Move to Spain: The Podcast

John and Alex Azar from Alex in Spain discuss whether you need to learn Spanish when you move to Spain. This of course led to discussions about healthcare, restaurants and visiting other parts of Span. We tried to stay on track. Alex’s YouTube is here; https://youtube.com/@alexinspain?si=1bFySWKbBVcPlNo6 Of course if you want legal advice in Spain https://www.justlawsolicitors.com Use the same link if you fancy being a guest. https://Https//superr.bio/justlaw%20

Healthcare in Spain. A lot of people need private health insurance. In this episode Alex sits in for John. John isn’t paragliding over Malta. He talks to Areti from Sanitas a leading provider of health insurance here in Spain. Of course make sure that the health insurance policy you buy is ok for your Spanish visa. Your Spanish lawyer will let you know. If you would like to move to Spain get in touch with us. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com

John talks to Chantal about why she moved to Spain from Holland, via the USA and Canada. We talk about the differences living in Benalmadena and her coaching business. We explore the cultural differences, healthcare and transport to name but a few. As always if you need legal advice www.justlawsolicitors.com Chantal’s website.

In this episode John a United Kingdom citizen talks to Alex in Spain about driving licences in Spain. If eg you are a US citizen you cannot just exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one. (UK citizens can just exchange theirs). You have to take a theory test and pass a practical exam, to get a Spanish driving licence. We go off on a bit of a tangent about the Spanish heat but we soon get on to driving in Spain. We discuss the theory test and the practical test. Also should you bring a car to Spain? Do you even need a car in Spain? If you’d like to come on the podcast let us know. You can find all Alex’s info here https://youtube.com/@alexinspain?si=Kd9Y-64kPRfPCSx6 As always if need legal advice or want to sponsor this

In this episode John talks to English John. John is the go to expert on moving to Spain in particular the Costa Blanca. In this podcast we talk about mistakes people make when they move to Spain. Listening to this podcast could save you a fortune. To book a tour of the Costa Blanca with English John https://www.englishjohn.co.uk For legal advice when you move to Spain https://www.justlawsolicitors.com

You will all have heard Vernon on the Podcast. He retired to Spain many years ago. This week, he sits in for John again and talks about some of the pitfalls in moving to Spain. If you would like to read his book; https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun/dp/B0CWF3H363 For legal advice in Spain www.justlawsolicitors.com

Vernon sits in for John this week. He talks about retiring to Spain. So sit back and listen to a more seasoned broadcaster. If you would like to read Vernon´s book then you can get a copy here; https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Box-new-life-sun/dp/B0CWF3H363 If you need legal advice in Spain; www.justlawsolicitors.com

Spoiler alert the actual buying process is the same for everyone buying a property in Spain. Do you need a visa to live in your holiday home? Do you need to pay Spanish tax? Should you have a Spanish will? Red flags when you buy a property in Spain. The reservatio contract We speak to Belen one of the partners at the firm. If you would like to instruct us in a property purchase or any other matter. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Part 2 of John´s property buying, disaster narrowly averted. In this episode John talks to Marisa the senior lawyer at www.justlawsolicitors.com about another property buying potential disaster. unrelated to the first one. We talk about what you should do when you buy a property here in Spain. If you are interested in buying a property in Spain, filing taxes and applying for a visa in Spain, get in touch with us https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/ If you have made the move to Spain, get in touch with us and come on the podcast.

Join us as John talks to Marisa about how he nearly lost his deposit when he tried to buy a property here in Spain. Hear about how he was saved by taking independent legal advice. If you would like to legal advice in Spain on a property purchase, visa or taxes get in touch with us. https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

In this episode John talks to John who is a builder in Spain, originally from the UK. We discuss the wonderful world of Spanish building work. We compare building methods in the UK and mention Yesso a lot. As always if you would like advice on moving to Spain, here we are, https://www.justlawsolicitors.com/contact/

Today it’s Jeff an Helen who moved to the mountain of Malaga in the south of Spain. They are here in the non lucrative visa. If you need advice on buying a house in Spain

John has the week off, so he has left me (Alex) in charge this week. This week we are going to talking about what its like living in Valencai. My name is Alex Azar and I moved to Valencia from the United States. This is a recording from a recent live stream. As always thanks for listening. If you need legal advice on moving to Spain, www.justlawsolicitors.com

We speak to Jane who runs a dog rescue with a difference in Almunecar, Spain. As always if you need legal advice in Spain, www.justlawsolicitors.com

The real Pedro Sanchez Spanish lawyer discusses rights of way across land in Spain. We have a real life Spanish resident with a legal issue. We are calling her Mrs Smith. If you need legal advice in Spain, buying a property safely, visas or taxes.

John speaks to Ivan, one of our specialist immigration lawyers. In this episode, we talk about the new law in Spain. This law will legalise undocumented migrants. Will you qualify? What are the alternatives if you do not? For an appointment with an immigration lawyer, https://calendly.com/justlawsolicitors/digital-nomad-visa-consultation?month=2026-04 For legal advice on other matters, www.justlawsolicitors.com

​We talk to Ana one of our specialist immigration lawyers about bringing your parents to Spain and moving to Spain to look after your parents. If you’d like to speak to an immigration lawyer

In this episode John speaks to Nerea one of our litigation lawyers about children in Spain. Can a lawyer aren’t take a child of Spain? Can they change schools, medication or residency? What if the other parent or partner does not consent? Is legal action necessary? As always thanks for listening. For legal advice in Spain get in touch with us

In this episode John talks to Belen one of the partners at https://www.justlawsolicitors.com and head of property law. We discuss new build properties here in Spain. As always if you’ve found a place to buy in Spain get in touch with us before you sign or pay anything.

John talks to Alex who runs the Estaid platform. This is a one stop shop for people who are looking to buy and maintain a house on the Costa Del Sol. https://www.estaid.com It’s powered by AI so hopefully it will take the work out of finding a property and getting trades people and professionals, to help you with buying and living on the Costa Del Sol. At Just Law Solicitors we are delighted to be a part of the platform.