There are many surprises waiting for you when you move to Spain. Most are delightful. The sunshine. The three-hour lunches. The coffee that costs less than a Euro. And then there’s the other kind of surprise. The kind where you wake up one morning, squint at your bedroom wall,
I spend about 40% of my week on Zoom calls with clients, and 90% of that time is spent talking about one thing: Rentals. It usually starts with: “Tash, I found this amazing place!” And ends with: “Wait, they want HOW much upfront? And what is a Fianza? Is this
As a relocation coach, I see a lot of people come through my inbox. I get the families with three kids and a Golden Retriever, the retirees looking for golf courses, and the couples trying to navigate whose career takes priority. But my favorite category? The Solo Mover. I know
Champagne Dreams on a Cerveza Budget: Where to Buy Cheap Property in Spain (2026 Edition) 🥂💸 So, you want a Spanish villa. You’re picturing the pool, the bougainvillea, and the sunset. Then you look at property prices in Marbella or Ibiza, and you suddenly feel like you might have to
"I Asked My American Clients: Why Are You Really Leaving?" (The Unfiltered Truth) 🇺🇸✈️🇪🇸 For years, I thought it was the paella. Or maybe the Sangria. But lately, the conversations I’m having with my American clients have shifted. They aren't just running towards a sunny retirement;
It is the question that keeps potential expats awake at night. The El Clásico of relocation. "Should I move to Madrid or Barcelona?" If I had a euro for every time someone asked me this, I wouldn’t need to work; I’d just be eating jamón on
Because your pet didn’t agree to international bureaucracy — but here we are. For most people relocating abroad, pets aren’t “extras.” They’re family. They sleep on your bed, judge your life choices, and will absolutely not forgive you if you mess this up. If you’re moving pets
Let’s strip this right back. Spain does not have one tax. It has layers — and which ones apply to you depends on how you live, not just where you live. This is not a technical guide. This is the “what bucket am I in?” map. STEP 1: Are You
Let’s clear something up immediately. If you’ve ever stood in Spain thinking: “Hang on… why is this more expensive than I expected?” Congratulations. You’ve just met IVA. IVA is Spain’s version of VAT — and it quietly sneaks onto everything from property purchases to haircuts, often after
Buying property in Spain is a dream for many people. Sunshine, space, slower living, a glass of wine that doesn’t require a mortgage. But here’s the truth most buyers only learn after they’ve wired a deposit: Spain does not work like the UK, Ireland, the US, or
Let’s start by clearing up the fantasy. The Digital Nomad Visa is not: * a golden ticket * a tax-free beach pass * a “just move and see what happens” situation It is a real visa, introduced in 2023 under Spain’s Startup Act, that allows non-EU citizens to legally live in
Let’s get one thing straight immediately: The Beckham Law is not a loophole, not a scam, and not something your mate’s cousin “definitely qualified for” without meeting the criteria. It is, however, one of the biggest financial reasons Spain keeps popping up on the radar of high earners,