Creating a lasting home aesthetic is an art form that balances timeless design principles with personal flair. A well-crafted aesthetic should evolve gracefully over the years while reflecting the unique tastes and lifestyles of its inhabitants. Here’s how to achieve a timeless yet adaptable look for your home. Begin with a Vision A cohesive aesthetic...

Dual citizenship means that you are a legal citizen in two countries, which allows you to own property in both. This is a great advantage, as it opens up possibilities for different markets and legal protections. But owning property across borders is not without its challenges, including the myriad differences in understanding diverse laws, taxes,...

Spain remains a popular destination for people planning work or retire abroad. Many plan to buy a property as they make Spain their new permanent or long-term home. Buying property in Spain is unlike buying in the UK or the US and it is important to understand the processes involved and risks faced. This guide...

The nights are drawing in and the weather’s getting colder and wetter in the UK. Mid to late autumn is the time of year when people in the UK naturally begin to think about winter and take steps to prepare for it. Not everyone does, of course, which can prove to be a huge mistake....

There are many advantages to renting rather than buying in Spain and it is worth considering renting initially even if you plan to buy. How do you find a rental property, what are your options and how does the rental process work? Here we set out what you need to know before renting in Spain...

Transactions in Spain, including buying property, are subject to taxes, whether you are resident in Spain or not. It is also not impacted by whether you are an individual or incorporated with a legal entity. This is because fiscal activities such as these go toward the state budget and must therefore be paid off promptly...

Have you ever wondered which locations are the best for property investment? With so many property options available worldwide, knowing where to invest your time and money can make all the difference. By highlighting the top locations with the most favourable conditions for property investment, we’ll make your job easier by helping you find the...

Although the Spanish property market and mortgage process may be different from what you are used to at home, it is possible for foreigners and expats to buy and get a mortgage in Spain. However not all banks – and certainly not all mortgage brokers – follow the procedures of the recently regulated mortgage market...

Prospective expats and holiday home buyers have been offered expert tips and advice to prevent them from making easily avoidable mistakes during the property buying process. From planning viewing trips in the height of summer to ignoring each country’s basic legal requirements, overseas property experts at YourOverseasHome.com have issued advice to highlight eight of the most...

Are you thinking of purchasing property in Spain? Your tax situation will be different depending on whether or not you are considered to be tax resident in Spain. This technical article looks in some detail at the different taxes which may apply to you, depending on how your purchase is structured. This article was written exclusively for Expat...

Are you looking to buy property in Spain? Whether you’re an expat resident, a regular visitor or a holiday landlord, owning a Spanish villa can be a huge asset. And before you say ‘but Brexit’, let’s just explain for the avoidance of doubt that the Spanish property market has always been popular with British (and...

Even though UK base rate has begun to fall and so therefore have buy to let mortgage costs, rental costs grew on average by 17% in 2022 and by 5.7% in the year to June 2024, according to Zoopla, a property portal. These figures are well above average UK Consumer Price Index inflation, which for...