The Sunstates Journal
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Practical explanation, region knowledge and inspiring projects for those seriously thinking about living in Spain.
VERHUREN · WETGEVINGSpain’s 2026 rental decree withdrawn: what does it mean if you are buying a Costa Blanca property to rent out?
Planning to enjoy your second home and rent it out too? Congress rejected the new rental decree on 2 October. Read what this means for rentals on the Costa Blanca.
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LEVEN AAN DE COSTA BLANCALemon Tree Market in Guardamar del Segura: discover the welcoming side of the Costa Blanca
Sunstates will take you to the Lemon Tree Market at Guardamar del Segura: pleasant cracks, terraces and the Mediterranean lifestyle on the Costa Blanca.
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LOCATIE · GUARDAMAR DEL SEGURALiving in a prime location in Guardamar
Sea, nature and pleasure within the reach. On the edge of the natural reserve Parque Natural de Las Lagunas de La Mata, a contemporary residential project for whom it is intended to combine rest and accessibility.
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Archive · 2024-06-01Beautiful apartments in Ciudad Quesada
Beautiful apartments in Ciudad Quesada This in modern Mediterranean style shaped ground apartments with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with floor heating of which 1 bathroom and suite are built on a small-scale closed urbanization. The apartments are built on a corner with a living area of 90 m2 and are equipped with a private upgrade. The [...]
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Archive · 2024-03-26Exclusive villa with guest stay at Cumbre del Sol € 2,950,000
Call +34655677475 Villa Veleta, a new villa realization of Residence Jazmines, a design of the XXI e century fully integrated in the exclusive environment of the Residential resort Cumbre Del Sol, built on a perceal of 1168m2, with an excellent southwestern orientation, which allows us to enjoy [...]
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Archive · 2024-03-25Moving to Spain
To emigrate to Spain are a number of acts required. below we explain this: Registration in the Central Register of Foreigners If you plan to come permanently to live in Spain, then you must register in the “Registro Central de Extranjeros”. This is done in the police office that has an office for foreigners. Here you can [...]
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Archive · 2023-05-22Preparing to buy a property in Spain
What region? Each Costa in Spain has its own characteristics and lifestyle. There are great differences in nature, culture, history, habits, sports opportunities and construction prices. How do you want to go spend your time when you have your home once? Do you like beach walks or prefer to draw you into the backland. Do you want to live in a quiet environment and the busy [...]
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Archive · 2023-05-22Rheumatism in Spain
The Spanish climate is healthier than in the northern European countries is experienced by many Belgians and Dutch people. This has to do with temperatures, humidity and the presence of salt mares. In the Netherlands, stress and moist cold are especially the [...]
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Archive · 2023-05-22Costs of buying and renting out a property in Spain
The VAT on new buildings is 10%. This comes about 3.5% for the notary, registration, lawyer, application NIE and seal right. If you need a loan, there is 1% on the mortgage value above. What taxes you pay next? In addition to the ground loads (IBI) and waste tax (Basura), there is also the non-resident tax that is calculated at the [...]
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Archive · 2023-05-22The Rock of Calpe
The Roots of Calpe (Peñon de Ifach): A Ghostful Walk with View of the Costa Blanca The Roots of Calpe, also known as Peñon de Ifach, is an impressive calcestone rock formation that majesticly raises up from the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the charming coastal town of Calpe on the Costa Blanca, this natural attraction attracts thousands of [...]
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Archive · 2023-05-22A beautiful villa in Finestrat
Villa with top location with furnished basement Discover this unique villa Finestrat, carefully designed for you. Be awake every morning with breathing sea views and glorious green of the adjacent golf course. Enjoy natural light that flows through large windows inside, thanks to the perfect southern orientation. These houses offer exceptional interior comfort so you can [...]
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