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Permanent Residence Status Radio Interview On Tre.

Radio interview needs to be downloaded to listen. Will try to provide a different format when someone can offer to assist. permanent-residence_spain_2016-04-04_

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

Spanish Nationality For Sephardic Jews

The right for Sephardic Jews who originated in Spain to claim Spanish nationality which had been denied to them for some years has been reinstated. This is by the law 12/2015 24 June. Spain to correct the injustice of 1492 when the Sephardic Jew

How To Act When Emergency Vehicle Approaches?

Emergency vehicles should be given right of way, everyone will know that and the Traffic Reglament, articles 67 and 68 confirms that. General rule is that you should move as far to the right as possible, or even bring your vehicle to a standstil

Vehicles Without Insurance – Dgt/trafico Campaign To Alert And Fine

DGT/Trafico started a campaign in January 2016, actively cross checking their vehicle database with that of the combined Insurance Companies to check for vehicles that are registered as ´road worthy´ but do not have insurance. Sending out not

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
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