hotspots are a hub for expats and retirees, there are retired non-natives across the country from bustling citi

Spain’s luxury property market is thriving.

Properties on the Canary Islands have reached an all-time high. According to the latest idealista report, the average price soared to €2,865 per square metre in January 2025 – the most recent data available.

Spain’s new Housing Law of 2023, introduced a new index to which all residential rental contracts must be indexed going forward. It replaces the popular Consumer Price Index (or CPI, for short) which was used by almost all rental contracts in Spain.

On 20 December 2024, the Official State Gazette (BOE) published the methodology for the new Spanish Statistics Institute (INE) index used to update rental prices in 2025: the Housing Lease Reference Index (IRAV).

The profitability of the luxury sector in major US cities such as New York, San Francisco and Miami is declining, prompting prominent investors from North America to explore alternative cities for their projects.

The government aims to amend Article 3 of the Urban Leasing Law (LAU) concerning seasonal rentals. The proposed changes would require landlords to demonstrate and justify the specific circumstances for formalising a seasonal rental contract.

Spain's luxury residential market continues to set trends, positioning itself as one of Europe's most attractive investment destinations, according to Lucas Fox's  2024 Spanish Real Estate Market Report.