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How to obtain Spanish residency in 2025
Unlock Spanish residency with our 2025 guide: immigration lawyer Melanie Radford breaks down EU registration, non-EU visas, health-insurance rules, financial thresholds, and the five-year path to permanent status. Watch the exclusive video, grab pro tips, avoid costly mistakes, and start turning holiday dreams into legal Mediterranean life today, completely hassle-free
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What is a TIE and how to obtain it?
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the TIE in Spain. What a TIE is, who needs one, how to apply, and what to expect at each step of the process.
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What is a CIF in Spain and how to obtain it?
Are you planning on setting up a business or buying property in Spain through a legal entity? If so, one of your first steps is to become legally recognised by Hacienda, Spain’s tax office – and that means applying for a CIF number.
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Pros and cons of retiring in Spain (2025 Edition)
Explore Spain’s 2025 retirement landscape. Our guide weighs sunshine savings against higher visa-income thresholds and new wealth taxes. Compare public versus private healthcare, living costs, and regional property prices. Learn how to safeguard pensions, manage inheritance law and stay connected to family while enjoying Spain’s laid-back lifestyle, year-round culture advantages.
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Short-term rental rules in Spain: What buyers need to know in 2025
Planning to rent out your Spanish property short-term? Major new rules are coming into force in 2025 — including national registration, community approval, and local restrictions. This guide breaks down what’s changed, what’s coming, and how to stay compliant. Essential reading for any buyer considering short-term rental income in Spain.
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Working visas for Spain
Finding the right visa to work in Spain can be challenging, but it's essential for anyone looking to start a career or business there. Spain offers several types of work visas, each designed for different professional needs and goals...
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How long can you stay in Spain without residence?
EU citizens can stay in Spain for up to three months without a residence permit. Non-EU citizens can stay for 90 days within 180 days without a visa, but must not engage in paid work or access social benefits during this time.
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10 reasons to buy property on the Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol offers year‑round sun, Mediterranean beauty, and a lively lifestyle. In this expert guide, written by a local resident, discover 10 compelling reasons why buying property here could be the best move you’ll ever make.
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Finding a job in Spain
It’s likely that finding a job in Spain will be one of your first considerations when thinking about relocating here. Moving can be difficult enough, but trying to get your head around how to find a job in Spain as a foreigner can be even more tricky ...
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A comprehensive guide to Spanish visas - updated for 2025
If you’re planning to buy a property in Spain and are a non-EU citizen who wants to stay there for more than 90 days at a time. Read our guide to explore the different types of long-stay Spanish visas, their eligibility criteria, and how to obtain one.

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