If you ever spend Christmas in Spain one of the first things you will notice is that it isn't commercial as other western countries. There is a hardly a fairy light or Christmas tree to be seen until mid December, and the town and city centres showcase nativity scenes known as Belénes which depict the life in the village where baby Jesus was born. These Belénes always include the Three Kings, Mary,...
Easter in Spain or as the Spanish call it Semana Santa is probably the biggest and most important event of the year. The Spanish Catholic church celebrates this time of year with Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) and end with Lunes de Pascua (Easter Monday). People in every town and city get involved in processions and celebrations, it's as if all Spain comes alive! Celebrations vary from town to town but...
Business Broker Spain and everyone associated with our business has worked incredibly hard over the years to become the leading business brokers in Spain, we have experienced the boom and we have seen the harsh realities of a crippling recession that gripped the whole world. I think Business Broker Spain can speak for the majority of expat business owners here in Spain and probably in the whole of...
Most people don't seem to realise there are better deals to be had when dealing in foreign exchange. The majority of people go to their bank simply because they haven't researched alternatives or because they like to be in their comfort zone and probably don't like change. This is a strange conundrum for me because we deal with people who are changing their lives and have just ultimately made their...
Mallorca, also spelt Majorca, is one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful locations and provides entrepreneurs with the perfect opportunity to establish a highly desirable lifestyle. With the frequent sunshine and a continuous influx of holidaymakers, it is easy to see why so many people view setting up business in Mallorca as a lucrative and enjoyable venture. Mallorca is the largest of Spain’s...
June 23rd 2016 - The UK referendum on leaving the European Union, the result shocking the rest of Europe and the World and sending markets in turmoil. Then on November 8th, 2016, the world was stunned to learn Donald Trump was going to be the next President of the United States of America. Both results were unexpected and the consequences will change the world as we know it. The UK Prime Minister...
Discover Mallorca and fall in love with it's charm and character, we guarantee that you will. The turquoise sea, fabulous beaches and hidden coves, small villages effervescing with character and a modern vibrant city it's impossible not to! The island is steeped in history however very little is recorded of the earliest inhabitants of the island. Burial chambers and traces of habitation from the...
The Spanish economy is experiencing continued growth and the future is looking bright. The Spanish economy expanded at a sturdy rate of 0.8% in Q1, the unemployment rate is falling and there is a real sense of optimism in the real estate sector throughout Spain. The export sector is benefiting from strong global demand. The IMF predicts that the UK (2.0%) and the US (2.3%) will be among the...
Having lived in Spain for over 13 years, I hope I can give a comprehensive answer to the question which I get asked on a daily basis. Once you have made the move my advice is to embrace the culture as soon as possible, this will take some getting used to. For example banks only open half from 8.00 am until 2.00 pm, the famous siesta from 1.30 pm until 4.30 pm where you will find the streets...
There's so much to consider when contemplating purchasing a business in Spain. Not only are you probably going to be a business owner for the first time but also be living in a foreign country for the first time, all very daunting and confusing but equally exciting! Once you put all these "ingredients" into the pot you soon realise there is an incredible amount to plan for, what kind of business will...