Expat-owned · Based in Malaga
About Simple English Advice
Friendly, down-to-earth help from British expats who understand how frustrating Spanish bureaucracy can be. We provide practical support in clear English to clients in Malaga, along the Costa del Sol and across most of Spain. Do you need English-speaking gestor services?
Simple English Advice
Our story
We understand because we’ve been there
A personal, expat-owned service created to make life and bureaucracy in Spain less stressful.
Simple English Advice was started by Delroy and Christina, a married couple who are both British expats. We understand the frustration of dealing with Spanish bureaucracy—especially in Andalucía—because we have experienced it ourselves.
Why we started
Our intention was simple: to help people in the same boat as ourselves navigate the ordeal of settling in Malaga and other parts of Spain.
What began as practical help for other expats developed into a service focused on clear explanations, honest advice and getting difficult administrative jobs completed properly.
Experience built over many years
We have lived in Malaga for 25 years, off and on, and for more than 15 years have helped people through stressful tasks such as NRA rental registration numbers, Car Ownership Transfers, other vehicle procedures, Driving Licence Exchanges, non-rental property care and keyholding, vehicle imports and buying, renting and selling property.
That experience means we understand both the official procedure and the practical problems that foreign residents commonly encounter along the way.
Still personal as we grow
Simple English Advice officially began nearly 10 years ago and has grown into a multi-award-winning agency while keeping the personal customer focus that mattered from the beginning.
You deal directly with us, receive your updates from us and always know who is responsible for moving your case forward.
When a service requires a qualified lawyer, tradesperson or other regulated professional, we work with trusted specialists while continuing to coordinate the service and keep you informed.
Our expertise · How we work
Practical support, explained clearly
We have helped many people successfully navigate the Spanish bureaucratic minefield. Our job is to make the process easier to understand, reduce avoidable delays and give you one reliable point of contact throughout.
Clear communication in English
Being bilingual means we can communicate with Spanish offices and professionals while explaining the process to you in straightforward, easy to understand English.
- Spanish processes explained clearly
- Questions answered in English
- No unexplained administrative jargon
Experience and trusted contacts
We have reliable contacts across administration, property and vehicle services. We manage your service and involve trusted specialists when their expertise is required.
- More than 15 years experience
- Reliable professional relationships
- Appropriate route for each procedure
Personal support throughout
We understand how stressful Spanish bureaucracy can become. We keep you informed, explain what happens next and remain responsible for moving your service forward.
- Clear costs before work begins
- Regular, understandable updates
- Friendly and down-to-earth support
Real clients · Independent recognition
What our clients say
More than one hundred five-star Google reviews mention our clear communication, friendly approach and ability to make difficult Spanish procedures feel much more straightforward.
And a one-star one—but hey, you can’t please everyone!
Malaga · Costa del Sol · Wider Spain
Enjoy Spain.
Let Us Handle
The Paperwork.
Settling in Spain can be stressful when you are unfamiliar with the way things are done. Changing rules and unfamiliar paperwork make it even more difficult, particularly when you do not speak Spanish.
Tell us where you are and what you need. We will confirm whether the service can be handled remotely or requires local support. Simple English-speaking guidance.
Tell Us What You Need Help With
Send us a short explanation of the service or problem. We will tell you honestly whether we can help, what information is needed and what the likely costs will be. No frills—we just get things done.
- Your location in Spain
- The service or administrative problem
- Any deadline or relevant documents