Pride month in Madrid 2023
The Madrid Pride Festival is the most important one in Europe, and one of the biggest in the world. For example, in 2017, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the first celebration of pride in Spain, Madrid hosted World Pride. It brought together more than 2 million people, making it the largest Pride festival in […]
Cannabis laws in Spain: What you need to know
Now that cannabis is legal in roughly half of US states, many people have taken advantage of the new regulations and are becoming accustomed to the freedoms they allow. We are getting these question from a number of prospective clients: What are the cannabis laws in Spain? Is it legal? Can I consume it without […]
Changes to European golden visa programs
Golden visa programs in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Malta have offered non-EU residents an easy path to EU long term residency and citizenship while simultaneously attracting foreign investment to these countries. These golden visa programs were launched in 2012-2013; many have been very successful in attracting much needed foreign investment. Now that these programs […]
How to invest in real estate via your 401(k) plan or IRA
Do you want to diversify your retirement account out of traditional investments? If so, you are not alone. Most employers’ 401(k) representatives only provide retirement plans with a limited menu of investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and index funds. This is because they typically work with asset classes that allow investment advisors and […]
Why Madrid? Madrid vs. Miami
Many people are leaving South America to live in a place that is politically stable, safer and has a better economy. Traditionally, South Americans gravitated towards Miami. In recent years they widened their nets and are moving to Madrid in increasing numbers. According to the census results released on January 1, 2024 by Spain’s National […]
What you need to know about currency conversion when buying a property in Madrid
Are you interested in buying a property but are worried about losing money on the currency conversion? If so, this article tells you everything you need to know about currency conversion when buying a property in Madrid. It also explains why now is the best time to buy a property in Madrid if you hold […]
Why Madrid? Madrid vs. Lisbon
Do you want EU residency? Many people that are interested in EU residency, and ultimately EU citizenship, have both Madrid and Lisbon at the top of their lists. Although there are some similarities to the cites: they both have good weather, they are both on the Iberian peninsula and both countries have good public healthcare […]
The best city for digital nomads
If you are looking for the best city for digital nomads, there are likely three broad factors that are extremely important to you: An excellent infrastructure for working remotely, a healthy work life balance and plenty of interesting things to see and do while you are living in your chosen location. Because it ticks all […]