To find the best places to live in Spain and Portugal you should consider the following, since they are completely different places.
Due to the geographical location, it is a constant question for those who, for one reason or another, are thinking of emigrating to the European continent soon, either because of the ease of the language, comments from an acquaintance or any other reason. The first thing is that, although we recommend Spain, this country requires a visa if you are not a member of the European Union.
Best places to live in Spain and Portugal
To find the best places to live in Spain and Portugal you should consider the following, since they are completely different places. The variety of places and environments that Portugal has to live in is wide; the beaches of the Algarve, the urban style of Lisbon and Oporto or the lively University of Coimbra are an attraction.
Spain has a surprising variety of climates: warm and dry in the south and cool and temperate in the north. Navarra, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia and the Basque Country have forests, mountains, stunning coastlines and food to die for. You can even ski in the Pyrenees and the southern mountains. Apart from its gastronomy, points out that our country has one of the lowest living costs in Western Europe, even in Madrid.
Buying property in Spain for foreigners
Buying property in Spain for foreigners in 2022 is simple. The only indispensable requirement to buy a property in Spain is to obtain the NIE (Foreigners Identification Number). It is a personal and unique number, essential to carry out any transaction in the country, from opening a business to buying a property.
It is not obligatory to open a bank account in Spain, but it will facilitate the payment of taxes and expenses. The purchase of the property is made before a Notary Public and is registered in a public registry, the Land Registry.
It is necessary to bear in mind that before purchasing a Notary, it is usual to make a private contract of commitment of sale that can be called an "earnest money contract", where a part of the price is already paid that is on account of the final price that is produced when the transfer of the property is made before a notary.
Some taxes that are required to be paid are Value Added Tax (VAT), Transfer Tax (ITP), Stamp Duty (AJD). In addition to paying for the public deed at the notary's office and registering the act in the Land Registry.
What to consider when looking for a government-certified sworn Spanish translator
The power to appoint sworn translators does not only emanate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, but since the change in the regulations regarding the accreditation for the exercise of the profession, the Regional Administrations are the ones in charge of regulating everything related to their co-official language.
Therefore, if you are looking for a sworn Spanish translator certified by the government of Spain, the best way to guarantee that your translations meet the required legality is to hire the services of an agency specialized in sworn translations in which all its members can if required by the client, prove their status as sworn translators.
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