Which headaches should you be worried about? Headaches are very common and usually absolutely nothing to worry about. See our little chart for the more common types, which give discomfort but are not serious. This is when you should go to the doctor: 1) A headache after an injury, even a really mild headache, as it could be that you... Read more »
Hot Air Ballooning
We recently heard that there is a company in Elche (about 40 minutes from La Zenia) who are offering Hot Air Balloon rides on the Costa Blanca, Spain. As with most of the services we offer, we thought we should know how good (and how safe) it actually is. With that in mind, we sent Peter to test it out... Read more »
Our first winning resolution on Spanish inheritance and donation tax!
In September 2014 the European Court of Justice ruled that Spain could no longer charge non-residents of Spain more inheritance tax or donation tax than a resident of Spain would pay. This was a massive landmark ruling with an effect on all non-resident property owners in Spain, and especially those who have paid inheritance tax or donation tax in Spain... Read more »
An Online Denuncia in Spain
You may not be aware that in certain cases it is possible to make an online denuncia in Spain. Also called an “e-denuncia” with the Guardia Civil. It is only in Spanish. You can make a report for reporting loss of documents or personal belongings. Also for robbery without violence or intimidation or threats. Or alternatively when you have found... Read more »
Fallas Festival (March Valencia City)
If you have never visited Valencia when the city welcomes in the Spring with its Fallas festival, maybe this year is the time you should go. It really is an incredible spectacle of temporary paper-machè statues that are carefully built over the course of months, to then be devoured by fire in a unique spectacle. Las Fallas is Valencia’s most... Read more »
Capital Gains Tax
Last week a man called from Hong Kong who is selling his house in the Malaga province with capital gains and he had a specific question abour reinvestment of the gain. I had blogged an article on this website about capital gains tax in December that had answered this and he wanted to check it. He asked me to send... Read more »
Las Alpurrajas – the White Villages
The Las Alpurrajas or La Alpurraja is a region of white mountain villages in the province of Granada in Andalucía. They are a very straightforward and partly scenic 3.5 or 4 hour drive from La Zenia and well worth visiting. Even in the winter months. Driving Over Lemons The Las Alpurrajas gained fame following the book “Driving Over Lemons” by... Read more »
Tax Reform 2015 published
December 2019 – This information is out of date. Please contact us for information. Tax Reform The Tax Reform originally proposed by the Spanish government in June 2014 was published in the official gazette on 28th November 2014. The reform includes the introduction of the corporate income tax law. As well as changes to personal income tax, non-resident income tax... Read more »
I can’t find my original title deeds?
This is a frequent question “I can’t find my original title deeds, is this a problem?” It is not such a strange scenario, especially if they were left with a solicitor, who has now died, closed down or moved. Or you have moved house or bought a very long time ago. Do you need the deeds to sell? Firstly, if... Read more »
Community Insurance
Community Insurance? Do I need a private home insurance policy if I have Community Insurance? Yes, they are completely unrelated. One will provide cover for your home and contents. The other provides covers for your community/communal areas. We would always recommend that you take out your own private home insurance. The Community Policy The community policy is geared to cover... Read more »