What is empadronamiento, why it matters, and how to register

empadronamiento in Spain

Empadronamiento in Spain Empadronamiento is the mandatory municipal registration that records your habitual address at the town hall (ayuntamiento) of the Spanish municipality where you live, and it is the single most useful document for unlocking the rest of Spanish bureaucracy. Anyone living in Spain for more than six months a year must register on […]

How to write a Spanish will for UK nationals

spanish will

How to write a Spanish will: A 2026 guide for UK nationals A Spanish will is the most effective way for UK nationals owning property or other assets in Spain to control who inherits, avoid forced heirship under Spanish law, and simplify probate for their beneficiaries. The standard format is the open notarial will (testamento […]

Life in the Turia: Lifestyle and real estate in Valencia 2026

real estate in valencia

Real estate in Valencia hit €3,290/m² in March 2026, up 15.4% on the year. This guide covers the top neighbourhoods, the four-stage purchase process, transaction costs, ongoing tax obligations, the new tourist-let rules and what international buyers need to know about settling in Spain. Speak to our Valencia property lawyers.