Property Market Review – June 2025
As of June 2025, the Costa del Sol property market continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, driven by strong demand from both national and international buyers. The region remains a highly sought-after destination due to its attractive Mediterranean climate, excellent infrastructure, and vibrant lifestyle offerings. Key Trends in June 2025: Price Stability and Slight Appreciation:...Continue reading→
Do I have to pay tax in Spain on the non-lucrative visa?
As the name suggests, Spain's non-lucrative visa or NLV doesn't allow you to work, but that doesn't necessarily mean you're not liable to pay taxes here. The non-lucrative visa or NLV is a one-year residency visa that allows non-EU citizens to come and live in Spain and is extendable for a further two years....Continue reading→
More Americans than ever look to use Beckham Law to move to Spain
A recent report suggests that Spanish law firms have seen a spike in the number of US nationals who want to take advantage of the Beckham Law when moving to Spain, despite the negative press the special tax regime has received recently. Americans wishing to settle in Europe are increasingly looking at Spain, and a...Continue reading→
Spain’s new income requirement for digital nomads in 2025
Spain’s government has just increased the minimum wage, meaning that foreigners applying for or already on the digital nomad visa will have to show higher monthly earnings. Spain’s Ministry of Labour on January 29th reached an agreement with the country’s main trade unions to raise the minimum wage (SMI in Spanish) by 4.4 percent in...Continue reading→
Visas For Retirement in Spain
If you’re a non-EU citizen planning on retiring to Spain, regardless of whether you’re from the UK, Australia, the US or Canada, there’s now only one choice when it comes to visas that will allow you to reside in the country. It’s a dream for many to retire abroad, most likely somewhere sunny with a...Continue reading→
90-day rule, borders and taxes: What the Gibraltar deal means in practice
Almost a decade after the vote, Spain, the UK, the EU and Gibraltar have finally signed a deal that “resolves the last major unresolved issue from Brexit” on the British overseas territory. Here’s what we know so far, from passport checks to sovereignty. The EU on Wednesday announced that it had come to an agreement with...Continue reading→
Yes, Spain’s proposed 100 percent tax on non-EU, non-residents doubles property price!
Since the news broke that the Spanish government has lodged a draft bill to charge non-EU non-resident home buyers a 100 percent tax, there have been doubts about how much this tax would be. The Socialist government of Pedro Sánchez last week presented a draft law in the Congress which confirmed what the Spanish...Continue reading→
The differences between Spain’s public, private and ‘concertado’ schools
If you’re moving to Spain with children, looking into which school to send them to will be one of the most important steps you take. Find out the differences between the main education institutions here. Spain has three main types of schools – public schools, concertados and private schools. It can be confusing at first...Continue reading→
Malaga to New York direct, daily flight is back: everything you need to know
The first United Airlines flight of the third summer season linking Malaga with New York is now on its way to Newark Airport. A few minutes before the scheduled time, at 7.32am, the Boeing 757-200 landed on the Costa del Sol, with a total of 176 seats, of which 16 are United Polaris business class...Continue reading→
New Short-Term Rental Rules For The Costa Del Sol
Real estate expert Alfredo Bloy-Dawson, Swish Marbella owner Karen Ayat Issa , and local real estate lawyer Sebastian Sanchez-Stewart as they take a deep dive into the latest changes affecting short-term rental regulations on the Costa del Sol. This comprehensive discussion covers the key new legal requirements, the impact on property management, and what property...Continue reading→
European Real Estate Investment Expected to Hit €214 Billion in 2025
Real estate investment across Europe is forecasted to reach €214 billion in 2025, reflecting a 23% increase from the previous year, according to real estate consultancy Savills. This surge is attributed to shifting investor sentiment and strong data from the final quarter of 2024, during which investment in the sector reached €53 billion—a 31% rise...Continue reading→
How the rules for tourist lets in buildings in Spain change in April
From April 3rd 2025, it will be harder for homeowners with flats and apartments in shared residential buildings in Spain to convert them into short-term holiday lets for tourists. With tourist numbers at historic highs and a serious housing crisis caused by rental and property prices hitting record levels, Spain’s national government is finally taking...Continue reading→