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Housing & Property 31 May 2026

Spain Rent Increase Rules in 2026: When Landlords Can Raise Rent and By How Much

When I explain Spain rent increase rules 2026 to other expats, I usually start with one point that saves the most confusion: a landlord in Spain cannot normally raise rent just because the market is hotter this year. In 2026, the legal answer depends on the contract date, the exact annual update clause, and whether the home is inside a declared residential tension zone. That is why I start with documents and dates, not with WhatsApp messages or estate-agent opinions.
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Visas & Immigration 30 May 2026

Spain Residency Fines in 2026: Compliance Checklist for Address Changes, TIE Updates and Renewals

Spain residency fines are usually not about dramatic raids or sudden policy shocks. In practice, they often start with ordinary admin drift: I move flats and leave my foreigner record unchanged, I let a renewal slide, or I work under conditions my permit does not actually cover. That is why I treat this topic as a compliance checklist, not a news roundup.
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Transport & Driving 23 May 2026

ITV in Spain 2026: Book an Appointment, Documents & What to Expect

Book an ITV appointment in Spain, check which documents to bring, understand what happens at the station, and know what an unfavourable result means. This English guide explains the national basics while flagging where the authorised station's own instructions apply.
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Taxes in Spain 10 May 2026

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. The EU is challenging Spain for taxing certain non-resident taxpayers on homes used as their habitual residence in Spain, while resident taxpayers do not pay imputed income tax on their own habitual residence. That is not the same thing as saying every British or American second-home owner is suddenly exempt. For most owners, the law has not changed yet, and that practical fact matters more than the political noise.
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Housing & Property 22 April 2026

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.
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Taxes in Spain 21 April 2026

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.
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Visas & Immigration 15 March 2026

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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Housing & Property 22 February 2026

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.
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Family & Education 8 February 2026

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.
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Lifestyle & Culture 8 February 2026

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.
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