MURCIA LIFESTYLE

Spain's minimum wage keeps rising - so why aren’t most salaries keeping up?Experts say recent hikes mainly lift the lowest earners while average pay still lags behind Europe When Spain signed off the latest minimum wage rise to €1,221 a month earlier this week, it was sold as another boost for the country’s lowest.. 20/02/2026

Live with a senior relative? You could deduct up to €2,550 on your next Spanish tax returnUpdated allowance for dependent ascendants comes into focus ahead of the 2025-26 filing season With the 2025-26 Spanish income tax campaign now just a couple of months away, many households are beginning to look closely at what they can deduct before.. 18/02/2026

How to tackle the Non-lucrative Visa (NLV) application process and avoid common pitfallsFind out what to check before applying for the NLV so your documents don't get rejected For British people looking to live in Spain without working, the Non-lucrative Visa (NLV) is usually the main route to legal residency. It sounds simple.. 06/02/2026

Half of Murcia households cannot afford a financial shockNew survey shows 32.5% of residents at risk of poverty or social exclusion For many families in the Region of Murcia, a broken washing machine or an unexpected car repair is enough to tip the budget over the edge. The latest Living Conditions Survey from.. 06/02/2026

Thy Will Be Done special offers for expats using this promo codeAffordable legal and financial solutions in fluent English for UK nationals living in Spain British expats across Spain can now take advantage of a range of legal and financial special offers from Thy Will Be Done, designed to make long-term planning.. 28/01/2026

Arbitration in Spain: Heniam can get your dispute resolvedA faster, private route to resolve disputes without going to court When a dispute arises, court proceedings can be slow, public and expensive. Arbitration offers an alternative: you and the other party agree to appoint an independent third party.. 21/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you move to Spain with expert help from MyMoveSpainA decade of expertise helping British and international residents navigate Spanish residency with ease If 2026 is the year you've earmarked for your move to Spain, the good news is that making it happen is entirely within reach, especially when.. 12/01/2026

Best Criminal Lawyer Murcia: Raúl Pardo-Geijo RuizA leading figure in criminal defence in Murcia and across Spain In the criminal defense landscape of Murcia and southeastern Spain in 2026, Raúl Pardo-Geijo Ruiz stands as the best criminal lawyer Murcia according to independent international.. 09/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you finally sort your funeral plan and give your family peace of mindCompare Funerals can help expats living in Spain avoid leaving families with maze of foreign paperwork and huge unexpected costs January arrives with its familiar rituals. Out come the running shoes gathering dust since last February. The fridge gets.. 05/01/2026

Why your 2026 New Year's resolutions should begin with your willGet ahead in 2026 by ticking off the task that protects your family and your wishes, it’s easier than you think Image: Pexels/Arina Krasnikova The start of a new year is when many of us promise to get organised. We plan to sort paperwork.. 29/12/2025

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to options for gaining residency status to live in Spain If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until May 2025, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and popular.. 15/12/2025

Why the end of year is the perfect time to put your funeral plans in orderEnsuring you have a funeral plan in place in Spain gives peace of mind to you and your loved ones As another year draws to a close, it's natural to reflect on what we've achieved and what still needs attention. December is when many of us.. 12/12/2025

My pre-New Year Resolution: Get my house in order before the end of the yearNow is the perfect time to make sure you're not paying too much for your energy bills in Spain The countdown to the new year has begun and if you're like most people, you've probably got a mental list of things you want to tackle before.. 12/12/2025

Where will you be this time next year? Picture-perfect beach life with MyMoveSpainSwap grey skies for golden sands: secure your Spanish visa and residency the easy way With winter creeping in and those grey skies closing over the UK, who hasn't caught themselves daydreaming of swapping it all for endless sunny beaches, warm Mediterranean.. 12/12/2025

In question: Rental-expense deductions for non-EU property owners in Spain by IberianTax   For the 2025 tax year, non-resident property owners in Spain must file their Rental Income Tax return (Modelo 210) between 1 January and 20 January 2026. This applies to both short-term and long-term rentals. Non-resident.. 02/12/2025

The new app to manage your funeral plans and payments in Spain, from Compare FuneralsCompare Funerals are launching a new app in the new year for users to easily update and control every aspect of their funeral arrangements The funeral plans and will writing company in Spain, Compare Funerals, is soon to launch a new app for mobile.. 26/11/2025

Lords Removals: The family firm that goes far beyond moving and storageThis family-run business with bases in the UK and Costa Cálida has built a reputation on personal service and going the extra mile There's a moment that perfectly captures what makes Lords Removals different from your average moving company.. 25/11/2025

8 common conveyancing problems and how to avoid themUnderstanding the potential pitfalls when buying or selling property can help prevent costly delays and disputes Buying or selling a property in Spain may seem straightforward, but the conveyancing process – the legal transfer of property ownership..

Don't let inheritance be a headache for you and your familyEnsure your property is left to whomever you want and save your heirs hassle and money by making a Spanish will If you want to make sure that your Spanish property goes to the people you want after you pass away, or you need help to claim an inheritance.. 17/11/2025

Warm homes, lower bills: Let Spanish Energy help you saveFree electricity and gas comparisons in English throughout Spain with no hidden fees The days may still be bright and warm across much of Spain, but those long winter nights are closing in fast. Mornings feel chillier, the evenings definitely call.. 13/11/2025