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 Spanish one has become a bit of a nightmare. While the process itself is straightforward on paper, securing an appointment at the DGT (Dirección General […]
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New Anti-Squatter Law Introduced in Spain Spain is introducing new laws to address its squatting problem with faster eviction processes, aiming to protect property owners while maintaining legal fairness. This reform follows widespread concerns over the lengthy and expensive procedures currently required to remove squatters, which often take months or even years in heavily backlogged
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Malaga is set to enforce new rules limiting holiday rentals in the city, starting this December. The municipal authorities moved quickly to address this issue, adding it as an urgent topic for discussion during a recent urban planning meeting. The city aims to amend its General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) to stop registering new holiday
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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 three key terms: NIE, NIF, and TIE. While they can seem confusing, understanding what each one represents will help you navigate Spanish bureaucracy more easily.
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New Regulations for Holiday Rentals – August 2024 Holiday Rentals Law in Andalucía – August 2024 Update – VUT On February 22, 2024, new regulations were passed in Spain, significantly impacting Viviendas de Uso Turístico (VUT), or holiday rentals, with specific changes tailored to the autonomous community of Andalusia. These regulations (Decree 31/2024) became effective
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Is Spain Changing the 90-Day Rule? Since Brexit, many UK citizens who have residences in Spain have been unable to stay in Spain longer than 90 days in 180 days due to the Schengen Law. Recently, Spain has tried to scrap the 90-day limit for UK visitors. There has been a lot of speculation about
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How to get a DGT Vehicle Check A DGT vehicle check or Spanish number plate check ‘Informe de Vehículo’, is essential before buying a second-hand vehicle in Spain. Get a DGT Vehicle Check for €15 *Matricula needed. Buying a second-hand car in Spain can be a stressful affair. Compared to other countries, the process is
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Buying a Spanish-registered vehicle in the UK A lot of people have thanked us for our recent post advising how to dodge problems when buying a second hand car in Spain. However, we’ve had a few clients recently that have bought LHD Spanish-registered cars from the UK and have had problems transferring ownership. This article
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How to Take an ITV Test in Spain The ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) in Spain is known as an MOT in the UK. It checks your vehicles roadworthiness. Taking an ITV test in Spain can be quite a daunting experience for foreigners, especially if it’s your first time. We have made a guide below
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Problems When Buying a Used Car in Spain We have recently had many clients that have had trouble transferring car ownership. The Spanish car registration system is much more complicated than in many other countries. So… I thought I would write this post to highlight a couple of the key problems people face when they
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