In this episode, Vernon and I discuss the devastating floods that have hit the Valencia region. If you are planning to visit Valencia, take advice as to whether or not you should visit. If you are traveling past Valencia, give it a wide berth. If you want to donate, there are a number of ways in which you can do it.
Nov 02, 2024•30 min
In this episode John talks to Kevin a British expat who runs a E mountain bike and gravel bike business near Valencia, Spain. John then talks to Inara from Lumon Pay about all things currency conversion. Followed by a discussion on the 90/180 days rule and tax residency in Spain. For more details on E mountain biking www.emtbadventuresvalencia.co.uk whatsapp 00447979655259. To contact Inara from Lumon Pay inara@lumonpay.com If you need legal help buying a property in Spain, a Spanish visa, or Sp...
Oct 24, 2024•49 min
In this episode John talks to Vernon about things to consider before you buy a property here in Spain, we do not talk about the legal side. Then a bit of a role reversal Carley interviews John about Spanish visas. If you would like Spanish legal advice www.justlawsolicitors.com To get a copy of Vernon´s book a tick in the box https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun-ebook/dp/B0CVZZW9NT If you would like to get in touch with Carley re starting a business in Spain https://www.instagram.com/iam...
Oct 08, 2024•59 min
In this episode, I talk to Marisa about her trip to Cadiz, the 400th anniversary of the Danish Consulate party which you can attend. I then talk to Jasmine from Australia who has bought a house in Granada, Spain for 30,000 euros. I then speak to Oz author of the Move to Spain ebook about his new property portal and somehow we talk about a possible Move to Spain bus tour. If you would like to attend the party for the Danish Consulate on 05.10.24 in Malaga tickets are 55 euros and you can get one ...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode I talk about Leon and Galicia. I then talk to Jo who bought an old farmhouse for 39,000 euros. We discuss the property, gardening, and basic solar. If you would like to contact Just Law Solicitors for legal advice in Spain, taxes, visas and property; www.justlawsolicitors.com We are always looking for guests and sponsors. Join the Move to Spain Facebook group, and give us a follow on TIKTOK @justlawsolicitors
Sep 16, 2024•43 min
I talk about the mountains of Leon in Spain. I then talk to Vernon about the infrastructure which is in place for digital nomads here in Spain. Then I speak to Carley Chaplin about Business Consultancy and Development and bringing a family from the UK to Barcelona. You can reach Carley www.instagram.com/iamcarleychaplin and www.tiktok.com/@carleychaplin If you would like to read Vernon´s book https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun-ebook/dp/B0CVZZW9NT Finally if you would like legal advice ...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode we talk to Marisa senior lawyer and Consul for Denmark about cold soup in Spain, a party in Nerja, and 400 years of the Danish Consulate in Malaga. We then talk to realtor / estate agent Gareth Holt about selling property in Spain, we discuss property in Benissa and pineapples the wrong way up in Mercadona. If you need to get in touch with Gareth if you´re buying or selling a property (3%) https://www.garethholtpropertygroup.es/ If you need legal advice in Spain www.justlawsolici...
Sep 01, 2024•52 min
I speak to registered Estate Agent / Realtor Gareth Holt. We talk about an example of a restaurant business for sale in Spain. We also talk about the village of Relleu in Alicante, Spain. Gareth goes into some detail about property prices. You can visit his website https://www.garethholtpropertygroup.es/ I then talk to Vernon Pearce about things to think about before you Move to Spain, we don´t mention visas. You can get Vernon´s book Á tick in the box´ here; https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Marisa & John talk about Benalmadena on the south coast of Spain. John then talks to Mat who moved from the UK to the extreme west of Galicia in the north west of Spain. Mat has some holiday accommodation www.sosegosoruxo.com he also owns Taxi 6 Muxia. Vernon will be back on the podcast soon. In the meantime you can his book about moving to Spain here: https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun-ebook/dp/B0CVZZW9NT If you need advice re buying a property in Spain, Spanish visas and Spanish ...
Aug 18, 2024•56 min
In this episode we talk to Anna the specialist visa lawyer at www.justlawsolicitors.com about working from home in Spain under the Digital Nomad Visa ´DNV´. Then podcast regular Vernon tells us all about the origin of the famous menu del dia in Spain. You can get Vernon´s book Á tick on the box´ here; https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun-ebook/dp/B0CVZZW9NT If you´re looking to move to Spain we have specialist, Visa, Property, and Tax lawyers and we have been here in Spain since 1992....
Aug 09, 2024•37 min
In this episode we talk to Ana our Specialist visa lawyer, about the Golden Visa and the options available when it ends. We then talk to Areti Mallidou a Move to Spain regular about all things relating to health insurance here in Spain. You can contact her www.healthinsurancevisaspain or find her in the Move to Spain facebook group. If you need legal advice in Spain re buying a property, visas or taxes get in touch with us www.justlawsolicitors.com we have been here in Spain since 1992. Thanks f...
Jul 31, 2024•42 min
John & Marisa talk about Lanjeron, hot springs, different regions in Spain & selfies outside the office. John talks to Inara from www.lumonpay.com about changing money to buy a property. John and Vernon the discuss the cost of living here in Spain. Don´t forget you can get Vernon´s book here; https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun-ebook/dp/B0CVZZW9NT As always if you need legal advice in Spain re visasa, taxes and buying a property have a look at our website www.justlawsolicitors.c...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we talk to Ana the Specialist visa lawyer at Just Law Solicitors about the non lucrative visa ´NLV´ basically a visa open to all for coming to Spain without working. We then speak to Maaike from Mortage Direct about getting a mortgage in Spain https://mortgagedirectsl.com/about-us/maaike-van-ruitenbeek/ If you do buy a property in Spain take independent legal advice from someone like us. www.justlawsolicitors.com We then hear from Vernon about day-to-day life here in Spain from t...
Jul 18, 2024•54 min
Spain voted the best to live by internations. John and Vernon discuss healthcare with an emphasis on the public system which people can join. Oz talks about his move to Spain book which is free to download. We talk about eating, siestas, kissing and olive oil. Then we hear from Caroline a Canadian from Toronto who is thinking about moving to Spain. You can visit her website. www.carolinegoldhar.ca If you can help the animal sanctuary have a listen to episode 12.5. You can download Vernon´s book ...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 29 min
In this episode John talks to Marisa about tipping in Spain, tourist licences, and the man who owned all the snow in the Sierra Nevada. John then talks to James Bretherton from the James Spanish School and we hear from Vernon Pearce author of a tick in the box a book about living on the Costa Blanca in Spain. This is an area of Spain that really does have everything. Links for James Spanish School https://jamesspanishschool.com/culture-clips/ and https://jamesspanishschool.com/my-course-philosop...
Jul 01, 2024•54 min
In this episode I talk about the drive from Malaga to Alicante, and Alicante itself. I then speak to John Neal a former Marine who moved to Spain some 20 years ago. John works for www.capereed.es a global company specialising in timber constructions with thatched roofs. Following this Vernon Pearce tells us about his book Á tick in the box´ about retiring to Spain in 2007 with his wife Celia from their home in Hampshire, England. This is the story of how they achieved this and tells of their man...
Jun 18, 2024•53 min
Today we have a plea for help from a Spanish animal charity located in Alhaurín el Grande in Malaga. www.todosloscaballosdelmundo.com . Concordia runs all the horses in the world charity CIF no. G92703669. The Charity was established in 1997 and currently has 66 horses, 88 cats, 27 dogs, 10 ferrets, 11 turtles, and an assortment of other animals. Concordia relies solely on donations to run the 78,000m2 19 acre sanctuary. She made a call to our senior lawyer Marisa Moreno Castillo who is also the...
Jun 12, 2024•26 min
We hear from Ana one of the Paralegals at Just Law Solicitors talking about her home city of Cordoba and then we talk to Greig Hayes of Hayes Homes about 5 properties he has for sale on the Costa Del Sol. Property 1 - 2 bed 1 bath apartment - Riviera del Sol (Mijas Costa) - 239,000€ https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/2-bed-apartment-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-gtxg Property 2 - 2 bed 2 bath apartment - La Cala de Mijas (Mijas Costa) - 239,000€ https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/2-bed-apartment...
Jun 06, 2024•52 min
We start by talking to Marisa Moreno Castillo lawyer Consul of Denmark about buying a property here in Spain. Sean and John then interview the deputy mayor of Fuengirola, a popular destination for people making a new life in Spain. John then talks about why you should have a Spanish will.
Jun 04, 2024•38 min
In this episode Sean and John talk to Shiva a Canadian who has moved to Spain. John talks to the senior lawyer at Just Law Solicitors about the Extremadura, the fair in Seville and Cordoba. John discusses non EU citizens moving from another EU country to Spain. If you need legal advice re property purchases, visas and taxes in Spain www.justlawsolicitors.com.
May 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode we speak to Belen Batalla one of the partners at Just Law Solicitors about buying a property here in Spain. Our John Towell talks about if it is really the end of the Golden Visa in Spain. If you are buying a property here in Spain or you need a visa get in touch with us at www.justlawsolicitors.com we have been advising our clients since 1992. Always take independent legal advice before you buy your new home in Spain.
May 09, 2024•32 min
All about Cave Living in Spain, and John our Director of Legal and Sean our Marketing and Business Development Manager talk about the siesta competition. Also should you have an independent lawyer? Visit our website www.justlawsolicitors.com If you´re interested in buying a cave house in Spain head over to Rusticom and speak to Nick https://www.rusticom.co.uk/m/es/ visit the youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiEO0Z6CNFOloCi7O1uLFZA
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
If you've been looking for a reason to escape to quiet northern Spain (while getting paid for it), there's never been a better time! Plus, skiing season is back! This week we have a special interview with property specialist and real estate expert Gareth Holt of the Gareth Holt property group. If you've ever considered moving to the east coast of Spain, Gareth has some wisdom to share with you! Visit Gareth's website at: https://www.garethholtpropertygroup.es/ https://www.facebook.com/garethholt...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome back! This week we sat down with former Mijas Councillor Bill Anderson who explains to us the basics of the Spanish political system, and how local politics can affect your life in Spain. During our Questions segment, John Towell gives his advice on the best way to find a property in Spain. You can find Bill's books here: https://www.amazon.es/stores/Bill-Anderson/author/B00KNX56HQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Background music credit: Fesliyan Studi...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week in our very special double interview feature we have Álvaro Toro, a Notary based in Fuengirola to answer all of our questions about the Notary System in Spain. We ask him what a Notary does, and if they recommend using an independent lawyer (Spoiler alert: yes, they do). After a quick break, John Towell sits with Marisa Moreno Castillo to talk about the importance of having a Spanish Will, and what makes it different to having a Will in another country! We hope you enjoy this double in...
Mar 05, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we take a look at National Geographic's list of the top 25 beaches in Spain (which includes a comically named beach!) and have a very interesting conversation with local real estate legend Greig Hayes from Hayes Homes. Greig's Website: https://www.hayeshomes.es/about Link to the property that Greig mentioned: https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/2-bed-ground-flat-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-jkzq If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a story you'd like to share, send us an e...
Feb 23, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Episode 3! This week, as usual, we take a look at some of the latest news in Spain. From Airport expansions to large investments, regional Spain is becoming better connected every year. John takes a look at the cost of living in Spain in the main areas: the supermarket, bills, gas/petrol, and of course, eating out. To end the episode John takes us through his most recent visit to have his car pass the ITV, and in the process lets you know how to book an appointment, and what to expect while you'...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In our second episode we take a look at some of this weeks latest news: From changes in rental property law to the introduction of ATM legislation across the country. The main event is an interview with Lisa Rose Wright (Galauthor), a British expat and author who has spent nearly two decades living in Galicia. She tells about her renovation of 200 year old stone farm house, self-sufficient lifestyle, and gives us some of her best tips for enjoying a Northern Spanish lifestyle! Join Move to Spain...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of Move to Spain: The Podcast. This week, John Towell, Director of Legal for Just Law Solicitors and Sean take on the latest news in Spain and answer your top legal questions about moving to Spain. Specialist Immigration Lawyer Ana Liabina joins as a guest to discuss some of her most frequently asked questions in the world of visas. Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Background Music
Jan 30, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1