Alba Consultas

20/05/2026

🇪🇸 BIG NEWS FOR BRITS DREAMING OF MORE TIME IN SPAIN 🇬🇧☀️

There are growing calls from senior Spanish politicians to SCRAP or relax the current 90-day rule for British visitors following Brexit — potentially allowing UK nationals to spend up to 180 days at a time in Spain again.

This could be fantastic news for the Northern Costa Blanca property market, especially areas such as Moraira, Calpe, Denia and Javea, where British second-home owners contribute massively to the local economy all year round.

Spanish officials have openly recognised that British homeowners bring far more than tourism:
🏡 Property investment
🍽️ Restaurant and local business spending
🛠️ Trades, maintenance & renovations
🌴 Gardening & pool services
⚖️ Legal & conveyancing work
💶 Long-term economic stability for coastal communities

At Alba Consultas we are already seeing strong interest from British buyers wanting to secure property on the Costa Blanca ahead of any future rule changes.

Our specialist team can help with:
✅ Property conveyancing
✅ Property sourcing & viewing trips
✅ Visa & residency applications
✅ NIE numbers & legal paperwork
✅ Buying safely in Spain from start to finish

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in the Northern Costa Blanca, now could be the perfect time to start planning.

📩 Message Alba Consultas today for expert guidance and access to some fantastic property opportunities across the Costa Blanca North.

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30/04/2026

🌼 May Day Closure Notice 🌼

Our offices at Alba Consultas will be closed for May Day.

We’d like to wish all our clients a fantastic Spanish weekend—enjoy the celebrations! 🇪🇸

We’ll be back in the office as usual on Monday 4th May and ready to assist you.

See you then!

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28/04/2026

🇬🇧 UK Expat in Spain? You could be one mistake away from a costly legal problem 🇪🇸

Buying property? Sorting inheritance? Dealing with residency or paperwork?
Spanish law is not the same as the UK — and getting it wrong can cost you thousands.

We specialise in helping UK expats avoid expensive errors and get things done properly the first time.

✅ Clear advice
✅ Fast answers
✅ Trusted support in Spain

📩 Message us now for a no-obligation consultation — before it becomes a problem.
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22/04/2026

🚨 UK Pet Owners in Spain – BIG Rule Change from 22 April 🇪🇸🐾

Bringing your dog or cat into Spain just got stricter. From 22 April 2026, UK-issued EU pet passports are effectively out — and an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is now required for every single trip.

📌 Key points from UK APHA Briefing Note 14/26:
👉 AHC required for entry into the EU (including Spain)
👉 Must be issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel
👉 Applies to dogs, cats & ferrets entering from the UK
👉 Increased compliance checks at borders and documentation scrutiny

⚖️ What this means in Spain:
More paperwork, tighter controls, and potential delays if documents aren’t correct.

Don’t get caught out at the border — especially if you’re travelling with pets to or from your Spanish property.

📩 Need guidance? We help clients stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Tel 692386293 or email us [email protected]

Call now to connect with business.

22/04/2026

🚨 UK Pet Owners in Spain – BIG Rule Change from 22 April 🇪🇸🐾

Bringing your dog or cat into Spain just got stricter. From 22 April 2026, UK-issued EU pet passports are effectively out — and an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is now required for every single trip.

📌 Key points are set out below:

👉 AHC required for entry into the EU (including Spain)
👉 Must be issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel
👉 Applies to dogs, cats & ferrets entering from the UK
👉 Increased compliance checks at borders and documentation scrutiny

⚖️ What this means in Spain:
More paperwork, tighter controls, and potential delays if documents aren’t correct.

Don’t get caught out at the border — especially if you’re travelling with pets to or from your Spanish property.

📩 Need guidance? We help clients stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Call us on 692386293 or email [email protected]

20/04/2026

⚖️ Inheritance in Spain Just Got More Important to Plan

With ongoing regional tax changes and stricter administration, poorly structured estates can cost families time and money.

✔️ Reduce tax exposure
✔️ Avoid legal delays
✔️ Protect your assets

If you own property in Spain, don’t leave this to chance.

Call our office on 692386293 or email us [email protected] for more information or to make an appointment to see one of our specialists.

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17/04/2026

📢 Update on Immigration Office Strike – Alicante

There has been growing concern about planned strike action by immigration (Extranjería) staff across Spain, which was expected to impact services into May, including here in Alicante.

However, recent developments suggest the situation may improve. Unions had called the strike over workload pressures and pay conditions, but a new agreement with the government includes an average salary increase of around 10%, along with other improvements.

As a result, the strike action is now hopefully to be postponed or cancelled, meaning disruption to appointments and processing times may be less severe than initially expected.

02/04/2026

We are closed from tomorrow the 3rd until Tuesday the 7th. Hope you like our Easter Bunny!

01/04/2026

🚗💸 It’s that time of year again in Spain…
The voluntary car tax payment period is officially open!
Yes, your car might run on fuel… but it also runs on paperwork 😅
⏳ Pay on time = no surcharges
😌 Less stress, more driving
🚘 Keep everything road-ready and worry-free

Hit ‘Like’ or message us for more information about this or any other query about living in this amazing country!

25/03/2026

💡 Did you know you can defer or split the tax when buying a property? 🏡💰

Buying a property in Spain carries a hefty 10% purchase tax (transmission tax) which usually needs to be paid within 30 days of signing the purchase deed at Notary .

Depending on your situation, there are legal ways to defer the payment to a specific later date (for example six months after) or fraction (split) your tax liability into monthly payments.

There are also ways to defer or even avoid paying taxes (Capital Gains tax, Plus Valia etc) when selling your property.

Some example cases are:

📌 1. If you reinvest the money from your property sale into another main residence.

📌 2. Certain business or investment rollovers

📌 3. If you declare a loss in your sale price compared to initial purchase price plus the value of reforms and improvements made in your property during the years you owned it.

Important Tip
⚠️ Deadlines matter—apply early for deferral or payment plans

• Let our team at Alba Consultas know your individual circumstances and we can give you bespoke advice to suit your particular needs.

Call on 692 38 62 93 or email us, [email protected] or message here on Facebook!

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03/03/2026

📢 BIG NEWS ABOUT RESIDENCY IN SPAIN The Spanish government has granted an amnesty for non EU documented persons. Spain is going to accept applications for residency for people who can show they were here in Spain for over 5 months prior to the end of December 2025 This is best done by showing proof of being on the padron for more than 5 months.

The applicant will also need to show a clear criminal record from their country of origin. This can take some time and so we advise that applicants send off for this as soon as possible.
If you are unsure of how to obtain this from your particular country of origin, then please contact our office to speak with one of our specialist advisors.

Tel 692 38 62 93
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