
The Spanish retirement Visa – What is it!
Commonly known as the Spanish non-lucrative Visa, this visa is issued to non-Spanish citizens who are of retirement age and have no intention of working in Spain.
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2021
Commonly known as the Spanish non-lucrative Visa, this visa is issued to non-Spanish citizens who are of retirement age and have no intention of working in Spain.
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2021
Having to evict a tenant is a painful thing to have to do. Painful for the landlord as he may be missing out on income necessary to pay a mortgage, or worse still it may be the landlords only source of income….
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2021
We have all at some point looked at the age of our bathrooms kitchens and maybe qualities of the windows we have in our Sotogranede homes. Many of us have longed for modernizing or refurbishing these areas of the house that may seem dated both in look and feel…
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2021
Pet relocation to Sotogrande. Pets are considered part of the family, and in some cases the most important member. On this blog post we detail some considerations to have everything in order when moving or visiting Sotogrande!
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Sep 2021
Buying a house in Sotogrande? Here are seven buying lessons I have collated from experience after having dealt with many buyers over the years..
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Sep 2021
To remain relevant, one needs to review and constantly change the way one does things… So why do we use Social Media?
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Aug 2021
The ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) is the Technical Inspection of Vehicles in Spain, and its objective is to guarantee that the vehicles that circulate on public roads have the required safety conditions…
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Aug 2021
At the Centro Náutico de Sotogrande located by the bridge crossing the Guadiaro river, you can learn to sail, windsurf, paddleboard, and kayak.
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Aug 2021
Buyers are looking for more space to accommodate home/digital studying and working. In Europe moving to a different country which improves your lifestyle is also an option…
Charles Gubbins | Aug 2021
Many homes in Sotogrande are being refurbished or completely renovated. As the urbanization is 60 years old, there are several villas sitting on the very best plots that need updating. As time has passed, many villas no longer fit for purpose and need renovation…
Charles Gubbins | Aug 2021
This past weekend I, Charles Gubbins, went for a drive around the Sotogrande Port and Marina to test the E-bikes offered by Serendipity, rented and collected at the Club Marítimo Hotel.
Charles Gubbins | Jun 2021
There are traditions that do not end, but they do evolve. The “raising of the flag” is a good example in the world of construction. What does this tradition mean?
Charles Gubbins and Stephanie Noll | Jun 2021
