

gioFom
English expat in Spain
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4
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English
Registration: 31 August 2021
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Opening a bank account as an expat in Spain by lmanyoni55
Some months ago I asked the Forum for advice on settling in Spain. We have been winding down our life since then and are now ready. This week we are in Asturius, house hunting! It has been unpleasant and depressing. Estate agents are not ...

@lmanyoni55 First rule when you move to Spain, rent first for at least 6 months, that give you the opportunity to look for a house without rushing about.Regarding opening a Spanish bank account, I haven’t yet, I’ve got an internet ... Read More


Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo
Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...

Ciao FabioYou don’t need a Spanish bank account to buy a house. I use an internet bank account, Wise which it’s a Belgium based bank, very low charges and I used to to buy a Spanish car. I will buy a house in the next few months and ... Read More


Cost of living in Spain in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Spain or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...

@Cheryl Hi, I will be moving to Valencia the 19 April so I can’t really comment yet. Maybe in 3-4 months I will be in a better position.Giovanni Read More