Renewing an NLV in 2026: The Insurance Rules That Changed
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Renewing an NLV in 2026: The Insurance Rules That Changed

Your non-lucrative visa renewal is not really a test of whether you still deserve to live in Spain. It is a test of whether your file matches what the extranjería office expects to…

04 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

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14 Days Cooling Off Rights in Spain for Expats: Law 22/2007

14 Days Cooling Off Rights in Spain for Expats: Law 22/2007

Yes, Spain gives you a statutory cooling-off period on most insurance bought at a distance: a statutory coolin…

02 Sep 2026 · 12 min read

Spain's September Rental Shake-Up: What Landlords Lose
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Spain's September Rental Shake-Up: What Landlords Lose

If you let a property in Spain, you have probably read that the rules change in September. They might. At the…

02 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

8% Insurance Premium Tax in Spain: What Expats and Small Businesses Must Check

8% Insurance Premium Tax in Spain: What Expats and Small Businesses Must Check

Spain charges Insurance Premium Tax at a standard rate of 8% on most non-life policies, and your insurer, not…

01 Sep 2026 · 7 min read

Put Medical Cover First: Annual vs Single Trip Cover for Spain Expats

Put Medical Cover First: Annual vs Single Trip Cover for Spain Expats

If you take three or more short trips a year, annual multi‑trip cover is usually cheaper and simpler. If you’r…

31 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

4 Steps Expats Take After Selling in Spain to Cancel Car Insurance

4 Steps Expats Take After Selling in Spain to Cancel Car Insurance

Once you have sold your car, tell your insurer in writing and attach proof of the sale — the signed contrato d…

30 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Save up to €450 on scooter vs motorcycle insurance in Spain for expats

Save up to €450 on scooter vs motorcycle insurance in Spain for expats

The legal minimum, compulsory civil liability, costs the same whether you ride a 50cc scooter or a 1000cc moto…

30 Aug 2026 · 11 min read

2–6 Weeks: Life Insurance Medical Exam in Spain for Expats

2–6 Weeks: Life Insurance Medical Exam in Spain for Expats

Spain’s insurance law does not require a medical exam for life insurance. Under Ley 50/1980, you must answer a…

29 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

Costa Blanca Insurance Guide for Expats
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Costa Blanca Insurance Guide for Expats

A Costa Blanca property is insured differently from a house in Kent, and not because Spanish policies are wors…

29 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

€60 or private? Public vs private healthcare for Spain expats

€60 or private? Public vs private healthcare for Spain expats

If you’re a legal resident who qualifies through employment, RETA or the S1 form, the public system (SNS) cove…

29 Aug 2026 · 11 min read

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