Moving to Spain
A short guide to renting a property in Spain
Renting a home in Spain? Our updated 2025 guide explains contracts, deposits, tenant rights, and rental laws - with expert insights from lawyer Alex Radford. Whether you’re testing the waters before buying or planning a longer stay, this article will help you rent with confidence (and avoid costly mistakes).
Inheritance tax in Spain and why you need a Spanish will
Spanish inheritance tax (ISD) and why a Spanish will saves your heirs time and money: how wills work, regional reliefs, the six-month deadline and the filing steps.
What’s the minimum income required to retire to Spain as a non-EU citizen?
Planning to retire to Spain from outside the EU? This updated 2025 guide explains exactly how much income you need, where that money can come from, and how to prove it. With expert insights from Melanie Radford, real-life examples, and answers to your top questions, it’s the clearest starting point for your move to Spain.
How to obtain Spanish residency
How to get Spanish residency: the EU and non-EU routes, the income and health-insurance requirements, and the five-year path to permanent residency.
Spain 180-day rule explained
Spain's 90/180-day rule for non-EU visitors, explained: how the rolling six-month window works, the overstay penalties, and how to time your property-hunting trips.
How much does it really cost to retire to Spain
Thinking of swapping drizzle for sangria? Our guide reveals the true price of retiring to Spain: visa income thresholds, rents from Costa del Sol to Valencia, healthcare premiums, property taxes and two spend‑ready budgets. Read now and start searching for your dream Spanish home before another grey winter arrives.
What is a TIE and how to obtain it?
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the TIE in Spain. What a TIE is, who needs one, how to apply, and what to expect at each step of the process.
What is a CIF in Spain and how to obtain it?
Are you planning on setting up a business or buying property in Spain through a legal entity? If so, one of your first steps is to become legally recognised by Hacienda, Spain’s tax office – and that means applying for a CIF number.
Short-term rental rules in Spain: What buyers need to know
Planning to rent out your Spanish property short-term? Major new rules came into force in 2025 - including national registration, community approval, and local restrictions. This guide breaks down what’s changed, what’s coming, and how to stay compliant. Essential reading for any buyer considering short-term rental income in Spain.