Easter in Spain, known as Semana Santa, which translates to Holy Week, holds profound significance for the Spanish. It is one of the most essential Spanish festivals and is a time of reflection, devotion, and commemoration of the Passion of Christ. The traditions surrounding Easter in Spain are solemn and exuberant, creating a unique blend of religious fervour and cultural expression. A big part...
Sunshade Properties your fully registered and legal local estate agent is now offering a professional key holding service including property inspections. Below is a general price guide for our personal key holding service which includes 5 property inspections per year included in the price. Areas covered Benissa, Moraira and Benitachell. Each time we check your property we will send you an upate of...
Looking to live in Spain? The Non-Lucrative Visa offers non-EU nationals the opportunity to reside in the country without engaging in work or professional activities. It’s a great option for retirees, individuals with passive income, or anyone who can demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support themselves. The visa for non-working is not just a residency permit; it’s an opportunity...
On 2 January 2025, the Spanish Head of State announced a new law bringing an end to the ‘Spain Golden Visa’ program. The controversial program, officially known as the ‘Entrepreneurs’ Support Law,’ will officially close to new applicants on 3 April 2025. First introduced in 2013, the Golden Visa program enabled wealthy non-EU investors to attain Spain residency which can double as a way to...
Celebrated over two days, Spain’s annual Three Kings Festival (Fiesta de los Reyes) features colourful street parades, a delicious cake with a surprise hidden inside and a vibrant display of brightly illuminated costumes. On the evening of January 5th every year, Spanish towns and cities are given over to the colourful parades of the Dia de los Reyes, or the Kings’ Day – a celebration...
As of August 2, 2024, the new legislation for tourist rentals in the Comunidad Valenciana, the region that includes the provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castellon, is in force. The new law features the following guidelines: All rentals shorter than 11 days are considered tourist rentals Rentals of 11 days or longer are classified as seasonal rentals and are not covered by this...
Costa Blanca North in Spain. From Denia to Alicante, it is possible to enjoy a picturesque landscape of mountains and valleys that offer views of a breath-taking coastline. The Costa Blanca North is a popular part of Spain because of its great weather and fantastic beaches.Costa Blanca North has been deemed to be one of the healthiest places in the world to live, according to the World Health...
How To Buy A Property In Spain? | Contract Once agreement has been reached on price and other terms, firstly a reservation contract will be prepared. This is a short contract in which buyer and seller confirm their agreement of the sale and selling price. The purchaser is required to pay a deposit. This reservation fee usually ranges around €5,000 to 6,000 and €10,000 plus for the high end...