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ELS-0029 · Travel · Spain
Can You Drive in Spain with a UK Licence? 2026 Rules for British Expats
British visitors can usually drive in Spain with a valid UK photocard licence, but residents face a six-month limit and should exchange an eligible UK lice…
Read this SecretELS-0028 · Residency · Spain
How to Get Your TIE Number in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide for British Expats
The TIE is the biometric residence card used by most British citizens living in Spain. This guide explains who needs one, how the process differs for pre- …
Read this SecretELS-0027 · Residency · Spain
What Are the New Rules for Expats Living in Spain in 2026?
Rules affecting British expats in Spain continue to change. This guide explains the practical checks to make around TIE cards, driving licences, healthcare…
Read this SecretELS-0026 · Money · Canary Islands
Canary Islands raises IGIC exemption threshold to €50,000: what autónomos need to know
The Canary Islands has increased the REPEP turnover threshold from €30,000 to €50,000. This could simplify IGIC for thousands of autónomos, but the loss of…
Read this SecretELS-0025 · Travel · Spain
Where Are British People Moving Abroad — and Which Country Is Right for You?
Australia, the UAE and the United States topped one international removals company’s list of destinations chosen by British movers in 2025. But popularity …
Read this SecretELS-0024 · Property & Home · Spain
Spain’s National Short-Term Rental Register Has Been Overturned: What Expats, Buyers and Property Owners Need to Know
Spain’s Supreme Court has overturned important parts of the national short-term rental register. But this does not mean holiday-let owners are suddenly fre…
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Could You Retire Abroad Without Speaking Another Language? What UK Retirees Should Consider
A recent article identified 11 affordable countries where English is widely spoken. But language and low living costs are only part of choosing the right r…
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Digital Wallet Scams: How One Telephone Call Can Give Criminals Access to Your Money
Criminals can add your bank card to their own digital wallet without taking the physical card. Here is how the scam works and what expats should do to prot…
Read this SecretELS-0021 · Money · Spain
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Not Guaranteed: What Expat Families Need to Understand
Your home, savings and pensions may look like a substantial legacy, but care costs, debts, taxes, property expenses and cross-border administration can red…
Read this SecretELS-0020 · Scams · Spain
Spanish Police Break Up €140 Million Cyber-Fraud Network: A Warning for Expats
Spanish police have dismantled a major international cyber-fraud network. Here are the warning signs expats should recognise before trusting a message, app…
Read this SecretELS-0019 · Healthcare · Canary Islands
High UV Levels in the Canary Islands: What Expats and Visitors Need to Know
The Canary Islands can experience very high and extreme UV radiation—even on breezy, cloudy or pleasantly cool days. Here is how expats, older residents an…
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Holiday Lets Are Concentrated in Just Nine Canary Islands Municipalities — What Does This Mean for Expats?
More than half of the Canary Islands’ advertised holiday lets are concentrated in just nine municipalities. Here is what the figures may mean for expats, h…
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