Service & Legal
New tenancy law in Spain: These rules now apply on the Costa Blanca
Royal Decree-Law 26/2026, which had only been in force since 1 October, has been rejected by the Congress. 172 MPs voted in favour…
Law
The law in Spain explained in simple terms: rules, obligations, contracts, government departments, consumer protection, housing, employment and important legal issues for residents on the Costa Blanca.
Career & Finances
Unjustified cancellation on the Costa Blanca – rights & help
Dismissals are never pleasant – and under Spanish employment law, they are often more complex than many people realise.
Living in Spain
Costa Blanca life certificate – how it works for pensioners
Anyone who spends their retirement on the Costa Blanca lives where others go on holiday – between the sea, the mountains and…
Career & Finances
Autumn taxes on the Costa Blanca – deadlines and tips
Between Dénia and Villajoyosa, autumn traditionally marks the start of the local council tax collection period.
Mobility & Transport
Car breakdowns on the Costa Blanca – rules, risks and help
A car breakdown is always a nuisance.
Info
Squatters on the Costa Blanca – New laws, old problems
Along Spain’s coastline, it remains a recurring problem: the squatting of properties by so-called „okupas“. For owners, it is a nightmare –…
Purchase & Hire
Costa Blanca Rental 2025 – Rules & Opportunities
On the Costa Blanca, letting out property has become considerably more complicated, and the rules and opportunities are constantly changing.
Living in Spain
Legal disputes on the Costa Blanca – What you need to know
Sometimes a conversation is no longer enough – that’s when lawyers and the courts step in. Anyone living on the Costa Blanca…
Mobility & Transport
Driving licences in Spain – Who needs to exchange theirs and how
Anyone who moves their main residence to Spain will, sooner or later, have to sort out the matter of their driving licence.…
Service & Legal
New rental register in Spain – compulsory registration for holiday lettings
Since 1 July, the new European regulation on short-term lettings has been in force in Spain. It requires owners to register their…
Mobility & Transport
Parking tickets on the Costa Blanca – What to do if you receive a „Multa“
No sooner has the car been parked in the shade than a note flutters under the windscreen wiper – or worse still:…
Service & Legal
Capital gains tax for property owners – the key facts
The sale of a property on the Costa Blanca entails various tax obligations for property owners. One of these is the municipal…