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Simple steps to buying in Spain
Spain has tightened up its property laws. Great news for those buying a home there, but it does mean a few more hurdles to navigate
Where – and how – to move to Spain with your children
There is a lot to consider when moving to Spain, and even more so if you are moving there with children. What are the schools like? Is this area safe? What will the kids do on the weekends? To get you started, we give you a rundown on the Spanish education system,...
Buying property in Portugal: your viewing trip
A viewing trip is the most exciting stage in the journey towards buying a property in Portugal. But taking some time to properly plan your viewing trip is essential and will pay dividends in the end. It helps you to get the most out of your viewing trip to Portugal and will ensure you avoid wasting precious time looking around areas and properties that don’t appeal to you.
Here we suggest 10 tips to ensure your viewing trip to Portugal is pleasurable, productive and legally watertight.
Renting out your property in Portugal
In this guide, we present a selection of important tips around renting out your property in Portugal, whether an under-used holiday home or a pure investment vehicle.
While doing so can bring in a reliable stream of income, it’s crucial to remember that letting out a property is, essentially, running a business. It comes with a range of legal obligations and professional responsibilities.
The short-term rental sector is tightly regulated in Portugal. Falling foul of its rules and regulations could see your home costing you money rather than earning you money. These tips will help you to avoid the pitfalls.
Your checklist for a golden visa in Portugal
Buying a €500,000 property can gain you that golden ticket to live in Portugal on your own terms, whether you're post-Brexit or never were an EU citizen. But time could be running out. Here is how you could get that coveted golden visa in Portugal. Portugal has...
Top reasons for attending a Spain property webinar
Buying a property in Spain might be on your radar whether it is now, soon or even in a couple of years time. A lot of our property buyers find information about buying a property in Spain available online to be overwhelming, conflicting, confusing or too often very...