Drought in Europe: Spain’s Water Storage Advantage
How reservoirs help countries cope with dry periods: Spain compared with France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria. When drought in Europe is discussed, Spain often features among the countries most exposed. However, climate risk and the capacity to respond to it are different issues. A country may receive less rainfall yet have infrastructure that […]
Wealth tax cut: The PP-Vox government raises the exemption threshold to €2 million, resulting in a €62 million revenue loss.
The Popular Party and the far-right formation impose their majority and pass the Accompaniment Law, completing the Budget Law. PP and Vox are advancing in the extension of the “national priority” advocated by the far-right party within the Valencian regulatory framework. This Friday, they imposed their majority (40 and 13 deputies, respectively) and approved the […]
Increase of U.S buyers in Spain Real Estate market – 2026
American Buyers in Spain: Why US Demand for Spanish Property Is Growing and What Buyers Need to Know in 2026 The profile of foreign property buyers in Spain is changing. For many years, international demand for Spanish residential property was dominated by buyers from neighbouring European countries and Northern Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, Germany, […]
Positive news for Spanish owners against illegal occupation- Okupas
Enhanced Legal Certainty for Real Estate Investment: Spain’s Supreme Court Clarifies the Legal Framework Against Squatting Purchasing a second home in Spain remains one of the most attractive lifestyle and wealth-management decisions for individuals and investors across Europe and worldwide. The climate, international connectivity, and high standard of living make Spain’s coastal regions and premier […]
New Garbage Tax Valencia city
New Valencia City Council Waste Collection Charge: Payment and Direct Debit Valencia City Council has begun issuing notices for the new Charge for the Municipal Collection and Transport of Solid Urban Waste, commonly referred to as the waste collection charge, refuse collection charge or rubbish collection charge. This charge is a municipal levy that is […]
Moving to Spain from the United States? How Your 401(k), 403(b), Traditional IRA and Roth IRA May Be Taxed in Spain
Planning Your Move to Spain: Don’t Overlook Your U.S. Retirement Accounts Every year, we receive enquiries from Americans, dual nationals, and Spanish citizens returning from the United States who are planning to relocate to Spain. A typical question is the following: “My wife and I are working in the United States and are considering different […]
Spanish Supreme Court cancels NRA- Número de Registro Único de Alquileres
Spain’s Supreme Court strikes down the national short-term rental registry: what landlords must do now Spain’s Supreme Court has annulled the national single registry for short-term rentals, introduced by Royal Decree 1312/2024, after finding that the central government overstepped its powers by creating a state-level registry that overlapped with regional tourist accommodation registers. The ruling […]
Why a foreign non-resident with a property in Spain should have a digital certificate
Why a foreign non-resident with a property in Spain should have a digital certificate Owning a second home in Spain is a great advantage, but it also involves a number of practical responsibilities: taxes, municipal bills, official notifications, administrative procedures, cadastral checks, possible fines, authorisations, changes of personal details, and communication with public authorities. For […]
Opening a Spanish Bank Account as a US Resident: Tips and hurdles
Opening a Spanish Bank Account as a U.S. Resident: Tips and Hurdles A practical guide for Americans who need banking access in Spain Opening a Spanish bank account as a U.S. resident can be useful if you are buying property, applying for a visa, paying Spanish utilities, receiving rental income, managing an inheritance, or preparing […]
Inheritance Tax in Spain vs. USA: Key differences for heirs
Inheritance Tax in Spain vs. USA: Key Differences for Heirs A simple guide for American heirs with assets or family ties in Spain When an inheritance involves both the United States and Spain, one of the first questions is usually: where are taxes paid? The answer is not always simple, because the two countries follow […]