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Real Estate

New-Build vs Resale in Madrid: How to Decide

The choice between new-build and resale in Madrid goes well beyond price. Energy efficiency, delivery timelines, personalisation and the tax impact of each option.

Relocation

Family Reunification in Spain: Who Can Apply and How

Family reunification in Spain allows you to bring a spouse, children and parents once you have legal residence. Requirements, documents and timelines for 2026.

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Bringing Pets to Spain from Abroad: Documents and Process

Bringing a dog or cat to Spain requires a microchip, vaccinations, a pet passport and an export certificate. The process varies significantly depending on your country of origin.

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Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence in Spain: Country by Country

Living in Spain with a foreign licence has a deadline. The process varies by country of origin: some swap directly, others require a new test.

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Choosing an International School in Madrid: Curricula, Fees and Process

Practical guide for families choosing between international school models in Madrid: which curriculum fits each family profile, real fee ranges, and how to manage the visits and enrolment process.

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Renewing Your NIE and TIE in Spain: When, How and Mistakes That Cost Weeks

The NIE never expires but the TIE does. When you need to renew, how to get an appointment, which documents to bring, and the common errors that delay the process by weeks.

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Moving to Madrid from Latin America: complete guide

Everything you need to know if you are moving to Madrid from Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico or another Latin American country.

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International schools in Madrid: how to choose without getting lost

Madrid has a wide offer of international and bilingual schools, but choosing well requires more than comparing rankings. This guide explains the criteria that matter and how to manage the admissions process from abroad.

Market

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Madrid as a Family in 2026

Rent, international schools, food, transport and leisure: what it really costs to live in Madrid with a family in 2026 by area and lifestyle.

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