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Emergency Savings: What the Bank of Spain Recommends Expat Tips Published: 29 June 2022 10:55 CET Updated: 08 April 2025 10:55 CET

There’s no doubt that we are living in uncertain times, especially when it comes to our personal finances. With Spain’s rate of inflation currently sitting at around 10%, which is a 37-year high, the cost of living is naturally at the forefront of all of our minds. Nobody knows how recent...

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How to Deregister a Vehicle in Spain (2025 Guide) Expat Tips Published: 24 June 2022 19:08 CET Updated: 21 April 2025 19:08 CET

Thinking of removing your car from Spain’s road registry in 2025? Whether you’re scrapping an old vehicle, exporting it abroad, or taking it off...

The Two New ITV Tests Your Car Will Have To Pass From July Expat Tips Published: 23 June 2022 08:05 CET Updated: 17 October 2025 10:05 CET

From July 1, a new version of the Inspection Procedure Manual for all ITV stations will come into force, bringing new changes to the Technical...

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Which Line Should British Passport Holders Queue In At Spain’s Airports? Expat Tips Published: 13 June 2022 19:31 CET Updated: 01 August 2025 19:31 CET

With Brexit came confusion. This was then compounded by the Coronavirus pandemic which brought its own set of restrictions adding further stress for...

Drivers In Spain Warned That Carrying These Things On The Back Seat Could End With 200 Euro Fine Expat Tips Published: 09 June 2022 01:44 CET Updated: 30 January 2024 14:46 CET

There are many potential reasons for being fined while driving here in Spain. Many of them we have covered before such as playing your music too loud,...