gorillapassion
Australian looking for information about Spain
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About me
Australian
Speaks English,Spanish and French
Registration: 04 March 2017
Non EU Citizen, inheritance tax in Spain on Spanish assets by Johncar
I have a friend who would like to know the law which applies when [b]a non EU citizen, living in Spain leaves assets to non EU nationals living outside the EU. And when an EU national leaves assets to a non EU national (say in UK after ...
Unfortunately, in Spain you need to pay 'el impuesto de sucesion '(inheritance tax)first.And if u are not a resident you end up paying much more too as you won't be eligible for the 'bonificacion' (subsidy).In some regions the ... Read More
Which area has the best winter sun ? by fairy108
Hello I'm glad to be here .We are coming to spain in Feb next year to look around and find a place we like enough to buy .Im from the uk and I hate the winters here brrrrr.An odd know which area has the best winter sun .Thanks :)
Anyone looking for the sun in winter should live in the Canary Islands.I was in Tenerife this winter and the temperature hovered around the low 20s.I live in Sydney,Australia and our winters are definitely much colder than in Tenerife.It is true ... Read More
Moving to Alicante from Melbourne Australia 2018/19 by billyjack
Thank you for allowing us to join your group. My husband and I in the process of looking for an apartment to purchase with the view to moving out to Alicante soon. I guess we are interested to hear from other expats about their experiences in ...
Hi there.I live in Sydney but have dual citizenship.All I can say is get ready for Spanish bureaucracy which is a nightmare.It takes months to get anything done. I wish you well in your endeavour. Marie-Christine Read More
Tiler needed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
hi, the real estate agent that is going to look after my flat has already found me one.but thanks all the same. marie-christine Read More
Tiler needed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
hola a todos, can anyone recommend a tiler in santa cruz de tenerife? would be most appreciative. marie-christine Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
hi, if you open a bank account with the BBVA bank there are no fees as long as you open it online and not in person. you can also request a debit card online at the same time. to summarise :iif all your transactions are done online this account is ... Read More
Looking for reputable English speaking lawyer in Madrid
The title pretty much says it all.many thanks in advance. Read More
English speaking real estate agent in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
hi bhavna,what a great idea.many thanks Read More
English speaking real estate agent in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Thanks Bhavna.I at the point where I am too scared to hire anyone unless they come with a great recommendation.I live in Sydney, Australia and I need to know the agent will not take advantage of the fact I live so far away.It is tricky. Read More
English speaking real estate agent in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
I am looking for an honest and reliable real estate agent to manage my two bedroom apartment in Ofra.They must speak English.I would like to rent it out short term/long term to holidaymakers/long term expats. Read More