You need a bank account in Spain ? A reliable bank account from a stable bank with no fees, great customer service in English, easy to operate online and opened right away ? Banco Sabadell: Great conditions, customer service and online banking in English Yes, you heard well: No fees, even for international [...]
There are several important things many freshly arrived expats do not know when looking for a flat. So here it is, the list of the 10 things I wish I would have known when I arrived here ! 1. Rent includes taxes but not bills in most cases Utilities are usually not included [...]
For all of you who are thinking of enjoying a week-end trip somewhere nice and close to Madrid, I recommend going to Ávila and Salamanca. Courtney did a post about Salamanca with good tips to prepare you trip, so I will focus on how you could organize a great week-end trip in Ávila and Salamanca [...]
Alcalá de Henares is great place to go for a short relaxing week-end out of Madrid, to enjoy the food and the nice views without even having to look into a guide if you do not want to. First of all, it is really easy, quick and cheap to reach: only 35 minutes from Madrid [...]
You are thinking of buying an apartment in Madrid, this human-sized capital city, with the right mix of opportunity and quality of life. Or you might even already have your heart set on the perfect apartment for you. However, you have no clear picture of all the things you need to complete this purchase. [...]
Internet is now part of the essential relocation pack for any expat, since it enables us to connect with our friends and family in our hone country and around the world. In fact, when I help fellow expats to move to Spain, I always take all necessary steps to have internet ready before they [...]
If you are moving to Madrid to stay for more than 3 months, if you want to buy a property or start a company, you are legally required to get a NIE, “Número de Identificación Fiscal de Extranjeros”, or “Foreigners Registration Number”. Before anything else, this is the process to get it in Madrid. In [...]
Did you watch and like this video about the neighborhoods of Madrid ? It’s a first test to see if you are ready and motivated to watch TV in Spanish Moving to Madrid means you will discover and learn a lot. So yes, you might want to indulge yourself in having your good old [...]
You would love to live in Madrid. In fact, you are even considering buying a property in Madrid. Do you feel overwhelmed with all the information available, and do not know where to start ? Then I will give you now the 3 essential steps to start with: Prepare your finances, design your lifestyle Do [...]
Are you considering renting an apartment yourself to have the freedom to pick your own flatmates ? Well done, this is one of the best ways to learn Spanish fast and live like a local. Now let’s buckle down to work and take all the steps to make sure you find the right flatmates in [...]