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What does Brexit mean for you?

The Brexit transition period ended at midnight on 31 December 2020, meaning the way people live, work and travel to Spain has changed.

The UK government has chosen to end freedom of movement for people from the EU and therefore its own citizens as a result, meaning the rules for travelling to Spain are different.

These changes will impact certain things such as passport validity, border checks, EHIC cards and of course entry requirements.

Residency

You can spend up to 90 days in Spain within any 180-day period without needing a visa. This may limit the time you can spend in your Spanish property, but your property rights will not change.

To stay longer, to work or study, for business or other reasons, you will need to meet the Spanish government's entry requirements. Check with the Spanish Embassy in the UK for what type of visa and/or work permit you may need. If you then stay in Spain with a visa or permit, this does not count towards the 90-day visa-free limit.

Any time you spent in Spain before 1 January 2021 does not count towards your 90-day limit either.

Property

UK citizens who own and let property in Spain will no longer be able to claim expenses if they are non-residents. They will also be subject to an increase in rental income tax which is 24% for Non-EU citizens.

Border checks

From January 1st British travellers may need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queueing upon arrival at the Spanish border.

As Spain receives large numbers of Brits, it may make exceptions and allow UK travellers to join the EU queue. However, by law border officials are required to ask non-EU travellers extra questions, so you may be asked a few extra questions on arrival.

Your passport may be stamped on entry and exit to Spain and you may be asked to show a return or onward ticket and that you have enough money for your stay.

Travel

To help your trips to Spain run as smoothly as possible, check if you need to renew your passport before travelling. On the day you travel, you'll need your passport to:

If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the 6 months needed.

This requirement "does not apply if you are entering or transiting" your EU country of residence. So Brits returning to their homes in Spain in the New Year should be able to enter if they have less than six months validity on their passport.

This applies to the whole of Spain, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands (Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera).

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

Your EHIC from the UK will no longer be valid in Spain from 1 January 2021. If you're planning on visiting Spain and want to be covered for emergency healthcare while there, you'll need to apply for the Spanish equivalent, called the Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea or TSE card. Perez Legal Group can help to organise the best health cover for you.

Driving

Brits in Spain will need to pass a Spanish driving test unless they started the process to exchange their British licence for a Spanish one before the end of the transition period. They will then have 6 months to complete the exchange process.

If you're feeling in need of some guidance, Perez Legal Group is here to help you navigate the system. Contact us today to speak to our relocation experts.


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Testimonials by our clients

Good morning Paula, I want to thank you for all your help in my purchase, I was continuously impressed by the knowledge Diane brought to the table and her dedication to finding us the right property. I had confidence I could rely on her to ask the right questions even those I didn’t think to ask the developer at the time she did. Nothing was to much trouble she went above and beyond to make me feel at ease, I was totally happy with every aspect of our time with her she was easy to talk to and informative, she explained about what steps I would need to purchase in Spain. She picked us up and ran us around to properties, she phoned to check everything was still on track, and gave us confidence to buy without the feeling that we were given the hard sell. I have tried other companies not one of them has come close to Crystal Shore Properties. Kind regards.

Peter Clifford

We came over to Spain with a view to purchasing a holiday home. Jackie at Crystal Shore Properties, couldn't have been more helpful, to the various emails prior to arriving, to the many many viewings she arranged. And very happy to say, we complete on our property on Wednesday. Jackie was professional, knowledgeable and listened to our list of requirements. Would definitely recommend Jackie to any potential home buyer. Thanks again Jackie!

Amanda & David

During a holiday to Spain last year we made contact with Bella and Jackie at Crystal Shores properties. At very short notice they were able to put together an afternoon of viewings for us. This wet our appetite and with the visit in the forefront of our minds we returned home. Over the next 6 weeks we exchanged daily emails with Jackie going over homes, areas and options. Jackie’s responses were always prompt and on point allowing us to narrow down our requirements before heading back to Spain in November for two days of viewings. Jackie took the time to review and adapt the search scope based on our feedback. This time spent ensured that the time on the road wasn’t wasted and every property we visited had a clear reason for us seeing it. Over the two days Jackie was a perfect guide, her knowledge of the areas was fantastic, in this short space of time Jackie managed to arrange 15 viewings down the coastline from Cala de Mijas all the way down to Casares on the boarder with Gibraltar. At no time in the buying process did we feel pressured into making a decision this, along with the after sales care from Jackie has been nothing but perfect. If your looking for a friendly, knowledgable and attentive company to take care of your needs when buying in Spain look no further than Crystal Shores, a truly 5 star service.

Danielle & Duncan

Na eerst onderzoek te hebben gedaan naar makelaars aan de Costa del Sol, vond ik Crystal Shore! Waarschijnlijk het beste wat ik ooit heb gedaan. Het is zeldzaam in de wereld van vandaag om zulke hoge serviceniveaus te ontvangen, maar mijn vrouw en ik waren het erover eens dat het een uitstekende ervaring was. We hebben met veel leden van je team gesproken en ze hebben allemaal zo'n hoog serviceniveau geleverd dat we iedereen die op zoek is naar een accommodatie aan de Costa del Sol aanraden om je services te gebruiken. Je was vriendelijk, informatief en heel geduldig - we keken naar ladingen voordat we onze beslissing namen en je was er altijd om te helpen. Vooral Sarah, ze was geweldig! Vriendelijke groeten.

Dale & Cheryl

Hi Diane, We are sat in the sunshine thanking our lucky stars... Thinking of you and your fabulous hard work in helping us realise our dream... We have absolutely no regrets whatsoever and owe you an amazing debt in gratitude... Happy New Year and hopefully we will catch up with you and Bella next year!

David & Sarah

I purchased my new property through Crystal Shore properties and would highly recommend using them. From start to finish the service was outstanding. My initial conversation was with Bella in the office who was very helpful and proactive in organising the ideal properties to view and then we spent the day with Jackie viewing the properties, Jackie was extremely knowledgeable and helpful not only with the properties and areas we were viewing but also regarding setting up a new life in Spain.

Tom Gamble

I would highly recommend Crystalshore properties for your property search. As a busy executive Kim took the time to truly understand our search requirements, narrow down a short list of Suitable properties and ultimately find us our dream home in Marbella in record time! This was a truly VIP service and experience and one I would highly recommend!

Jason

We loved the service crystal shore gave us regarding the house hunting... Kim especially was very patient and helpful listening to our needs and eventually we found an amazing place to buy and we're very excited and happy about it. I will definitely recommend the company and the contacts and knowledge they have regarding properties in and around Marbella.

Steven & Awa Pienaar

Unlike many other estate agents Kim was punctual, attentive and totally focussed on our needs. Kim quickly ascertained our requirements and only showed us relevant properties, rather than bombarding us with everything in stock which has been our experience in the past. There was no hard sell or trying to pull wool over our eyes, Kim led us round properties objectively analysing the pros and cons as if she was part of the family. The Villa in Guadalmina that we ended up buying was just divine and thank you to Kim and Crystalshore Properties for your patience, understanding and professionalism.

Tony & Sarah Moss

Dag Allemaal, Gewoon een klein briefje om enorm veel dank te zeggen voor al het werk dat tot een succesvolle verkoop heeft geleid (wat ik moet zeggen ging heel soepel). Zowel Pete als ik zijn erg blij met hoe professioneel je allemaal met deze verkoop omgaat. We zullen u zeker aanbevelen aan iedereen. Nogmaals hartelijk dank. Beste wensen.

Pete & Deirdre

Na eerst onderzoek te hebben gedaan naar makelaars aan de Costa del Sol, vond ik Crystal Shore! Waarschijnlijk het beste wat ik ooit heb gedaan. Het is zeldzaam in de wereld van vandaag om zulke hoge serviceniveaus te ontvangen, maar mijn vrouw en ik waren het erover eens dat het een uitstekende ervaring was. We hebben met veel leden van je team gesproken en ze hebben allemaal zo'n hoog serviceniveau geleverd dat we iedereen die op zoek is naar een accommodatie aan de Costa del Sol aanraden om je services te gebruiken. Je was vriendelijk, informatief en heel geduldig - we keken naar ladingen voordat we onze beslissing namen en je was er altijd om te helpen. Vooral Sarah, ze was geweldig! Vriendelijke groeten.

Carl

Ik wil je graag bedanken voor je tijd en geduld door me de verschillende eigenschappen te laten zien. Ook om de tijd te nemen om de vergaderingen met de bank & advocaat te organiseren, werd dit zeer op prijs gesteld. Uw hulp, advies en kennis maakten het kopen van een woning zoveel gemakkelijker en ik ben erg blij met de aankoop die ik heb gedaan. Nogmaals heel erg bedankt voor al je hulp en voor het op mij nemen, het maakte een moeilijke beslissing een zeer gemakkelijke en plezierige. Erg bedankt.

Andrew Wannan

Hallo Tony, Bedankt voor al je hulp in de afgelopen paar weken, we dachten niet dat we precies zouden vinden wat we wilden tijdens onze eerste reis, maar we hebben het gedaan en zijn jou en Jose heel dankbaar. Jose was erg behulpzaam en maakte wat een stressvolle paar dagen heel plezierig zou zijn geweest. Vriendelijke groeten.

Lorna & Simon

Ik had het geluk om contact op te nemen met Crystal Shores Properties en de vakkennis van Sasha veilig te stellen. Haar professionaliteit was uitstekend en ze was zowel goed geïnformeerd als ondersteunend zonder opdringerig te zijn. Ik heb haar al aan een collega aanbevolen binnen een paar dagen na thuiskomst, omdat ik er 100% zeker van ben dat ze hetzelfde hoge serviceniveau zal bieden. Sasha is erg goed georganiseerd en luisterde naar mijn doelen en doelstellingen van de aankoop. De hele procedure vanaf het eerste contact tot het beveiligen van het pand vervulde me met vertrouwen waarvan ik weet dat die te danken was aan het harde werk van Sasha. Vriendelijke groeten.

Louise

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