Spanish Information Directory

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Business

Setting up and running a business in Spain has many of the same pitfalls that you would find anywhere in the world, however, to help you avoid them we have done extensive research and spoken to actual business owners here on the Costa del Sol.

The articles you will find in this section have been carefully prepared to help you find the information you need. Licences, IVA (VAT), tax, employment law, renting premises and banking are all covered and much more.
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Education

Schooling in Spain is very different to the UK at very least because most public schools are entirely Spanish speaking. We have interviewed teachers and head teachers from both public and private international schools to get a wide depth of opinion.

You can make your decisions as to where your children go to school with some insight into how the different systems work and the levels of education you can expect from each.

Financial

Managing your finances in any country can be difficult and if you are not familiar with the way the basic services work it can be a real headache.

We have prepared some informative articles that will help you to understand the most important aspects of financial management such as how to open a bank account or apply for a mortgage, the ways you can transfer money from the UK to Spain incurring the least charges and inconvenience, and many other articles to help you understand the Spanish way.
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Healthcare

The healthcare system in Spain bears little resemblance to that in the UK. That is not to say it is at all bad, in fact Spain has some of the most modern hospitals in Europe and the standards of service are excellent.

There is also a lot of rumour about the healthcare system so we have done the research and can give you a better understanding of how the system works, what to do if you are ill, what legal requirements there are for expatriates living in Spain and much more.
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Housing

We all need somewhere to live and we don't want to pay over the odds for it. We have discovered some interesting facts about housing in Spain.

Our articles will help you to better understand the housing issues in Spain, such as the mortgage process, how to rent a property safely, what to do if you find yourself in a dispute with your landlord, where to go if you are made homeless and many more important aspects of renting or owning a property here.
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Legal

This is what it is all about, living in Spain legally. We research all our articles and gather information from the most reliable sources. Wherever possible we talk to the professionals such as solicitors, bank managers, estate agents and we quote their interviews. All our articles are graded so that you know the source of the information and at the enf of each, you will find links to the information source.

We research carefully to provide you with as much information as possible about how to deal with the day to day legalities of living in Spain. From NIE to empadronamiento, from traffic law to building licences, we talk to the experts and provide their responses in our articles so that you can better understand the law here and how to live without getting into trouble.
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Lifestyle

The Costa del Sol in Spain is one of the most vibrant and exciting places you could choose to live. You will see and do the most amazing things here. If you love activities, there is everything from scuba diving to buggy safaris through the beautiful Andalucian countryside or even kite surfing in Tarifa.

If you prefer a realxing time in luxurious settings, Puerto banus has some of the best restaurants, clubs, beaches and recreational facilities in Europe. We show you what is here and how to go about getting involved.
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Motoring

Driving in Spain is not easy. For a start we drive on the right and this can take some getting used to. Apart from having your car transferred to a Spanish registration and applying for a Spanish driving licence, there are many aspects of motoring in Spain you need to know about.

The roads are particularly dangerous and many people die each year in unnecessary accidents. We show you how to avoid costly mistakes and stay safe on the roads here.
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