Ex-pat laws

At the end of 2019, the Conservative party won the UK general election with a huge majority, promising to "get Brexit done".

On Monday 17th June 2019, a new mortgage law came into force in Spain, having arrived late and with many changes, such as an article that is generating a lot of uncertainty in the Spanish real estate sector.

After deciding to move to Spain, many face a certain dilemma: it’s not possible to simply lay on the beach with a couple of margaritas, because somebody has to pay the rent.

There are just over two weeks left before Brexit is supposed to happen and it’s still not yet clear exactly how. The process is completely in the air with Theresa May’s defeat in the Commons of her latest push for a deal with the EU.

1. Attain a NIE number A NIE number is a tax identification number for foreigners which identifies you before the Spanish Tax Office and allows you to file and pay taxes in Spain. For more details on how to get a NIE number, see our guide explaining all about the NIE Number. 2.

What is a NIE number? This will be one of the first questions you will be asking yourself when you move over to Spain.

Article written by Sabrina García, Legal Lifeline Lawyer. Spain is one of the favourite destinations for British people when choosing where to buy a second home.

British ex-pats who live in Spain and tourists who visit every year will be covered in terms of healthcare after Brexit, thanks to the new Healthcare (international Arrangements) Bill going through parliament. As the UK is still a member of the European Union, British citizens can currently receive

A big part of getting settled when you move to Spain is having a car. Whether you bring it over with you from home and get it registered or you buy a Spanish car while you’re out here, you’ll need to get insured. Where can you get Spanish car insurance? What type of coverage is there?

So you have to change the boiler in your home… we know it’s a pain in the neck and a hefty blow for your finances.