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Renters In Spain: New Rules On Contract Extensions And Rent Increases

If you are currently renting a property in Spain, recent government measures may affect your rights, particularly if your rental contract is due to expire before 31 December 2027. Under a new temporary decree introduced in March 2026, tenants ma

Spain Monitors Fuel Prices, No Measures Yet Approved

Update: Measures approved. Link at the bottom of page.   Spain has not introduced any measures to address rising fuel prices at this time. According to the official position. As stated by the Prime Minister, “the Government of Spain is st

With Expected Price Hikes-best Prices For Petrol/diesel

We would like to thank Facua (consumer association) for this information received by email today. Hello Myra Cecilia, The queues that are forming at many petrol stations to fill up before the rise in oil prices reaches fuel prices are causing ce

Sms & Parcel Delivery Scams: What Consumers Need To Know

Consumer Advisory Article – Citizens Advice Spain Scam messages to mobile phones have increased dramatically in recent years. Criminals now target consumers through SMS, WhatsApp, and email using professionally designed messages that look like

Understanding Robocalls On Spanish Sims

Many people with Spanish SIMs may notice sudden bursts of strange calls from unknown numbers. These can be confusing, sometimes hundreds of calls a day and it’s natural to worry about scams or personal harassment. Here’s what you need to kno

Holiday Online Shopping: What To Do If Your Parcel Doesn’t Arrive Or The Goods Are Wrong

The holiday season is a peak time for online shopping, but unfortunately, it is also a period when consumers sometimes face problems such as parcels not arriving or items not matching their advertised description. Knowing your rights and acting

Padron Municipal Register Faqs

The padron law is a national law. Tow n halls should not make up regulations and should be aware of the law.     Q&A Q.  I reside in Spain and it is my habitual residence, Is it an obligation to register on the padrón? A.  All perso

Consumer Protection In The Eu

Consumer protection Find out how EU policies and laws protect and empower European consumers when they buy goods and services in the Union. Shopping Strong shopping rights, including a two-year guarantee and the right to withdraw. Travel Protec

Google Made Your Shopping More Expensive

When prices rise, we’re often told it’s down to inflation, fuel costs, or supply issues. But there’s another hidden factor that rarely gets mentioned: the cost of online advertising. And in Europe, one company has been driving those costs

Letter To Bank Regarding Expired Tie And Residency Rights

There is a letter in English for your understanding and a letter in Spanish for your bank. May need to open in word to edit or copy and paste.   TIE_Residency_Bank_Letter_EN_Template   TIE_Residency_Bank_Letter_ES_Template
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