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Driving Licence Fine Appealed Successfully

CAB Spain was asked by one of her members to assess the validity of a fine received for not having changed a UK licence for a Spanish driving permit. Member RJC was stopped in La Linea for having a headlight out and fined on one of the first day

Schengen: Regulation Amending Schengen Borders

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 77(2)(b) and (e) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Permanent Residency Vs Residency Live On Radio

Myra Cecilia from C.A.B Spain will be talking live on the Bill Padley “Lets Talk” show on Monday April 4th 11.15 am till 12 noon. Permanent-residence_Spain_2016-04-04_ Topics discussed: Permanent residency vs non permanent residency,

Good News On The Mortgage Front With The (esis)

Your Europe says “Hunting for a new home? Looking for the best mortgage loan? As of today, the different lenders must provide you with the European Standardised Information Sheet (ESIS) in order for you to easily compare their offers. Discover

Drivers With Valid Uk Driving Licences Fined Illegally

We at CAB Spain have been writing and informing citizens in Spain about the validity or not of the non Spanish EU driving licences. We have received many emails and posts asking for advice and assistance by many who are not sure whether or not t

Tenants Obliged To Pay Tax On Rentals

Update. In the new amendments of the rental law of 2019, this tax has been abolished. While ignorance of the law does not exempt compliance, legal principle established in the art. 6.1 of the Civil Code, it is true that many tenants have been ca

Perks For Residents Registering On The Padron In Andalucia

For full information, visit the GOV.UK website. Please be aware that by accepting the grants or reductions (subvenciones) such as on the annual IBI bills, that you will have to declare this on your annual resident tax returns. Those who are exem

No More Bulk Rechargable Lithium-ion Batteries In Hold Of Passenger Aircrafts

The ICAO (the International Civil Aviation Organisation) Council has issued a press release on the 22nd of February announcing that as of April 1st this year cargo shipments of lithiumion batteries are no longer allowed on passengers flights. W

October Strikes

More strikes announced, both railways and airport related. Railways UPDATE 19.9.2015: partial Renfe strikes, during 2 hours every shift, on October 2,9, 16 and 23.  00.00-02.00 hrs, 13.00-15.00 hrs and 20.00-22.00 hrs on all mentioned days. Mi

Investors, Were You Mis-sold A Bank Investment Product?

The Spanish Supreme Court has obliged a bank to refund the sum of 279,000 euros to a client who was sold bonds in a Lehman Brothers product without telling the investor of the risks associated with the investment. The judge also overturns the ju
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