Today (14th March 2023 if you’re reading this later), the Spanish government approved an agreement whereby Spain and the United Kingdom will proceed with the reciprocal recognition and exchange of driving licences as well as the exchange of information on traffic offences. This agreement puts an end to the successive extensions applied for the exchange…
7 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Increase Your Property’s Value
Are you looking to sell your home or simply increase its value? Regardless of the reason, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Here are seven simple and budget friendly ways to boost the value of your home: 1) Declutter A good clear-out can…
Sponsored Cycle Against Cancer – Coín 2023
On Saturday 4th February 2023, coinciding with World Cancer Day, a group of disabled cyclists set themselves the challenge of riding their bikes along 200km of roads in the Málaga province. According to the newspaper El Español, it is “certainly a demanding route, with more than 4,000 metres of accumulated gradient with six levels”. It…
Ancient Arabs Leaving Their Footprint in Local Town
Recently, an Arabic Water Deposit installation was unearthed in the town of Álora. Our colleague Susana Muñoz visited the site just over a month ago and was impressed by it. We have attached a few of her photos for you. For more information, please visit the official Álora website (in Spanish): https://visitaalora.es/actividad/aljibe-arabe-y-molino-del-bachiller/ Álora is by…
How long can I stay in Spain after Brexit
For UK citizens and foreign nationals coming to Spain to use their 2nd homes/holidays now face the new European ruling commonly known as the 90/180-day rule. What that means is that any UK citizen or foreign national who enters the *Schengen zones can stay for up to 90 days within any 180 days. At first…
Gold Visa / Non-Lucrative Visa INCREASE 2023
Gold Visa / Non-Lucrative Visa INCREASE 2023 As at 21st November 2022 Financial resources requirements for Spanish visas set to increase by 3.6% in 2023. New *NLV applications, *GV applications and renewals, increase in financial resources requirements 2023 *IPREM will increase by 3.6% in 2023 in line with the Spanish budget. If you have started…
Bathrooms to love!
It’s a place of solitude where you can get ready for the day, decompress from a stressful day at work and relax. It’s a place where you can be alone, relax in the tub, take a warm soothing shower, and completely unwind. Here is a selection of stunning bathrooms in properties currently listed. Luxury Apartment…
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home!
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, especially over the festive season. Having enough space to fit all the family and to prepare food during this time of the year is very important. Here is a selection of our properties offering exceptional kitchens, fantastic for preparing and serving all your show stopping…
Top garden designs for country homes
A garden is a welcome addition to any home, providing a great space for social gatherings, relaxation or even for exercise. When it comes to gardens, the style and the design are of the utmost importance. Before deciding which style you want for your garden, you first need to ask yourself just what you want…
8 steps to selling my country house
Regardless of the reasons that lead a person to sell their country house or rural property, several steps need to be followed to expedite the sale and complete the process in compliance with current legislation, thus avoiding potential problems in the future. Currently, the demand for country houses is increasing as many families are opting…