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John speaks to Connie and Mark who made the move to rural Trevélez in the Alpujarras in Spain. They came via Portugal and now spend their summers in the high Alpujarras. Is Trevélez the perfect place to spend the summer in Spain? If you need legal advice in Spainhttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com

Due to all the short sensational posts, we felt we had to delve into this. We ask the question will UK citizens get free movement in the EU. What did Berne Lange say? What is Switzerland plus? Can Pedro Sanchez make it happen? What is the current situation? What are your options if nothing changes? To book a consultation with our immigration lawyerhttp://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors

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We speak to English John about planning your move to Spain. How far in advance should you plan? Should you rent first ? Is all legal advice the same?https://www.englishjohn.co.uk to book a tour.

For advice in property purchases, Spanish visas and Spanish taxes

We discuss why Lauree and Chris went from the USA to Almachar near Malaga in Andalucia. What is village life like in a typical undiscovered Spanish village? Is it cheaper to live in Spain? Is moving with cats easy, would they do it all again. If you need legal advice in Spain

Are you buying a house in Spain? You need to have a listen to this. Hear what a Spanish lawyer has to say about the property purchase process in Spain. Alex Azar is sitting in for John. You can have a look at Alex’s YouTube Channel here;https://www.youtube.com/live/suG2axnKWVg?is=QwH1sLJcqq7nPAub for the video version.

If you need legal advice in Spain, whether it’s property purchases, visas and taxes.

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Hear why Bill and Brandee moved from South Carolina, USA to Alicante, Spain. What’s the quality of life like? Is it really cheaper? How is healthcare? Would they do it all again if they had the chance.

If you need legal advice in Spain, property purchases, visas and taxes get in touch with us

We talk to English John and try and decide if you should move to Seville or Sevilla. We also talk about a few other related matters. If you need legal advice in Spain

In this episode I talk to Eva a vet who is volunteering at Miracle Hill Dog Adoption Centre. https://www.tiktok.com/@miraclehilldogadoption/video/7622359681784171798

We talk about living with your dog in Spain. The best dogs to get if you move to Spain. How to treat and prevent leishmania.

If you are thinking about moving to Spain, get in touch with us https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

John and Alex Azar from Alex in Spain discuss whether you need to learn Spanish when you move to Spain. This of course led to discussions about healthcare, restaurants and visiting other parts of Span. We tried to stay on track. Alex’s YouTube is here;https://youtube.com/@alexinspain?si=1bFySWKbBVcPlNo6

Of course if you want legal advice in Spainhttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com

Use the same link if you fancy being a guest.

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Healthcare in Spain. A lot of people need private health insurance. In this episode Alex sits in for John. John isn’t paragliding over Malta. He talks to Areti from Sanitas a leading provider of health insurance here in Spain.

Of course make sure that the health insurance policy you buy is ok for your Spanish visa. Your Spanish lawyer will let you know.

If you would like to move to Spain get in touch with us.https://www.justlawsolicitors.com

John talks to Chantal about why she moved to Spain from Holland, via the USA and Canada. We talk about the differences living in Benalmadena and her coaching business. We explore the cultural differences, healthcare and transport to name but a few.

As always if you need legal advice www.justlawsolicitors.com

Chantal’s website.

In this episode John a United Kingdom citizen talks to Alex in Spain about driving licences in Spain. If eg you are a US citizen you cannot just exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one. (UK citizens can just exchange theirs). You have to take a theory test and pass a practical exam, to get a Spanish driving licence.

We go off on a bit of a tangent about the Spanish heat but we soon get on to driving in Spain. We discuss the theory test and the practical test. Also should you bring a car to Spain? Do you even need a car in Spain?

If you’d like to come on the podcast let us know.

You can find all Alex’s info herehttps://youtube.com/@alexinspain?si=Kd9Y-64kPRfPCSx6

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In this episode John talks to English John. John is the go to expert on moving to Spain in particular the Costa Blanca. In this podcast we talk about mistakes people make when they move to Spain. Listening to this podcast could save you a fortune.

To book a tour of the Costa Blanca with English Johnhttps://www.englishjohn.co.uk

For legal advice when you move to Spainhttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com

You will all have heard Vernon on the Podcast. He retired to Spain many years ago. This week, he sits in for John again and talks about some of the pitfalls in moving to Spain.

If you would like to read his book; https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun/dp/B0CWF3H363

For legal advice in Spain www.justlawsolicitors.com

Vernon sits in for John this week. He talks about retiring to Spain. So sit back and listen to a more seasoned broadcaster.

If you would like to read Vernon´s book then you can get a copy here;

https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun/dp/B0CWF3H363

If you need legal advice in Spain; www.justlawsolicitors.com

Spoiler alert the actual buying process is the same for everyone buying a property in Spain. Do you need a visa to live in your holiday home? Do you need to pay Spanish tax? Should you have a Spanish will? Red flags when you buy a property in Spain. The reservatio contract We speak to Belen one of the partners at the firm. If you would like to instruct us in a property purchase or any other matter. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Part 2 of John´s property buying, disaster narrowly averted. In this episode John talks to Marisa the senior lawyer at www.justlawsolicitors.com about another property buying potential disaster. unrelated to the first one. We talk about what you should do when you buy a property here in Spain.

If you are interested in buying a property in Spain, filing taxes and applying for a visa in Spain, get in touch with us https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

If you have made the move to Spain, get in touch with us and come on the podcast.

Join us as John talks to Marisa about how he nearly lost his deposit when he tried to buy a property here in Spain. Hear about how he was saved by taking independent legal advice. If you would like to legal advice in Spain on a property purchase, visa or taxes get in touch with us. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

In this episode John talks to John who is a builder in Spain, originally from the UK. We discuss the wonderful world of Spanish building work. We compare building methods in the UK and mention Yesso a lot. As always if you would like advice on moving to Spain, here we are, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Today it’s Jeff an Helen who moved to the mountain of Malaga in the south of Spain. They are here in the non lucrative visa. If you need advice on buying a house in Spain

John has the week off, so he has left me (Alex) in charge this week. This week we are going to talking about what its like living in Valencai. My name is Alex Azar and I moved to Valencia from the United States. This is a recording from a recent live stream. As always thanks for listening. If you need legal advice on moving to Spain, www.justlawsolicitors.com

We speak to Jane who runs a dog rescue with a difference in Almunecar, Spain.

As always if you need legal advice in Spain, www.justlawsolicitors.com

The real Pedro Sanchez Spanish lawyer discusses rights of way across land in Spain. We have a real life Spanish resident with a legal issue. We are calling her Mrs Smith. If you need legal advice in Spain, buying a property safely, visas or taxes.

John speaks to Ivan, one of our specialist immigration lawyers. In this episode, we talk about the new law in Spain. This law will legalise undocumented migrants. Will you qualify? What are the alternatives if you do not?

For an appointment with an immigration lawyer, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation?month=2026-04

For legal advice on other matters, www.justlawsolicitors.com

1. ​We talk to Ana one of our specialist immigration lawyers about bringing your parents to Spain and moving to Spain to look after your parents. If you’d like to speak to an immigration lawyer

In this episode John speaks to Nerea one of our litigation lawyers about children in Spain. Can a lawyer aren’t take a child of Spain? Can they change schools, medication or residency? What if the other parent or partner does not consent? Is legal action necessary?

As always thanks for listening. For legal advice in Spain get in touch with us

In this episode John talks to Belen one of the partners athttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com and head of property law. We discuss new build properties here in Spain.

As always if you’ve found a place to buy in Spain get in touch with us before you sign or pay anything.

John talks to Alex who runs the Estaid platform. This is a one stop shop for people who are looking to buy and maintain a house on the Costa Del Sol.https://www.estaid.com

It’s powered by AI so hopefully it will take the work out of finding a property and getting trades people and professionals, to help you with buying and living on the Costa Del Sol.

At Just Law Solicitors we are delighted to be a part of the platform.

Podcast regular Oz is back with the all new Move to Spain Concierge Service. A new free service helping people move to Spain. Help with finding eg a property in Spain and other professionals. You can use any Spanish lawyer you want. Have a listen.

If you need legal advice in Spain www.justlawsolicitors.com

Today it’s episode 100. I remember the day Sean and I turned on the recording way back when. Today we talk to Marisa Moreno Danish Consul, lawyer and the founder ofhttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com about Spanish wills. Do you need one? Is it cheaper in the long run? What about taxes? Can I go direct to the notary in Spain.

See you all at episode 200.

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In this episode, John talks to Pedro Sanchez one of the lawyers from Just Law Solicitors, about golfing in Spain. We also cover buying a property in a golf resort here in Spain.

As always if you want to buy a property in Spain, apply for a Spanish visa or file taxes in Spain, get in touch with us, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

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If you want to sponsor the podcast or an episode, let us know.

John talks to Stuart who moved from San Diego to Javea here in Spain with his wife and dogs. Why Spain? Why Javea? What is it like living in Spain? Is it cheaper? Hopefully all these questions will be answered on the Move to Spain podcast.

If you’re interested in buying a property in Spain, Spanish visas and Spanish taxes get in touch

In this episode, John talks to Greg from Hayes Homes about some properties for sale in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa Del Sol in Spain. If you are in La Cala pop and see Greg in his new offices.

As always, take independent legal advice when you buy a property in Spain. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Here are the links to the properties mentioned in this episode;

https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/1-bed-apartment-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-owqw

https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/2-bed-apartment-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-ohzq

https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/3-bed-apartment-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-vh0p

https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/4-bed-detached-villa-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-t9q1

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The law that allows Spanish Citizenship through a Spanish Grandparent ended in October 2025. However, there is still a different way, to obtain Spanish citizenship via a Spanish Grandparent. There are steps to follow.

In this episode John speaks to Ivan, one of our specialist immigration lawyers at Just Law Solicitors.

Prior to this we talked about what you need to do after you have made your application for Spanish Citizenship.

If you would like to make an appointment with Ivan or Ana our immigration lawyers the link is here, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation

Pedro Sánchez one of our lawyers at Just Law Solicitors explains about hidden defects, when you buy a property in Spain. As always take independent legal advice when you buy your new home in Spain.

If you’d like to get in touch with us.

First maybe some good news if you have overstayed here in Spain. Then we discuss citizenship by residency. Do you need 1, 5 or 10 years. Do you have to be a citizen. Do you have to pass the exams? How many are there? Are you exempt? If you’d like to make an appointment with either Ana or Ivan or specialist immigration lawyers then here you are;

https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation?month=2026-01

Free consultations once you have found your new home in Spain.

https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Thanks for listening. Come on the podcast if you’ve moved to Spain. Also we would love a sponsor.

What if you are an EU citzen or married to an EU citizen and you want to move to Spain? Is it easy, how much money do you need? Do you have to file taxes, can you buy a property in Spain? How do you retain your status? Remember on the move to Spain podcast it is always a Spanish lawyer giving legal advice. They have studied for 6 years.

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We get so many questions about renting in Spain. There is a lot of confusion and wrong advice given. In this episode we talk to Nerea one of our lawyers at Just Law Solicitors about renting a property in Spain. If you are thinking about renting a house or apartment in Spain get in touch with us. www.justlawsolicitors.com

As always thanks for listening and we still dont have a Sponsor or any adverts.

If you want to come on let us know.

In this episode John talks to Belen one of the partners at Just Law Solicitors.

We look forward to 2026 regarding buying a house in Spain. We talk about the 100% property tax. Also discussed is reservation contracts and arras contracts. We answer the question, can you buy a property without a first occupation licence, and can you buy a house in Spain without an AFO?

Also we make the important point about what part the Notary plays in the process. For a full discussion, listen to episode 5 of the Move to Spain podcast, where we have an interview with a Spanish Notary.

As always take independent legal advice when you buy your new home in Spain. If you would like us to act for you, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

In this episode, John speaks to Janet, who has moved to inland Almeria in Spain, on the Digital Nomad Visa. We explore the value of renting before you buy, village life and what it is like to work from home in rural Spain.

If you would like to book a consultation with one of our lawyers regarding your visa options, here is the link,

https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation

We can also advise on Spanish taxes and property purchases,

https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

As always, thanks for listening, if you are interested in being a Sponsor, we get over 2,000,000 views on the Move to Spain Facebook group.

Lastly a big thank you to Janet for giving up her time to come on the podcast. If you have made the move to Spain, get in touch with us.

In this episode we talk to Ana one of the specialist immigration lawyers at Just Law Solicitors, about whether the Spanish government will legalise 500,000 people who are here in Spain. Will you be able to benefit? To book an immigration consultation with a Spanish lawyer.

http://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors

We can advise on all Spanish visas.

In this episode, John is interviewed by the Costa Blanca legend English John. We discuss potential issues that may arise when relocating to Spain.

If you need a visa to move to Spain, get in touch with us. We have 2 full-time English speaking immigration lawyers https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation

If you have found your place in the sun, get in touch with us. Please do this before signing or paying anything. Contact - Just Law Solicitors

In this episode, John talks to Pedro Sanchez, one of the lawyers at Just Law Solicitors, about the AFO / DAFO when you buy a house in Spain.

As always, when you buy a property in Spain, it is advisable to take independent legal advice. You should do this before you sign or pay anything.

If you have found your perfect place, get in touch with us, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

If you would like to come on the podcast or become a sponsor let us know.

In this episode John talks to Pepa all about Asturias and Galicia in the north of Spain. Pepa is the owner ofhttps://www.leap-key.com

As always if you’re thinking of moving to Spain, whether it’s buying a house in Spain, filing Spanish taxes or getting a Spanish visa. We are here at Just Law Solicitors.

https://www.justlawsolicitors.com

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In this episode John talks to Nerea the head of our litigation department about getting divorced in Spain.

If you’d like legal advice on buying a house in Spain, visas in Spain or filing Spanish taxes.

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In this episode of the Move to Spain podcast by Just Law Solicitors, we talk to Ivan, one of our 2 specialist immigration lawyers about family members of Spanish citizens. We discuss how they can become Spanish citizens, legal residents and obtain the right to work. We also explore the financial side and whether or not they need private health insurance, and their eligibility for ´free´ Spanish public healthcare.

If you would like to book an appointment to discuss Spanish immigration or visas, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation?month=2025-12

For other legal matters, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

As always, thanks for listening, and if you could give us a like and a review it´ much appreciated.

This week we are off to the Mar Menor with Dana. Dana is from the UK and is now living full-time in this wonderful part of Spain. In this episode she tells Oz and John all about it. As always we need you on the Podcast to tell us about your new life in Spain. If you need legal advice on a property purchase in Spain, visas and taxes get in touch.

https://www.justlawsolicitors.com

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In this episode John talks to Ana one of our specialist immigration lawyers. We discuss the new visa changes in Spain and ask the question are they that big? Ana talks about how to get a job in Spain and the alternatives that are available. We also discuss the important question of family members, can they come with you?

As always if you need legal advice whether it’s a Spanish visa, buying a Spanish property, or filing Spanish taxes get in touch with us.

https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

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In this episode John and Veron talk about 2025 in Spain and look forward to 2026. Will the 100% property tax come into force? Will there be a new law on citizenship by descent? Is the ending of the Golden Visa in Spain a big deal, and a load of other things.

If you would like to read Vernon´s book, https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=a+tick+in+the+box&adgrpid=1180877248449832&hvadid=73805053652266&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=40944&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-73805129687997%3Aloc-188&hydadcr=24890_2423347&mcid=2f9a8180dcb93633aa3e24d695fa2b8e&tag=mh0a9-21&ref=pd_sl_5xee29bq7f_e

As always if you would like legal advice on buying a property in Spain, Spanish visas and Spanish taxes get in touch with us,

https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

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John and Oz give another performance. We talk about a new property portal, dating in Spain, rental scams, flashing lights on cars. Whether dogs are part of the family under Spanish law, and many other things. Oh and our newspaper interview.

As always if you need legal advice then get in touch with us. We can help with buying a house in Spain, visas and taxes.https://www.justlawsolicitors.com