Guides, tips, and clear answers on insurance for expats in Spain.

Yes, almost every private health policy sold in Spain carries waiting periods, known as carencias, for non-eme…
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A villa on the northern Costa Blanca is usually the most valuable thing its owner will ever insure, and it is…
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The last week of August is when the summer owners lock up and fly home, and the house goes dark until Easter.…
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Yes, private health insurance is tax deductible in Spain, but only within strict boundaries. If you’re self-em…
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Continente (buildings) insurance covers the structure of your Spanish property, the walls, roof, fixed kitchen…
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If you bought a V16 beacon in a rush last December, there is a fair chance it is sitting in your glovebox doin…
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Call your insurer’s 24/7 claims line the moment damage happens, then act to stop it getting worse. Turn off th…
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Buying on the Costa del Sol usually means arranging insurance in a language you half-speak, against risks you…
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Whether Spain treats your vehicle as commercial (N1) or personal (M1) determines your registration tax, your V…
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