Move to Spain: The Podcast

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=2026-04 For legal advice on other matters, www.justlaw...

​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 at https://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...

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 of https://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...

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.e...

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 appl...

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-...

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.com As always thanks for listening and we still dont have a Sponsor or any advert...

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 poin...

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-consult...

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/justlawsolicitors We 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-consultation If you have found your place in the sun, get in touch with us. Ple...

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 wo...