Good reasons to settle in Spain

Spain is a country that offers a remarkable quality of life. Its many assets make it a great place to spend your retirement, to go to work, or to invest. If you too have the project to leave to live in Spain , our real estate agency offers you its services to facilitate your installation. Here is an overview of all that Spain has to offer people who decide to settle there.

A mild climate all year round

The mild Spanish climate is certainly one of the first reasons that pushes so many French and Belgians to settle in Spain , the sunniest country in Europe. If in certain regions, like that of Madrid, the winters remain rather cold, in others the oceanic or Mediterranean climate is the assurance of very mild winters. The sun is present more than 300 days a year on the Costa del Sol, the Mediterranean coast. The practice of outdoor activities can therefore be done throughout the year.

Spain is also a country teeming with sumptuous landscapes. From the mountains of the Pyrenees, to the magnificent panoramas of the Costa Brava , passing through the Bardenas Reales desert, the Iberian Peninsula offers a wide variety of magnificent places, for the pleasure of nature lovers.

A warm welcome

The Spanish people are among the most welcoming European populations. The great sociability, curiosity, and human warmth of the inhabitants are also essential criteria, which make it possible to facilitate the arrival of people who have decided to settle in Spain . The legendary taste of the celebration of the people is no longer to be demonstrated, which greatly facilitates the reception of newcomers. Whether it is to spend their retirement there or to work, people who have just arrived will have no trouble quickly meeting new people and creating links.

In terms of security, Spain is on the whole a very safe country. Even in the largest cities, the crime rate is much lower than in many countries. In Madrid for example, the crime index is 29.85 while it reaches 52.16 in Paris.

An accessible language

Buying a villa, a house or an apartment, and leaving to settle in a foreign country is also to find oneself confronted with the language barrier. Castilian is a Latin language, which has many points in common with French. This language is one of the simplest to assimilate for French speakers. Many words come from the same root in French and Spanish. Grammar and sentence construction are very similar, and many expressions will also seem very familiar to newcomers from France or Belgium.

A great cultural diversity

Spain is divided into autonomous regions which all have their own culture. These are all customs, traditional festivals, or culinary specialties that give Spain a great cultural richness.

Across the country, there are many places devoted to culture. Spain is full of architectural marvels, such as the UNESCO-listed Burgos Cathedral, or the Alhambra in Granada. Museums, such as the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, or the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona, house sumptuous collections. Visitors can admire thousands of works of art by some of the greatest artists of all eras, such as Raphaël, Goya, Picasso, or Rubens.

Delicious food

Spain is also a country recognized for its gastronomy, and each region offers its typical dishes. Lovers of seafood, fish, chorizo, or specialties like paella or tortilla will be delighted. The mild climate directly reflects on the great variety and quality of the products that are grown in Spain. The tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and other fruits and vegetables that grow in the Spanish sun have an inimitable taste.

Low cost of living

One of the other advantages of moving to Spain is that the cost of living is really lower. For everything relating to everyday consumer goods, prices can be up to 3 times lower than those charged in France or Belgium. The same goes for outings, restaurants and bars have far lower prices than those charged by their European neighbors.

Prices in the real estate sector vary widely by region, but some areas also allow the acquisition of goods for much lower costs than those found on the real estate market in France and Belgium .

Tax and wealth opportunities

Spanish taxation offers very interesting advantages for entrepreneurs, managers, or retirees who wish to settle in Spain. From 183 days spent in the country, a resident is considered a Spanish national. Private income is taxable in Spain. Pensions or other pensions remain taxed in the country of origin.

The Beckham Law allows the most affluent newcomers to benefit for 5 years from a single fixed rate of 24% for their income tax, and to benefit from a total exemption from tax on their income outside Spain .

Depending on the region, it is possible to be partially or even completely exempt from wealth tax (equivalent to wealth tax), and inheritance tax.

A country nearby

Spain remains close to Belgium, and is directly bordering on France. It is possible to go and live in Spain without fear of moving away from your loved ones. There are many possibilities for traveling from Spain, whether by train, bus, or plane. For a trip planned in advance, for example for the holidays, it is even possible to find tickets at very attractive prices.

With all these advantages, Spain has logically become a popular destination to expatriate and spend your retirement, work, or invest in real estate. For a real estate purchase project in Spain, our agency takes care of your request and offers you a large choice of properties. We also offer advice and manage administrative services to facilitate your installation in Spain.