Property Guides and Information for the Costa del Sol, Spain

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Glossary of Spanish Terms

Ben Johnson / Bright

Glossary of terms commonly used with regards to property in Spain.

November 14, 2007 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

ICEX 2004: A Guide to Business

A fantastic business resource for anyone considering setting up a company or trading in Spain, practically every question is answered by this extremely useful guide.

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May 14, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Property Tax in Spain

Education and Schooling in Spain

Quality education is available in Spain with a wide selection of both private and state schools.

Education and Schooling in Spain

April 24, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Banking in Spain

To open either a savings or a current account with any bank in Spain you will need either your passport or your residencia. There is very little form-filling, and most of this is done by the manager or a member of staff at the bank. Having a Spanish bank account is very convenient as many of your household bills can be direct debited from it. Nearly all banks offer debit and credit cards which allow you to shop and pay directly from your account and most also supply internet banking, allowing you 24hour access to your money.

April 24, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Applying for your Residency Permit

Applications for residencia are made at your local police station. If you are from an EU member state and you want to live and work in Spain you can apply for your residencia on a Solicitud de autorización de residencia y de autorización de trabajo y residencia. You must provide the following during your application:

April 24, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Health Care in Spain

Public health care in Spain is freely avaialble and there are also excellent provisions for private medical insurance as well. If you are intersted in moving to Spain read this report and find out what provisions best suit you.

April 24, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Contracting your Utilities

Your lawyer will normally contract your utilities on your behalf for a small fee, however if you want to set this up yourself then read below.

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Registering at your Local Town Hall for your Enpadronamiento

Registering allows you to send your children to local schools, apply for your residencia and many other important things. To register all you have to do is go to your local Town Hall and ask to empadronarse, fill out the form with your name, place of birth, parents' names, age, address, marital status, and studies along with a copy of your passport. You may also need a copy of a utility bill, gas, electricity, water or telephone bill. Here is a list of contact numbers for the town halls along the Costa del Sol:

April 24, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Applying for your NIE Number

As a foreigner in Spain you will need an NIE number (Numero deI identificacion de Extranjero ). This identification number is used to track your financial and official activities in Spain. The NIE always starts with "X" and is followed by seven numbers and a letter. NIE Numbers are needed to:

April 24, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

The Benefits of Becoming Resident in Spain

This chapter will provide insight into the benefits of having a residence permit while owning a property and living in Spain. Being a resident can be particularly useful in avoiding some of the taxes that non-residents must pay.

April 21, 2006 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Revised Changes to theTown and Country Planning Document from the Town Hall

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This fascinating document contains all the information you will need to understand the new planning regulations that will be coming into force in Marbella. It details the complete history and evolution of Marbella´s town and country planning and explains the reasons why much of the planing violations occured during the early part of 2000's. The document also demonstrates how Marbella's Town and Country Planning legislation and plans will change over the coming years and sets some impressive benchmarks for improvement.

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November 30, 2005 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Spain’s Labor Statistics by the Global Policy Network

Spain’s labor statistics including number of hours worked, average wages and minimum wage compared to other countries in the EU.

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May 14, 2005 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

The World Travel and Tourism Council Report for Spain 2005

This gives a breakdown of how the tourist industry is expected to develop over the next 10 years, providing the statistics that offer insights into the importance of the sector for the Spanish economy as a whole.

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May 14, 2005 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2004

La Salle Investment Management introduced the GRET index in 1999, designed to help investors better understand local market dynamics. This report comprises of over 50 countries and focuses on issues of greatest concern. Read this report to compare Spain with other countries.

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May 14, 2005 | Read more... | Category: Relocation and General Interest

All of the information was researched at the time of writing and publishing these articles and is to our best knowledge correct and up to date. Bright is not responsible for changes that occur through updates in Spanish legislature. Bright is also not responsible for any errors in any of the literature or advice published on this site.