@Lisestrahle
American looking for information about Spain
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About me
American
Registration: 03 January 2024
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Nlv and credit history
Hello all. I am selling my house here in the states in order to acquire my NLV for spain. I have excellent credit but am going to get dinged for missing 2 or possibly 3 mortgage payments while waiting for my house to sell. Will this hit on my credit ... Read More
AM license in Spain
From Google research it's my understanding that you need an AM license to drive a microcar. Does the practical part of the exam have to be conducted on a 2 wheeled vehicle? (Motorcycle, electric scooter etc). My cousin needs to take the exam but a ... Read More
Non-lucrative visa where do we start ? by Seaandsun4me
Hi, I’m an American moving to Spain hopefully by the end of May. Our next step is applying for visas. we want to do the non-lucrative visa. My closest consulate is Washington DC. My question is where do I start? Who do I call? Do I ...
Hi all. I'll be applying for an NLV through the San Francisco consulate. Does anyone know if they're requiring a physical appointment? I can't tell by looking at their website and I can't get a person on the phone. Thank you. Read More
Seniors moving from US to Spain by chrisengelart
My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain from the US. We are both retired and have sufficient income to meet the necessary criteria. I am 78 and wondering if my age presents difficulties for such an endeavor. We are both in good health and ...
@gwynj hi. I am wondering if you could tell me what an average rate is to hire a Spanish relocation service? I am relocating from America. I have been emailing with someone from Oliveroots. I don't know their rates. My cousin from Denmark who I will ... Read More
Buying a house in Spain by Lisestrahle
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
Thank you. I agree and will make sure she knows this. Read More
Buying a house in Spain by Lisestrahle
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
@rogerroberts22 Thank you! Those are the horror stories I'd read most about - the water supply and community presidents. Read More
Buying a house in Spain by Lisestrahle
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
@freise Thank you so much! I will forward this to her :) Read More
Buying a house in Spain by Lisestrahle
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
@Guillaume BB98 wow thank you! If that doesn't cover everything I don't know what does :) Lots of good stuff in there! Read More
Buying a house in Spain by Lisestrahle
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ...
@gwynj Yes she has a NIE. She came close to buying an apartment there a few years ago but life took her in a different direction. I'm planning a move to Spain also. We're looking for a detached house that has 2 separate units so we each have our own ... Read More
Buying a house in Spain
This weekend my cousin from Denmark is going to Spain to look at houses for sale. Can anyone please give a list of what to look out for? What kinds of questions to ask the seller/realtor? She'll be looking in the Alicante area, something near (ish) ... Read More
Renting through Idealista by Lisestrahle
Can someone please tell me if idealista is a trusted reputable site? Are the listings accurate to the description, etc? I'm wondering if people have any problems with them. Thank you.
@kippyelsemore I love the Cadiz area but I'm moving to the Alicante area. Thank you though :) Read More
Financial requirements for nlv by Lisestrahle
If my monthly minimum financial requirement is less than what is needed for a non lucrative visa, do they count what you have in savings?
Thank you. I'm currently covered in health insurance here. I have read that I will need to acquire health insurance when I move to Spain. Do I need to have that taken care of before I can actually make the move to Spain? Read More
Renting through Idealista by Lisestrahle
Can someone please tell me if idealista is a trusted reputable site? Are the listings accurate to the description, etc? I'm wondering if people have any problems with them. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your responses. I truly appreciate it. It has helped me to make a decision. I will rent short term through a site such as airbnb or booking .com and from there conduct a search where I can physically see the properties. I have ... Read More
Renting through Idealista by Lisestrahle
Can someone please tell me if idealista is a trusted reputable site? Are the listings accurate to the description, etc? I'm wondering if people have any problems with them. Thank you.
Thanks 😊 I'll be moving to Spain from America and whatever I rent will be sight unseen. Do you know if people generally have a positive experience with idealista? I don't want to disregard Idealista since it is such a big website. They ... Read More
Renting through Idealista
Can someone please tell me if idealista is a trusted reputable site? Are the listings accurate to the description, etc? I'm wondering if people have any problems with them. Thank you. Read More