Articles
What we learned along the way, written down for whoever needs it.
No marketing stories, no superficial "tips for a house in Spain". Real first-hand guides based on years of living on the Costa del Azahar and our own new-build purchase. The articles were written for Dutch buyers, so some details (such as the Dutch B.V. or the consulate in Amsterdam) are specific to the Netherlands.
Costa del Azahar vs Costa Blanca: which one suits you?
An honest comparison of the two stretches of coast: prices per m², crowds, flight connections, climate, regulations and who each costa makes more sense for. Written from years of living on the Azahar.
Read the article →Applying for an NIE in Spain: step-by-step guide 2026
A complete first-hand guide: via the Spanish Consulate General in Amsterdam or locally in Spain. Documents, costs (€9.84), processing times, the EX-15 form, Modelo 790 código 012, and the seven pitfalls.
Read the article →New build or resale in Spain: which one suits you?
An honest comparison: taxes (IVA vs ITP), purchase costs, guarantees, timelines and hidden costs. Plus a five-question checklist to help you decide.
Read the article →Modelo 036 for Dutch B.V. companies: what you need to know in 2026
A first-hand guide to filing a Modelo 036 to obtain a Spanish CIF for a Dutch B.V. Document list, costs, timeline and the six most common pitfalls.
Read the article →In the pipeline
What we still plan to write about
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- Buying a new build in Spain (off-plan): seven pitfalls we came across ourselves
- The bank guarantee (aval bancario) for new builds: Ley 20/2015 in plain English
- A Spanish bank account for a Dutch B.V.: which banks, which documents, how long
- Applying for a holiday let licence (vivienda turística) in the Comunitat Valenciana