Long Stays in Spain - Tapa dura

More than half a million people own property in Spain. Many more visit for months or years on fixed term contracts, to study, or to pick up casual work. But making the move and organizing your life - especially for non-Spanish speakers - can be an uphill struggle against the complexities of Spanish law and bureaucratic protocol. In this book - a guide to living and working in Spain - the author offers concise and invaluable advice on all aspects of settling in. His insights are based on his own experiences over the past 12 years, those of many other long-stay visitors whom he has helped, and guidance from a range of Spanish officials including police officers, lawyers and property developers. From an introductory background to Spain, through the actual removal, to the issues of accommodation, health, education options, employment and retirement, personal finance and taxation, and the departure procedure - the book covers all the practicalities, procedures and problems that are likely to be encountered.