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How to Pass ITV for Your Car in Spain in 2026: Documents, Process and What to Expect
If I need to learn how to pass ITV for your car in Spain, I try to reduce it to three simple questions: what documents I need, what actually happens at the station, and what happens if the result is not favorable. For many expats, ITV sounds more intimidating than it really is. In practice, it is a short technical inspection, it follows a national procedure, and once I know what the lane staff will ask for, the whole thing becomes much less stressful.
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Spain Non-Resident Property Tax 2026: What British and American Second-Home Owners Should Do Now
If I owned a holiday home in Spain right now, I would treat the latest Spain non resident property tax 2026 headlines as important, but not as permission to stop filing. On April 29, 2026, the European Commission sent Spain a reasoned opinion in infringement case INFR(2025)4007, escalating a dispute that started with a formal notice on June 18, 2025. That sounds dramatic, and it is. But the key point is narrower than many headlines suggest.
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Spain’s EUR 7 Billion Housing Plan in 2026: What It Means for Renters, Buyers and Expats
The Spain 7 billion housing plan is the biggest housing headline I have seen in Spain this year, but I do not think the headline alone tells me much. On April 21, 2026, the government approved a new Plan Estatal de Vivienda 2026-2030 worth EUR 7 billion, and my first reaction was simple: I wanted to know whether this changes anything practical for somebody who rents, wants to buy a first home, or is trying to move to Spain without getting crushed by housing costs. What I found is more useful than the slogan, but also less magical.
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Best Online Tools for IRPF in Spain in 2026
If I had to pick the best online tools for IRPF in Spain in 2026, I would not start with a private app. I would start with the official stack and only pay for extra help when my case becomes more complex. That sounds less exciting than a SaaS comparison, but after checking the live 2026 campaign pages, it is still the most practical answer for most expats and residents. As of April 8, 2026, the national Renta 2025 campaign is live through Agencia Tributaria.
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How to Apply for Long-Term Residency in Spain in 2026: Documents, Fees and Timeline
If you are trying to understand how to apply for long-term residency in Spain, I would start with one simple question: have you already completed five years of legal and continuous residence here? If the answer is yes, this is usually the point where I stop thinking about yet another temporary renewal and start aiming for something much more stable. Long-term residence is the status that finally lets me live and work in Spain indefinitely under conditions that are much closer to normal life than the usual cycle of short permits, renewals, and expiry dates.
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Spain Housing Fund 2026: What Renters and First-Time Buyers Need to Do Now
Spain housing fund headlines are everywhere in 2026, but most people I speak with still ask the same thing: “Can I actually get help as a renter or first-time buyer?” I wrote this guide to translate the policy language into practical actions. I focus on what is usable now, what is still policy intent, and how I would check eligibility before spending time on applications. Spain Housing Fund in 2026: what the €2bn headline really means The first thing I clarify is the number itself. In recent coverage, “€2bn” usually points to a financing line connected to social-rental development through…
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Spain’s Student Social Media Rules in 2026: What’s Law Now vs What May Change
The question I receive most from expat parents this month is simple: what is actually enforceable for students in Spain right now, and what is still a proposal. I wrote this guide to answer that directly. If you are searching for the social media age limit Spain students should follow, the key is to separate current law from political announcements. As of February 8, 2026, the baseline I can rely on is still the 14-year threshold for autonomous consent in data processing under Spanish rules for information-society services.
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Barcelona February Festivals 2026: A First-Timer Expat Guide to Santa Eulalia, Llum Barcelona, and Carnival
Barcelona February Festivals can feel intense the first time I try to plan them as an expat. The good news is that the core calendar is clear in 2026, and I can make it family-friendly without spending the entire weekend in queues. The three events most newcomers care about are Santa Eulalia festival, Llum Barcelona, and Barcelona Carnival 2026. Before I book anything, I always verify the latest official pages because schedules can shift by district and weather.
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Spain Regularisation 2026: What the New Push Means for Legal Residents and Applicants
If you’ve been seeing headlines about Spain regularisation 2026, you’re not alone. A lot of expats (and people planning a move) are asking the same thing: does this change my residency options, or is it aimed at a different group entirely? In this post I’ll separate what affects undocumented residents versus people who are already legal, and I’ll share the most practical “next moves” I’d make right now based on the current immigration Spain update coverage.
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Cost of Living Spain 2026: Your Expat Budget Guide After the January 2.4% Inflation Drop
I remember waking up on a Tuesday morning in late January, sipping my café con leche, and feeling a genuine sense of relief as I scanned the latest headlines from the INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística). For those of us living here, the constant conversation at the local tapas bar has centered on one thing for years: how much more expensive life has become. However, the spain inflation rate january 2026 just delivered its biggest surprise in ten months. The annual headline inflation dropped to 2.4%, which is a significant 0.5-point fall from December.
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