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Starting a B&B or campsite on the Costa Blanca, a dream or nightmare?

Do you dream of opening a hotel, a winery, an olive or oil mill or even a golf course on fallow land? You are certainly not the only one, as many people are considering realising ...

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Squatters (‘OKUPAS’) - origins, how to prevent and what has changed recently?

In Spain, squatting is one of the biggest annoyances for homeowners, next to tenants not making their payments. Squatters sometimes see their occupation as a protest or a way to ...

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The Property Register in Spain - What is it, and what is it for?

If you are planning to buy a house in Spain, it is good to know what the Property Register is and why it is so important. This is because this register plays a crucial role in ...

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Hidden defects, how does this work in Spain?

You've found your dream home, spent the first night there and you're in the kitchen getting breakfast ready to enjoy it on the terrace in the sunshine..... and there's no hot water ...

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Emigration & Integration

Applying for your NIE number in a few simple steps

Anyone looking to buy a house in Spain has probably heard about the NIE number. But what exactly is it? In which cases do you need it? And, importantly, what is the easiest way to ...

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