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New Car Emissions Badges in Spain 2023 Expat Tips Published: 14 December 2022 10:36 CET Updated: 08 April 2025 10:36 CET

Car owners in Spain should be aware of a new environmental badge that will come into effect on January 1, 2023. The badge will enable vehicles to be categorised based on their energy efficiency, with their impact on the environment taken into account.

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How Do I Know If A Traffic Fine In Spain Is Fake? Expat Tips Published: 13 December 2022 14:27 CET Updated: 08 October 2025 16:27 CET

From time to time, we hear of many online scams, however, those looking to exploit others do not solely rely on the internet. Recently, there have...

How To Register A Short-Term Holiday Rental Property In Andalusia Expat Tips Published: 02 December 2022 23:18 CET Updated: 29 April 2025 23:18 CET

If you own a property in Andalusia and want to rent it out to holidaymakers on a short-term basis, you're legally required to register it with the...

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Can You Leave A Rental Contract Early In Spain? Expat Tips Published: 30 November 2022 13:14 CET Updated: 08 May 2025 13:14 CET

As of 2025, more than 25% of residents in Spain are renting their home — a number that has steadily risen due to high property prices, tighter...

Do You Have To Take A Medical Examination When Applying For And Renewing A Spanish Driving Licence? Expat Tips Published: 28 November 2022 11:57 CET Updated: 07 October 2025 10:04 CET

Spanish admin can feel unfamiliar, and renewing or applying for a driving licence is no exception. Here’s the up-to-date answer on the medical...