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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Spain
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Agency fees? by MTMT
I have been looking at some postings on websites like idealista, and it turns out that those postings from agencies, the real estate agency is asking an agency fee of 1-2 months rent! I understand they're doing a job - but this is a bit ...

As far as I know, this is pretty standard in Spain. We've paid such fees for all three of the places we've rented. While I agree that it is a lot of money for drawing up a contract, and in other countries it would be the owner paying the ... Read More


Heater for inside by Kim1966
Hi Im about to buy a flat in Torrevieja Spain and going there in February to do signature and notary etc. Im thinking to stay a few days in my "new" flat, my question is that since this place has no heating at all and no aircon, what is ...

I've only ordered things off the website that were actually sold and delivered by Carrefour and all has been delivered within the stated time. I couldn't comment on the other sellers there. Probably the same as on Amazon - some good, some ... Read More


Taxes for US citizens? by happier°µÍø½ûÇø
I'm considering moving to Spain and one concern is taxes since as per US law, I'll still have to pay US income tax. 1. Is Spain like Canada where I only have to pay the difference? (So if I'm paying 17% US income tax and Canadian income ...

If you're really only taking home 9% of what you/your company earn, which seems unlikely given that for one you are surely also charging VAT on the end product or services you sell and not only on what you buy in, you probably need a new ... Read More


Heater for inside by Kim1966
Hi Im about to buy a flat in Torrevieja Spain and going there in February to do signature and notary etc. Im thinking to stay a few days in my "new" flat, my question is that since this place has no heating at all and no aircon, what is ...

Hi Kim, I'm in Malaga but I ordered it online for delivery from the Carrefour website. It was this one: https://www.carrefour.es/radiador-de-aceite-orbegozo-2500e/2036578342/p You can order click & collect if it's available in your ... Read More


Interesting customs and traditions in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Spain? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...

Perhaps not really a custom, but feeding into what Culebronchris said a bit, from my experience, the Spanish are very deferential to "authority" figures in everyday situations. I'll often hear people going into shops, even big ... Read More


Heater for inside by Kim1966
Hi Im about to buy a flat in Torrevieja Spain and going there in February to do signature and notary etc. Im thinking to stay a few days in my "new" flat, my question is that since this place has no heating at all and no aircon, what is ...

I've been happy with the electric plug-in radiator we bought from Carrefour. Seems to do the job and we haven't yet had to go beyond the 1000w setting (it goes up to 2500w). Not sure how it would compare to a gas heater in terms of energy ... Read More


NIE Sign-Up Problems: Self-Employed by daveunt
Hi all, I am having some problems signing up as self-employed in Spain and wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience and/or has a solution. My original plan was to obtain an NIE number using the EX-15 form, then sign up at the Hacienda, ...

Hi John, I have finally completed the process, so this can perhaps act as a guide for those who are unable to easily obtain a NIE through the EX-15 form. - First, I went to the Comisaria with the EX-15 form completed. I told them that I wanted to ... Read More


NIE Sign-Up Problems: Self-Employed by daveunt
Hi all, I am having some problems signing up as self-employed in Spain and wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience and/or has a solution. My original plan was to obtain an NIE number using the EX-15 form, then sign up at the Hacienda, ...

Thanks for your reply. What I was referring to isn't a temporary NIE but a temporary NIF. Obviously your NIF is usually your NIE but there exists the possibility for the Hacienda to provide a temporary NIF if you have applied for a NIE but need ... Read More

NIE Sign-Up Problems: Self-Employed
Hi all, I am having some problems signing up as self-employed in Spain and wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience and/or has a solution. My original plan was to obtain an NIE number using the EX-15 form, then sign up at the Hacienda, ... Read More