Move to Spain: The Podcast

Healthcare in Spain. A lot of people need private health insurance. In this episode Alex sits in for John. John isn’t paragliding over Malta. He talks to Areti from Sanitas a leading provider of health insurance here in Spain. Of course make sure that the health insurance policy you buy is ok for your Spanish visa. Your Spanish lawyer will let you know. If you would like to move to Spain get in touch with us.https://www.justlawsolicitors.com

John talks to Chantal about why she moved to Spain from Holland, via the USA and Canada. We talk about the differences living in Benalmadena and her coaching business. We explore the cultural differences, healthcare and transport to name but a few. As always if you need legal advice www.justlawsolicitors.comChantal’s website.

In this episode John a United Kingdom citizen talks to Alex in Spain about driving licences in Spain. If eg you are a US citizen you cannot just exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one. (UK citizens can just exchange theirs). You have to take a theory test and pass a practical exam, to get a Spanish driving licence. We go off on a bit of a tangent about the Spanish heat but we soon get on to driving in Spain. We discuss the theory test and the practical test. Also should you bring a car to Spain? Do you even need a car in Spain?If you’d like to come on the podcast let us know. You can find all Alex’s info herehttps://youtube.com/@alexinspain?si=Kd9Y-64kPRfPCSx6 As always if need legal advice or want to sponsor this

In this episode John talks to English John. John is the go to expert on moving to Spain in particular the Costa Blanca. In this podcast we talk about mistakes people make when they move to Spain. Listening to this podcast could save you a fortune. To book a tour of the Costa Blanca with English Johnhttps://www.englishjohn.co.uk For legal advice when you move to Spainhttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com

You will all have heard Vernon on the Podcast. He retired to Spain many years ago. This week, he sits in for John again and talks about some of the pitfalls in moving to Spain. If you would like to read his book; https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun/dp/B0CWF3H363For legal advice in Spain www.justlawsolicitors.com

Vernon sits in for John this week. He talks about retiring to Spain. So sit back and listen to a more seasoned broadcaster.If you would like to read Vernon´s book then you can get a copy here;https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun/dp/B0CWF3H363If you need legal advice in Spain; www.justlawsolicitors.com

Spoiler alert the actual buying process is the same for everyone buying a property in Spain. Do you need a visa to live in your holiday home? Do you need to pay Spanish tax? Should you have a Spanish will? Red flags when you buy a property in Spain. The reservatio contract We speak to Belen one of the partners at the firm. If you would like to instruct us in a property purchase or any other matter. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Part 2 of John´s property buying, disaster narrowly averted. In this episode John talks to Marisa the senior lawyer at www.justlawsolicitors.com about another property buying potential disaster. unrelated to the first one. We talk about what you should do when you buy a property here in Spain.If you are interested in buying a property in Spain, filing taxes and applying for a visa in Spain, get in touch with us https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/If you have made the move to Spain, get in touch with us and come on the podcast.

Join us as John talks to Marisa about how he nearly lost his deposit when he tried to buy a property here in Spain. Hear about how he was saved by taking independent legal advice. If you would like to legal advice in Spain on a property purchase, visa or taxes get in touch with us. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

In this episode John talks to John who is a builder in Spain, originally from the UK. We discuss the wonderful world of Spanish building work. We compare building methods in the UK and mention Yesso a lot. As always if you would like advice on moving to Spain, here we are, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Today it’s Jeff an Helen who moved to the mountain of Malaga in the south of Spain. They are here in the non lucrative visa. If you need advice on buying a house in Spain

John has the week off, so he has left me (Alex) in charge this week. This week we are going to talking about what its like living in Valencai. My name is Alex Azar and I moved to Valencia from the United States. This is a recording from a recent live stream. As always thanks for listening. If you need legal advice on moving to Spain, www.justlawsolicitors.com

We speak to Jane who runs a dog rescue with a difference in Almunecar, Spain.As always if you need legal advice in Spain, www.justlawsolicitors.com

The real Pedro Sanchez Spanish lawyer discusses rights of way across land in Spain. We have a real life Spanish resident with a legal issue. We are calling her Mrs Smith. If you need legal advice in Spain, buying a property safely, visas or taxes.

John speaks to Ivan, one of our specialist immigration lawyers. In this episode, we talk about the new law in Spain. This law will legalise undocumented migrants. Will you qualify? What are the alternatives if you do not?For an appointment with an immigration lawyer, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation?month=2026-04For legal advice on other matters, www.justlawsolicitors.com

​We talk to Ana one of our specialist immigration lawyers about bringing your parents to Spain and moving to Spain to look after your parents. If you’d like to speak to an immigration lawyer

In this episode John speaks to Nerea one of our litigation lawyers about children in Spain. Can a lawyer aren’t take a child of Spain? Can they change schools, medication or residency? What if the other parent or partner does not consent? Is legal action necessary?As always thanks for listening. For legal advice in Spain get in touch with us

In this episode John talks to Belen one of the partners athttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com and head of property law. We discuss new build properties here in Spain. As always if you’ve found a place to buy in Spain get in touch with us before you sign or pay anything.

John talks to Alex who runs the Estaid platform. This is a one stop shop for people who are looking to buy and maintain a house on the Costa Del Sol.https://www.estaid.com It’s powered by AI so hopefully it will take the work out of finding a property and getting trades people and professionals, to help you with buying and living on the Costa Del Sol. At Just Law Solicitors we are delighted to be a part of the platform.

Podcast regular Oz is back with the all new Move to Spain Concierge Service. A new free service helping people move to Spain. Help with finding eg a property in Spain and other professionals. You can use any Spanish lawyer you want. Have a listen.If you need legal advice in Spain www.justlawsolicitors.com

Today it’s episode 100. I remember the day Sean and I turned on the recording way back when. Today we talk to Marisa Moreno Danish Consul, lawyer and the founder ofhttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com about Spanish wills. Do you need one? Is it cheaper in the long run? What about taxes? Can I go direct to the notary in Spain. See you all at episode 200. Still no sponsors.

In this episode, John talks to Pedro Sanchez one of the lawyers from Just Law Solicitors, about golfing in Spain. We also cover buying a property in a golf resort here in Spain.As always if you want to buy a property in Spain, apply for a Spanish visa or file taxes in Spain, get in touch with us, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/If you are a fan of the podcast, we´d be very grateful if you would follow us and leave a comment.If you want to sponsor the podcast or an episode, let us know.

John talks to Stuart who moved from San Diego to Javea here in Spain with his wife and dogs. Why Spain? Why Javea? What is it like living in Spain? Is it cheaper? Hopefully all these questions will be answered on the Move to Spain podcast. If you’re interested in buying a property in Spain, Spanish visas and Spanish taxes get in touch

In this episode, John talks to Greg from Hayes Homes about some properties for sale in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa Del Sol in Spain. If you are in La Cala pop and see Greg in his new offices.As always, take independent legal advice when you buy a property in Spain. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/Here are the links to the properties mentioned in this episode;https://www.hayeshomes.es/property/1-bed-apartment-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-owqwhttps://www.hayeshomes.es/property/2-bed-apartment-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-ohzqhttps://www.hayeshomes.es/property/3-bed-apartment-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-vh0phttps://www.hayeshomes.es/property/4-bed-detached-villa-in-costa-del-sol-malaga-spain-t9q1If you would like to be a sponsor or come on the Podcast let us know. Thanks for listening

The law that allows Spanish Citizenship through a Spanish Grandparent ended in October 2025. However, there is still a different way, to obtain Spanish citizenship via a Spanish Grandparent. There are steps to follow. In this episode John speaks to Ivan, one of our specialist immigration lawyers at Just Law Solicitors.Prior to this we talked about what you need to do after you have made your application for Spanish Citizenship.If you would like to make an appointment with Ivan or Ana our immigration lawyers the link is here, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation

Pedro Sánchez one of our lawyers at Just Law Solicitors explains about hidden defects, when you buy a property in Spain. As always take independent legal advice when you buy your new home in Spain. If you’d like to get in touch with us.

First maybe some good news if you have overstayed here in Spain. Then we discuss citizenship by residency. Do you need 1, 5 or 10 years. Do you have to be a citizen. Do you have to pass the exams? How many are there? Are you exempt? If you’d like to make an appointment with either Ana or Ivan or specialist immigration lawyers then here you are; https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation?month=2026-01Free consultations once you have found your new home in Spain. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/Thanks for listening. Come on the podcast if you’ve moved to Spain. Also we would love a sponsor.

What if you are an EU citzen or married to an EU citizen and you want to move to Spain? Is it easy, how much money do you need? Do you have to file taxes, can you buy a property in Spain? How do you retain your status? Remember on the move to Spain podcast it is always a Spanish lawyer giving legal advice. They have studied for 6 years.www.justlawsolicitors.com

We get so many questions about renting in Spain. There is a lot of confusion and wrong advice given. In this episode we talk to Nerea one of our lawyers at Just Law Solicitors about renting a property in Spain. If you are thinking about renting a house or apartment in Spain get in touch with us. www.justlawsolicitors.comAs always thanks for listening and we still dont have a Sponsor or any adverts. If you want to come on let us know.

In this episode John talks to Belen one of the partners at Just Law Solicitors.We look forward to 2026 regarding buying a house in Spain. We talk about the 100% property tax. Also discussed is reservation contracts and arras contracts. We answer the question, can you buy a property without a first occupation licence, and can you buy a house in Spain without an AFO?Also we make the important point about what part the Notary plays in the process. For a full discussion, listen to episode 5 of the Move to Spain podcast, where we have an interview with a Spanish Notary. As always take independent legal advice when you buy your new home in Spain. If you would like us to act for you, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

In this episode, John speaks to Janet, who has moved to inland Almeria in Spain, on the Digital Nomad Visa. We explore the value of renting before you buy, village life and what it is like to work from home in rural Spain. If you would like to book a consultation with one of our lawyers regarding your visa options, here is the link, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultationWe can also advise on Spanish taxes and property purchases, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/As always, thanks for listening, if you are interested in being a Sponsor, we get over 2,000,000 views on the Move to Spain Facebook group.Lastly a big thank you to Janet for giving up her time to come on the podcast. If you have made the move to Spain, get in touch with us.

In this episode we talk to Ana one of the specialist immigration lawyers at Just Law Solicitors, about whether the Spanish government will legalise 500,000 people who are here in Spain. Will you be able to benefit? To book an immigration consultation with a Spanish lawyer. http://calendly.com/justlawsolicitorsWe can advise on all Spanish visas.

In this episode, John is interviewed by the Costa Blanca legend English John. We discuss potential issues that may arise when relocating to Spain.If you need a visa to move to Spain, get in touch with us. We have 2 full-time English speaking immigration lawyers https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultationIf you have found your place in the sun, get in touch with us. Please do this before signing or paying anything. Contact - Just Law Solicitors

In this episode, John talks to Pedro Sanchez, one of the lawyers at Just Law Solicitors, about the AFO / DAFO when you buy a house in Spain.As always, when you buy a property in Spain, it is advisable to take independent legal advice. You should do this before you sign or pay anything.If you have found your perfect place, get in touch with us, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/If you would like to come on the podcast or become a sponsor let us know.

In this episode John talks to Pepa all about Asturias and Galicia in the north of Spain. Pepa is the owner ofhttps://www.leap-key.com As always if you’re thinking of moving to Spain, whether it’s buying a house in Spain, filing Spanish taxes or getting a Spanish visa. We are here at Just Law Solicitors. https://www.justlawsolicitors.comIf you liked the podcast please leave us a like and a review. 😀

In this episode John talks to Nerea the head of our litigation department about getting divorced in Spain. If you’d like legal advice on buying a house in Spain, visas in Spain or filing Spanish taxes. If you’d could leave us a like or a review it would help 😀Still no adverts.

In this episode of the Move to Spain podcast by Just Law Solicitors, we talk to Ivan, one of our 2 specialist immigration lawyers about family members of Spanish citizens. We discuss how they can become Spanish citizens, legal residents and obtain the right to work. We also explore the financial side and whether or not they need private health insurance, and their eligibility for ´free´ Spanish public healthcare. If you would like to book an appointment to discuss Spanish immigration or visas, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation?month=2025-12For other legal matters, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/As always, thanks for listening, and if you could give us a like and a review it´ much appreciated.

This week we are off to the Mar Menor with Dana. Dana is from the UK and is now living full-time in this wonderful part of Spain. In this episode she tells Oz and John all about it. As always we need you on the Podcast to tell us about your new life in Spain. If you need legal advice on a property purchase in Spain, visas and taxes get in touch. https://www.justlawsolicitors.comIf you could give us a like and leave us a review it would be much appreciated.

In this episode John talks to Ana one of our specialist immigration lawyers. We discuss the new visa changes in Spain and ask the question are they that big? Ana talks about how to get a job in Spain and the alternatives that are available. We also discuss the important question of family members, can they come with you?As always if you need legal advice whether it’s a Spanish visa, buying a Spanish property, or filing Spanish taxes get in touch with us. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/If you could leave us a review, we would be very grateful.

In this episode John and Veron talk about 2025 in Spain and look forward to 2026. Will the 100% property tax come into force? Will there be a new law on citizenship by descent? Is the ending of the Golden Visa in Spain a big deal, and a load of other things.If you would like to read Vernon´s book, https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=a+tick+in+the+box&adgrpid=1180877248449832&hvadid=73805053652266&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=40944&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-73805129687997%3Aloc-188&hydadcr=24890_2423347&mcid=2f9a8180dcb93633aa3e24d695fa2b8e&tag=mh0a9-21&ref=pd_sl_5xee29bq7f_eAs always if you would like legal advice on buying a property in Spain, Spanish visas and Spanish taxes get in touch with us,https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/If you could you us a review and a comment , it does help.Thanks for listening.

John and Oz give another performance. We talk about a new property portal, dating in Spain, rental scams, flashing lights on cars. Whether dogs are part of the family under Spanish law, and many other things. Oh and our newspaper interview. As always if you need legal advice then get in touch with us. We can help with buying a house in Spain, visas and taxes.https://www.justlawsolicitors.com

In this episode John talks to one of the partners at Just Law Solicitors, Belen. We talk about tourist rental licences, in particular the steps you should take before you buy your own property in Spain. We also talk about what to do if the cadastral value is more than the price you paid for the property. Then the big one. What does a Spanish lawyer think about the proposed 100% property tax in Spain?As always if you’re looking for legal advice in Spain, property purchases, taxes and visas get in touch with us. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/ If you’d like to appear on the Move to Spain podcast or you’d like to sponsor an episode get in touch. Thanks for listening.

We hope you are hungry. In this episode we talk to Yosmar Martinez about all things eating in Spain. What you would eat on a typical day when you live in Spain. If you would like to buy her book all about the food along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, an ancient pilgrimage route in Northern Spain, then you can get it here: https://www.whiskandspatula.com/books/tastesofthecaminoWe will of course, have Yosmar back on the Move to Spain podcast to talk about walking this ancient route from France across the north of Spain. As always if you are thinking of buying a house anywhere in Spain, applying for a Spanish visa such as the non lucrative visa N´LV´ or filing Spanish taxes, to name but a few, then get in touch with us https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/Thanks for listening. If you would like to come on the podcast, get in touch with us. If you want to sponsor the podcast or an episode, we would love to hear from you.

In this episode we talk to Ana one of our immigration lawyers athttps://www.justlawsolicitors.com about whether the 90 day rule will end, changing from one visa to another and moving from another EU country to Spain. As always if you would like to book a consultation with one of our immigration lawyers then here is the link,http://calendly.com/justlawsolicitorsIf you could leave us a like and a review it does help. If you want to sponsor this or a particular episode let us know.

In this episode John talks to Gemma Eley from a charity called Hope for Podencos. Podencos are sometimes called the forgotten dogs of Spain. Gemma and her fellow trustees are doing excellent work, to raise awareness as to how badly these dogs are treated. Hope for Podencos is always looking for people to adopt, foster and to volunteer. https://www.hopeforpodencos.comIf you can’t do any of the aforementioned things, then donations are very welcome. Failing that a like or a share on their social media goes a long way. We will be featuring some of the Podencos in need on the Move to Spain Facebook group. Thanks for listening.

We are finally here in Seville or Sevilla Spain’s 5th biggest city. We are joined by Phillip from the Sevilla experience to tell us about this amazing Spanish city. More importantly a few of the property prices. Need to know more than click on these links. https://share.google/t8UWGL7dmrj0ui9Xxhttps://www.instagram.com/phil772018?igsh=emgwM3lmdXp3MHNt&utm_source=qrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pmuller_inmo?_t=ZN-90LjJDR7RAc&_r=1As always if you’re looking at moving to Spain, buying a property in Spain, applying for a Spanish visa or filing Spanish taxes then here we are https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/If you could give us a like and a bit of a review we would be very grateful 😀

In this Episode John chats to Oz about whether the 90 day rule will end in Spain, AFO, how much heat can you get from a rescue dog, can you deduct vet fees from taxes in Andalucia? Also many other things.If you need legal advice re buying a house in Spain, a Spanish visa or filing taxes get in touch with us at Just Law Solicitors, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/Thanks for listening.

In this episode we talk to Ana one of the specialist English speaking visa lawyers at Just Law Solicitors. Ana tells us all about working on a self employed basis here in Spain. We talk about whether or not you need a visa, the visa requirements, taxes, healthcare and many other things. Of course this might not be for you so listen to our episode about the digital nomad visa. Sometimes called the ‘DNV’. If you’d like to make an appointment with Ana or Ivan our specialist Spanish immigration lawyers then the link is here; http://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors We can also advise on things like buying a house in Spain and Spanish taxes. Thanks for listening. If you could leave us a review or a like that really helps. If you’re in Spain get in touch we would love to have you on the move to Spain podcast.

The Denia Special. If you are thinking about moving to Spain have a look at Denia on the Costa Blanca. In this episode John speaks to podcast regular Vernon Pearce about all things Denia. Of course we get on to how to prepare for a move to Spain. If you would like to read Vernon´ book a tick in the box you can get it here, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tick-Box-new-life-sun/dp/B0CWF3H363If you are looking for legal advice on a property purchase, rental, visa or Spanish taxes, you can get in touch with us here, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/If you can give us a like a review it really helps. If you would like to come on, just send us a message. Thanks for listening.

Thanks again for listening. Today it’s John and Oz talking about all things moving to Spain. Lidl expands, should you rent first and other things. As always if you’d like a Spanish visa, advice on a Spanish property purchase or maybe you’d like to know more about Spanish taxes. Well we have been here since 1992.https://www.justlawsolicitors.com Remember we can’t do the podcast without you so send us a message if you’d like to be on. Fix you like it leave us a review it helps us a lot. Still no adverts. Oh and number 2 in places and travel in the UK. Thanks everyone.