The Great ‘Expat vs. Immigrant’ Dust-Up: It’s Time to Face the Music (and the Dictionary) Right then. Put down your lukewarm cup of imported PG Tips and pull up a chair. We need to have a chat. If you’ve spent more than five minutes on any “Brits in Spain” Facebook…
Category: Expat Tips and Resources
Housing and Accommodation
Who’s Really Buying Property in Spain
Who’s Really Buying Property in Spain – And Why Prices Keep Going Up. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently criticized the housing market, specifically condemning seasonal lets as “speculation and greed“. Every time Spanish house prices come up, the same argument explodes online. “It’s the Airbnb landlords.”“It’s the banks.”“It’s the…
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Spanish Football And The Money
Spanish football represents far more than just a sport in Spain—it’s a cultural obsession that dominates conversations in every bar, office, and family gathering across the country. From the global powerhouses of Real Madrid and Barcelona through to passionate regional clubs like Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis, Spanish football combines…
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𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧: “𝐖𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞”
There are accidents. There are unfortunate coincidences. And then there’s going on a programme literally designed to make you buy a property abroad… and being absolutely outraged when you do exactly that. This week’s headline belongs firmly in the British Logic Hall of Fame: 𝘼 𝙋𝒍𝙖𝒄𝙚 𝙄𝒏 𝑻𝙝𝒆 𝑺𝙪𝒏: “𝑾𝙚…
Expat Tips and Resources
Spain’s Holiday Roads – Drink, Drugs & Driving
Spain’s Holiday Roads: The Real Danger Isn’t the Weather — It’s the “I’m Fine” Driver If you’ve lived in Spain for more than five minutes, you’ll know the festive season comes with three guarantees: jamón everywhere, someone insisting you try their homemade liqueur, and the DGT reminding us not to…
Expat Tips and Resources
V16 Beacons 2026 Update And Warning Triangle Info,
A bit of an update regarding the rumopurs on social media about certain beacons now being made illegal. I have also added an update regarding the use of the beacon together with the warning triangle. V16 Beacons 2026 Update: Calm Down Everyone, It’s Not the End of Motoring as We…
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New Year And New Toll Charges
Happy New Year! Yes, The Toll Roads Are More Expensive Too Because of course they are. Nothing says “Welcome to the New Year” quite like discovering that while you were busy finishing the last of the turrón, Spain quietly put the toll road prices up as well. From January 1st,…
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Dry January: The Expat Version
Every January, the same conversation happens in expat circles across Spain. “This year,” someone announces, usually on January 1st around 10:14am, “I’m doing Dry January.” Nods follow. Supportive murmurs. Someone says, “Good for you.”Nobody actually believes it. Because Dry January in Spain is… ambitious. Take Bob. Bob starts strong. He’s…
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New Year’s Resolutions In Spain
AKA The Great Expat New Year Resolution Delusion Every January 1st, without fail, the British expats of Spain wake up filled with hope, optimism, and a dangerous amount of confidence. “This is the year,” they say, clutching a coffee like it’s a legally binding contract.“This is the year I learn…
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The Pellet Burner vs Log Burner Debate
(Or: Choose Your Winter Struggle) Winter in Spain does something strange to British expats. It turns us into part-time heating engineers with very strong opinions. At some point — usually around your third cold evening indoors wearing a hat — you find yourself drawn into The Great Stove Debate. Pellet…