Congratulations, you have found a buyer for your Spanish property! You should now instruct a lawyer to represent you in the sale, particularly if you are non-resident in Spain.
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Las Fallas festival
- When: 1st – 19th March 2020
- Where: Valencia, Spain
- Website: visitvalencia.com
If you are not covered by state social security (for example, you reside illegally in Spain, do not pay taxes to the Social Insurance Fund, etc.), or state medicine does not suit you for one reason or another, you can take out private health insurance. Private health insurance offers a wide selection of doctors and medical institutions, eliminates the burden and allows you to make an appointment with specialists, bypassing the therapist. Insurance programs are presented in a wide assortment and differ in the degree of coverage, the presence or absence of restrictions and prohibitions on various types of medical services, insurance premiums, etc. In general, private insurance allows you to receive a wide variety of medical care, including specialist services, operations, hospitalization, special examinations and laboratory research.
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King’s College – The British School of Alicante
Adapted National Curriculum for England/Spanish curriculum/IGCSEs/A-Levels; ages 3-18; co-ed; day; independent; privately owned; 500 pupils
Part of King’s Group, an international education group originating in Spain, currently with four schools in the country. A bilingual school following a British-style curriculum and leading to IGCSEs and A-Levels (35% A*-A in 2018). Impressive university destinations from Oxbridge to Harvard with 44 starting at a Russell Group university in the UK in 2018. Also prepares students for the entrance to Spanish universities.
Moving abroad with your children is an exciting opportunity for them to learn a new language and experience a different culture. Finding the best international schools in Costa Blanca may not be such an exciting task.
Making sure your children receive the best education is an important part of this big adventure.
Many expats enroll their children in the local state schools but this may not always be the best option.
Spanish state schools are generally very good, but classes can be large and your child will need a good level of Spanish to follow the lessons, particularly from age 6 upwards.
For many young children, this is not such a problem as they seem to find it easy to learn another language. Older children may struggle as they adjust to life in a new country, try to make friends, pick up another language and keep up with their studies.
There are many great, private international schools in Spain which is another option, if you can afford it.
Buying a property in Spain entails certain costs in addition to the purchase price. As well as taxes, you’ll need to pay fees for professional services bringing the total to between 10% and 15% extra. Don’t forget to factor this figure into your budget for the purchase. In this article, we list all the costs involved in buying a property in Spain and how much you can expect to pay for each one. We’ll assume you’re buying a home to live in and not a commercial property, as this makes a difference to the taxes to be paid.
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