@bocheball

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Registration: 26 February 2018

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Is it possible to rent 12 months as non resident ? by Bazandi

We have sold our benidorm apartment we used to do 90 days there 90 days U.K we wish to take 12month Rental Contract and do the same we are pensioners and finance is not a problem. Is this possible

If you stay 12months consecutively, you are considered a resident and must pay taxes. Read More

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Retiring from US by Mbershod

Hello, we are a married lesbian couple in our late 60’s looking to retire in Spain from the US. Visited twice to Madrid, Alicante, Malaga and Estepone. We are from S. Florida so being close to the ocean is a priority. We want to plan another ...

@gwynj I spent a month in Salamanca in July and it was hot but not humid in the day and cool at night, often I used a blanket.Half the people I met had come up from the south to spend the summer, to evade the heat. Barcelona gets hot too, but ... Read More

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Retiring from US by Mbershod

@gwynj I understand your reluctance. It's a big move. I have spent 10 years intermittenly, exchanging my NYC apt.for a few months at a time, for one in Barcelona. All in different neigborhoods, plus visiting nearby village like Sitges and those ... Read More

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What is a personal allowance for Spanish Taxes by chasleslieb

What is a personal allowance. I know the amount (€6700 if over 65 years of age)... but what is it? A tax credit on Spanish taxes or a deduction for income?And how is it applied? Does one get the full amount or is there a computation that ...

Thanks for responding. I have spoken to tax lawyers and get varying answers. Read More

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What is a personal allowance for Spanish Taxes by chasleslieb

@gwynj You seem knowledgeable so I'd like to address one part of your comment. I became a Spanish citizen 5 years ago, and have a DNI. However, I have never spent a year of 183 days in the country, nor have any financial interests, or family in ... Read More

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2 years ago

BARKING DOGS by Rupert Baldry QC

Are there any enforceable laws in Spain to control nuisance barking dogs and their owners?.

My neighbors dog barked day or night when the owner left her apt. I lived above her and it drove me crazy. finally I went down and talked to her, and she was unaware, as when she was there it never barked. As she was a good neighbor and this was an ... Read More

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2 years ago

Spanish citizenship DELE and CCSE tests...how difficult are they? by linsaywv

Regarding the Spanish citizenship DELE and CCSE tests that one has to take during the citizenship process, are they very difficult or moderately difficult to pass with basic or above basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary?Has anyone done the ...

Unlike others here I did not find it so easy. I was not from a Spanish speaking country and my stays in Spain were never more than the legal 90 days. I did however take Spanish classes in my home country, USA, and in Spain and Central America. The ... Read More

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2 years ago

The driving force of your expatriation in Spain by Diksha

Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Spain, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...

I became a Spanish citizen a few years ago after regularly visiting. I have yet to make the full time move to Barcelona, which I love. But I do spend 3-6 months a year there, and the rest at my home in NYC. What started my journey to Spain, was ... Read More

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3 years ago

Moving to Spain solo by Cheryl

Hello everybody, Moving to Spain is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...

Hi! I moved to Spain as a solo 63 year old. At first I lived in a shared airbnb. This turned out to be a good move, as I met many nice people and formed a few friendships. The key is learning the language, for obvious reasons. Another way for a ... Read More

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3 years ago

What are you missing in Spain? by Diksha

Hi everyone, Living in Spain, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Spain. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? If ...

I miss my NY apartment and friends, though I stay in touch with them. I miss express lines at the markets. When will the Spanish have them? What I don't miss is the lower quality of life in the US. Read More

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3 years ago

I need advice please by mirellasalucci