Spain’s extraordinary regularisation, introduced by Royal Decree 316/2026 of 14 April, is now producing results. Applicants are beginning to receive formal resolutions granting temporary residence, and our office has just seen one of the f
SPAIN APPROVES SWEEPING HOUSING DECREE: RENT CAPS, EVICTION FREEZE AND TAX BREAKS FOR TENANTS
Update, 7 October 2026
On 2 October, Congress repealed both housing decrees described in this article. On 6 October, the government re-approved them, a
Name and Shame Groups in Spain, Who Is Actually Liable When a Post Is Defamatory
Facebook groups and pages built around exposing or criticising named individuals, landlords, business owners, community figures, expats, have become common in Spain
It started with one post. A member, a non-EU national married to an EU citizen, but not resident and so without a residence card, asked a simple question: which lane are they actually entitled to use? To date, that question has drawn nearly 70 c
Editor’s note (16 August 2026): This article originally stated that the passport stamping exemption under Article 11(3)(g) of the Schengen Borders Code covered both Directive 2004/38/EC residence card holders and UK nationals under the Withdra
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is now in operation across the Schengen Area, recording the entry and exit of non-EU travellers.
However, if you hold a biometric residence card issued by an EU country, you are not subject to EES registration. You sh
Note* This legislation has since been repealed.
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 tempo
Individuals who hold both British and Spanish nationality face a complex reality. Legally, they are British citizens and entitled to the rights of British nationality. In practice, however, exercising those rights can be constrained by administr
Many British residents in Spain believe that if a partner becomes ill or unable to communicate, they must arrange a Power of Attorney. However, when it comes to medical decisions, Spain has a much simpler system known as voluntad Vital Anticipad
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
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