Yes! There is some good news when it comes to what you can claim as expenses if you are a Spanish resident living in the Valencian Community. In this article we explain how you can claim against spending linked to health and improving your home. If you make the annual RENTA declaration then you should be aware for the coming year, of which invoices to keep to hand:

At Ábaco we have always prided ourselves on our attention to you, the client. A good example of this is when it comes to inheritance. We know how difficult it is going through the process of losing someone you love and the subsequent difficulties there can be if preparation hasn’t been made for the inheritance process. In this article we explain how we aim to ensure that we take care, not only of the practical matters but also the emotional impact too:

Spanish Inheritance Law: integral support in the process

If you’ve been on holiday in Spain this summer you might have been tempted with the thought of moving out here permanently. Of course, there are many details that you have to consider if you have a family, the first being the necessary requirements when it comes to applying for residency. If that is all in your favour then next on the list are schools, financial security and, of course, what part of Spain tickles your fancy. In this article we consider some of the best places to move to:

The best places to live in Spain for families

If you are interested in finding out more about possible locations for a holiday home or permanent residence, then David Ruiz’ articles are always a good source of inspiration. In this one he takes us on a tour of Denia, a town on the Mediterranean coast that combines both mountains and beaches – offering the best of both worlds:

Living in Denia Spain: The Definitive Guide

If you’d been thinking of choosing the golden visa as your ticket to residency in Spain then you shouldn’t delay. There is talk of this option being abolished and so we would advise you to make haste if you are considering this as an option. In this article, David Ruiz explains what it is and what you need to obtain one:

Spain Golden Visa: The definitive guide

July and August are always a bit toasty here in Spain. So, as the temperatures go up we have a little advice about how you can help yours go down. These are our top ten tips for keeping your cool by doing what the Spanish do:

As we’re all feeling the heat a little, Euro Weekly News provides us with some interesting and different ways of keeping cool. From ‘cold’ water bottles to frozen red and green grapes why not try some of their suggestions and perhaps even send us some of your own:

Well, apparently some studies have shown that a prolonged period of intense heat can have an impact on our ability to think. It can also impact on mood changes, something that most of us are very familiar with when it comes to feeling irritable on a hot, sunny day. At least we know we’re not on our own! So, the main message is try to keep your cool:

Yes, another article about keeping cool in the Spanish summer, this time when you’re trying to get to sleep. Spanish News Today provide their suggestions for a good night’s sleep and are also reassuring about how much it costs to keep your fan running during the night:

Are you one of those people who rushes down at the crack of dawn to reserve your place at the beach or on the sunbed? Well, if you are, then your days of setting the alarm clock might be numbered. In Mallorca they are releasing an App from which you can reserve your sunbed and umbrella. It’s starting in Palma but could spread to other facilities soon:

If you are thinking of renting a property on holiday or you know someone who is, you might want to share these eight tips for avoiding a holiday rental scam. The expansion of the private short-term rental market has meant that there are those ready to take your money and run:

8 tips to avoid holiday rental scams in Spain

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