The Word on the Street - News and Information from Spain

News and Information from Spain

International Edition - July 2016

Welcome to the July issue of 'The Word on the Street'. This is your monthly news and information from Spain provided by Ábaco Advisers. We hope to keep you in touch with the news, events and just a little bit of gossip.

Brexit roles on

Brexit roles on

We know that not all our readers want to have their regular newsletter full of Brexit news. However, we also know how important it is to so many of you. Because of this we have launched a special Brexit version of The Word on the Street which will be sent out mid-month to those with an address in the UK.

In case you haven’t received it and would like to:

Go to our Brexit Newsletter

Thinking of donating? Now might be the time

Thinking of donating? Now might be the time

If you have had in mind to donate your property before you die then now might be the time to do it. If Brexit goes ahead as planned then some previous changes that the EU made to the inheritance and donation tax of British non-residents living in Spain, might be reversed.

In this article we provide some advice about why you might be wise to make arrangements now rather than leaving it too late: 

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Madrid Street Art project

Madrid Street Art project

Madrid has got its fair share of art museums but if you’re a little tired of browsing through rows of classic paintings you might prefer to wander around its streets and sample some of the street art instead.

The Madrid Street Art Project brought 25 international artists together in June and you can find out what they’ve been up to with Huffington Post.

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A heart warming story

A heart warming story

This is the latest story from Tamara’s Eye on Spain blog. It’s a lovely insight into a very personal side to Spain and reminds us how the use of a word such as ‘my’ can have such great connotations:

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Is Spain the greatest European destination?

Is Spain the greatest European destination?

Chances are if you’ve already bought a house here you’d say ‘yes’. Even if you haven’t, like the author of this article, you might be a regular tourist who’s wetting their appetite for perhaps a longer stay in future:

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Would you pay this for an apartment in London?

Would you pay this for an apartment in London?

A Spanish developer is breaking records by putting the most expensive apartment on the market. It’s a snip:

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Why sweat is so good

Why sweat is so good

It’s definitely the sweaty season in Spain. We tend to see sweating as a rather annoying and antisocial bodily function. In this article it’s pointed out just how important the process is and how it might have secured our survival:

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Madrid to take over from London?

Madrid to take over from London?

Some people certainly hope so and are already touting for business. For those who want a base that is still in Europe, this could be a good alternative:

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What’s on in August

What’s on in August

If you’re over in the Costa Blanca in August this year and want to do more than lie on a beach then the eurotourguide is a good place to start. It provides up-to-date information on a monthly basis about what’s on and you might like to try it out by watching their video about August 2016:

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Confused about rentals?

Confused about rentals?

This article by Mark Stücklin in Spanish Property Insight gives some of the background to the confusion surrounding holiday rentals in Spain:

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You no longer need to put your life at risk to walk the Caminito

You no longer need to put your life at risk to walk the Caminito

I wrote about the Caminito del Rey many newsletters ago. This most dangerous of mountain walks has now been reconstructed so that those who would like to enjoy the breathtaking views can do so without risking a tumble to their deaths. Karethe Linaae really does make it sound a tempting activity if you have the time and the inclination:

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Are you the perfect grandparent?

Are you the perfect grandparent?

You can’t help but recognise how important the family is in Spain. Different generations mix much more frequently and easily than they seem to in some other European cultures.

This article from The Local looks particularly at grandparents and why Spaniards regard them as being the best:

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Feeling guilty about your summer holiday?

Feeling guilty about your summer holiday?

Of course, we know you shouldn’t but we can suffer from just a little twinge of guilt when setting the automatic response on our emails. If you did have any doubts about the value of your break away perhaps you should read this article just to remind yourself why. It’s written with the education sector in mind but applies to everyone:

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What interests you?

What interests you?

We would welcome any suggestions for future themes you would like us to cover either in the newsletter or in an article on Spain Explained.

Please let us know by email at newsletter@abacoadvisers.com.

Thank you!