Property Guides

A walk down the aisles of Spanish supermarkets

Where should you go for your favourite brand of English tea? Can you get horseradish sauce? With so many supermarkets in Spain, which might offer what you want?   There certainly is no lack of supermarkets in Spain, every town will have several. For example, the town of Palafrugell in Catalonia with a population of nearly 23,000 currently boasts 10, some large others small.

Will the British still be able to go to Europe freely?

Citizens from outside the EU may need to apply to enter and this could include British people, even Spanish residents. What could this mean?   There has been talk about British citizens having to apply for a visa waiver to enter the EU after Britain finally breaks with Europe following the referendum in June. The ETIAS programme is already in the pipeline for non-EU citizens, designed for tighter security within the EU and similar to the system already used in the United States. There will be a fee attached to any application, which will apply to each person travelling, adding to the cost

Your Mini Guide to Spanish Culture and Customs

Shouting at a waiter, paying the bill for everyone, conjuring up a surname, having two breakfasts and avoiding certain Tuesdays are all part of Spanish culture. Learn how to get involved.   Visiting Spain on holiday is one thing, living in Spain is quite another. There are many things you will need to get used to once you move, especially Spanish culture. We take a light-hearted look at some of the differences between the British and Spanish ways of doing things.

Is Brexit affecting British citizens in Spain?

Since neither the British government nor European ministers are ready to talk, for the British in Spain, life is continuing much as before and British interest in buying property in Spain remains strong.  

Has the Referendum result made Spain a buyer’s market?

Some British owners in Spain have been spooked by Brexit and, keen to sell up quickly, are reducing their asking prices or may well be open to cheeky offers… especially as they will now they will receive more sterling for their euro when they transfer it back to the UK.  

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