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Money and banking · Canary Islands
Canary Islands raises IGIC exemption threshold to €50,000: what autónomos need to know
The Canary Islands has increased the REPEP turnover threshold from €30,000 to €50,000. This could simplify IGIC for thousands of autónomos, but the loss of…
Read this SecretDriving licences and vehicles · Spain
Where Are British People Moving Abroad — and Which Country Is Right for You?
Australia, the UAE and the United States topped one international removals company’s list of destinations chosen by British movers in 2025. But popularity …
Read this SecretProperty · Spain
Spain’s National Short-Term Rental Register Has Been Overturned: What Expats, Buyers and Property Owners Need to Know
Spain’s Supreme Court has overturned important parts of the national short-term rental register. But this does not mean holiday-let owners are suddenly fre…
Read this SecretDriving licences and vehicles · Spain
Could You Retire Abroad Without Speaking Another Language? What UK Retirees Should Consider
A recent article identified 11 affordable countries where English is widely spoken. But language and low living costs are only part of choosing the right r…
Read this SecretDigital safety and other · Spain
Digital Wallet Scams: How One Telephone Call Can Give Criminals Access to Your Money
Criminals can add your bank card to their own digital wallet without taking the physical card. Here is how the scam works and what expats should do to prot…
Read this SecretMoney and banking · Spain
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Not Guaranteed: What Expat Families Need to Understand
Your home, savings and pensions may look like a substantial legacy, but care costs, debts, taxes, property expenses and cross-border administration can red…
Read this SecretDigital safety and other · Spain
Spanish Police Break Up €140 Million Cyber-Fraud Network: A Warning for Expats
Spanish police have dismantled a major international cyber-fraud network. Here are the warning signs expats should recognise before trusting a message, app…
Read this SecretHealthcare · Canary Islands
High UV Levels in the Canary Islands: What Expats and Visitors Need to Know
The Canary Islands can have very high ultraviolet levels even when the air feels comfortable or cloud covers part of the sky. Understanding why helps resid…
Read this SecretResidency and visas · Canary Islands
Holiday Lets Are Concentrated in Just Nine Canary Islands Municipalities — What Does This Mean for Expats?
More than half of the Canary Islands’ advertised holiday lets are concentrated in just nine municipalities. Here is what the figures may mean for expats, h…
Read this SecretDriving licences and vehicles · Spain
Is Moving Abroad the Right Choice for Me?
Moving abroad can offer sunshine, adventure and a different pace of life, but it also changes your finances, healthcare, relationships and support network.…
Read this SecretDriving licences and vehicles · Spain
How Do I Choose the Right Country to Retire To?
The right retirement country is not simply the warmest or cheapest. It should suit your finances, healthcare needs, legal position, family connections and …
Read this SecretDriving licences and vehicles · Spain
How Do I Choose the Right Town or Neighbourhood Abroad?
The right neighbourhood can matter as much as the right country. This guide will help you compare healthcare, transport, shops, community, accessibility, c…
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