Malaga/Spain Support Services

Simple English Advice

Simple English Advice offers support to expats and foreign residents living in or moving to Malaga, Costa del Sol or Spain.
Whether it’s car ownership transfers, UK driving licence exchange, vehicle imports and matriculations, property lawyer services, ITV, visas or other paperwork, we can help take the stress out of it. Contact us today for support services in Spain.

We Get
Things
Done!

Fed up with Spanish bureaucracy..or the lack of it?
Had enough of being given the run around?
You’ve found the right place.

Paperwork can be so difficult in Spain, sometimes all you need is for someone to hold your hand through the process.

After helping friends & family navigate Spanish bureaucracy for years, SEA was born.

Our mission is, ‘simple, straight-forward help & support at the lowest cost.’

Transparent fees with no hidden charges. Client-focused, down to earth and approachable, contact us today if you need help with frustrating Spanish admin.

Our Services

Honest & transparent support/help services in Malaga & Spain.

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Vehicle Owner Transfers

Transfer car ownership online in Spain – No trips to trafico or hacienda. All done remotely via email for €60. Just send us the documents and we will transfer vehicle ownership the same day (next day sometimes). Simple!
*We cannot do it if the buyer lives in the Valencia Region (includes Costa Blanca, Oriheula, Alicante etc), Canary Islands, Melilla, or Ceuta.

UK to Spanish Driving Licence Exchange

We can exchange UK to Spanish driving licences at DGT in Malaga without making an appointment.

Also possible if you live outside of Malaga. Contact us for more info.

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Paperwork

Help with paperwork such as: NIE/TIE, residency, Digital Nomad Visa,Golden Visa, autónomo, non-resident tax and other Spanish bureaucratic nightmares.

Other Vehicles

Spanish car registrations/importations.
ITV service (free pick up & drop off). Vehicle bajas/altas (de-registrations).
DGT vehicle reportsand much more.

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Accommodation

Property help – renting/buying, property lawyer services (low commission), new VUT (Viviendas de Uso Turístico) tourist licences,and much more.

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Who We Are

Helping ex-pats in and around Malaga for over 15 years.

Simple English Advice was started by Delroy & Christina, a married couple who are both British expats and understand the frustration of dealing with Spanish bureaucracy and even more so in Andalucia. Our intention was to help people in a similar boat to ourselves navigate their way through the ordeal of settling in Costa del Sol. We recently won the SME News Award for Best Expat Relocation Support Service 2023.

We have been living in Costa del Sol for 25 years and for the past 15 years have helped many people through stressful tasks such as NIE/TIE/Residency, social security matters, car driving licence exchanges, car ownership transfers and importing vehicles into Malaga. 

Being bilingual means we can help you with most situations you will face in Malaga, Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, Nerja, Torrox or surrounding areas, even if you’ve been here for years.

951 74 51 68

+34 951 74 51 68

SME NEWS AWARDS WINNER 2023

Why Choose SE Advice?

Bureaucracy in Spain can be a nightmare with laws and regulations changing constantly. We take the stress out of those procedures for you in a simple, efficient way.

No Frills,
We Just Get
Things Done!

Friendly

As an expat married couple, we are down to earth & approachable as we know what it's like to struggle with the bureaucracy in Andalucía.

Trustworthy

We pride ourselves on being honest & trustworthy and only working with other people and agencies who have earned our trust over the years.

Affordable

We always strive to satisfy our clients needs, by offering the best possible help at the lowest cost, going out of our way to achieve this.

Spanish Red Tape

Navigating the Spanish bureaucratic system can prove to be an extremely trying task, often causing much distress and anxiety. With so many procedures and regulations to adhere to, such as changing car ownership, banking and social security, it can be all too easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of red tape.
However, there is a solution for those who are feeling frustrated and lost. Our expert team is dedicated to providing helpful assistance every step of the way in dealing with these everyday processes, in order to take away as much of the stress as possible.

It’s not uncommon to find conflicting information when trying to research specific inquiries, for example: “How much does it cost to transfer ownership of a vehicle?“, “How to import a car into Malaga?” or, ‘Can I exchange my UK driving licence for a Spanish one?’ It can be immensely frustrating as even different departments or representatives within the same department can offer conflicting information. We’re here to ensure that you receive the most accurate and reliable knowledge for your specific situation.

This short video sums up Spanish red tape.

Kinda funny, but sadly true. Even Spanish people are frustrated by Spanish red tape. With over 25 years of experience dealing with Spanish bureacracy, Simple English Advice can help you to get things done quicker and easier. Don’t just take our word for it – read our reviewson Google.

Car Owner Transfer

Need to transfer vehicle ownership of a vehicle ( transferencia de vehículos online) you are buying or selling?
Simple English Advice can change the name for you online via email – all for €60. (Plus official fees). *We cannot do it if the buyer lives in the Valencia Region (includes Costa Blanca, Oriheula, Alicante etc), Canary Islands, Melilla, or Ceuta.

No stressful trips to El Tráfico. No wading through Spanish bureacracy. We can change ownership the same day.

Just send us an email to get started with an online log book transfer and receive your new Permiso de Circulación (log book) in a week. Simple! 

Alternatively, if you want to know the necessary paperwork for selling or buying a car in Spain privately or a Spanish car title change, then follow our Spain car buying and selling guide.

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"Del helped us transfer the car ownership for a second hand car we bought in Barcelona. Reliable, responsive, quick and efficient - we can definitely recommend Simple English Advice!! Thanks again! Ruth."
Ruth Wachsmuth
Barcelona
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UK to Spanish Driving Licence Exchange

Are you struggling to get an appointment to exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one?

Don’t worry, we can exchange UK to Spanish driving licences at DGT without an appointment in Malaga. We can also exchange other EU licences and countries with an agreement with Spain.

Appointments at DGT are nearly impossible to get now, so take advantage of our service and save yourself the stress and time. 

If you have a new Spanish residency you only have 6 months to drive on your UK licence legally. Don’t risk a fine or having your car towed away, contact us today to start your driving licence exchange application.

"Absolutely brilliant, the stress of UK Driving Licence exchange handled remotely by the very capable Del. Would recommend their services everytime. Thank you xx"
Elaine Goddard
Valencia

Information

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Why So Hard to Exchange a Driving Licence in Spain? The Dreaded DGT Licence Exchange Appointment Dilemma For many Brits living in Spain, exchanging a UK driving licence for a …

What’s the Difference Between NIE, NIF and TIE? Understanding Spain’s NIE, NIF, and TIE If you’re planning to live, work, or conduct financial activities in Spain, you’ll quickly come across …

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