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, imports/matriculations, ITV, visas or other paperwork,
we can help take the stress out of it. Contact us today for support services in Spain.
Fed up with Spanish bureaucracy?
You’ve found the right place.
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.
Honest & transparent support/help services in Malaga & Spain.
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 can’t do it if the buyer lives in the Valencia Region (includes Costa Blanca, Oriheula, Alicante etc), Canary Islands, Melilla, or Ceuta.
Spanish car registrations/importations.
ITV service (free pick up & drop off). Vehicle bajas/altas (de-registrations).
DGT Vehicle reports and much more.
Help with paperwork such as: NIE/TIE, residency, Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa, autónomo, non-resident tax and other Spanish bureaucratic nightmares.
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.
Property help – renting/buying, property lawyer services (low commission), new VUT (Viviendas de Uso Turístico) tourist licences, dealing with landlords, translations and more.
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.
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Based on 71 reviews
Justyna Rys2024-09-22Highly recommended! I bought a car and realised the procedure will require more time then I can dedicate considering I am working (bureaucracy here is a pain). I was a bit sceptical at the beginning since I am based Barcelona and wasn't sure how will that work. But all was resolved perfectly. They even provided me with an English speaking agent for car insurance. On top of that their offer was also better then the one offered in Barcelona. I will not think twice next time I need something.
JANE THOMPSON2024-09-21Del is all you need for anything administrative wise in Spain. Fast, efficient, helpful and extremely well priced. Our new car check and transfer was all sorted same day. It was the most stress free experience we have had in 20 years of living in Spain. We are fluent Spanish so language no problem for us but Del seems to have the magic touch when it comes to the authorities and paperwork. Thank you so much Del. You are a superstar.
Jenny Turner2024-09-20Amazing service. Received my VUT licence in 48 hours. 100% professional organisation. Friendly and straightforward to deal with. It would have taken me days to trawl through the Spanish system. Del immediately responded to my email enquiry and gave me clear instructions what paperwork he needed to process. Affordable invoice. Would certainly use again
E S2024-09-03I wanted to transfer vehicle ownership into my name. Del and his team made everything simple, gave me clear instructions of what was needed, processed the application and the document arrived in good time. Also the price for their service was the best that I could find. Thank you Del and your team 5 Star service.
Lidia Ocón García2024-08-26Both Delroy & Christine are very 2 reliable professionals and I would always recommend them to everybody for their ability and knowledge of the business. Reliable, professional, trustworthy and honest.
Lyndsey Woodhouse2024-08-16Excellent service, great communication on WhatsApp and my car sale was registered within two hours of my first making contact. Highly recommend.
Alex Johnstone2024-08-13Helped me re-register a scooter, am not based on Mainland Spain but was all done fast and efficiently even so. Many thanks!
Alex Brown2024-08-09I bought a car in Spain for the first time and had absolutely no idea what I was doing, they were very helpful and showed me what to do every step of the way and now the sale is complete. Very reasonable price as well.
John Feat2024-07-17Would like to say an excellant services and very quick Most satisfied coustemer
dave meek2024-07-10Brilliant service transferred car from family member into my name and address,pain free and so quick thanks Del would highly recommend this service
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.
We pride ourselves on being honest & trustworthy and only working with other people and agencies who have earned our trust over the years.
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.
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.
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 reviews on Google.
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 can’t 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 or a Spanish car title change, then follow our Spain car buying and selling guide.
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