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The booming Spanish property market continues to grow after reaching a record high in the number of sales last year. The National Statistics Institute (INE) released figures showing that more than 700 000 homes were sold for the first since 2007 when the peak sales of 775 300 homes occurred. In total, 714,237 property transactions took place last year – …

Before using electric scooters on public roads, riders must register with the DGT. Credit : Wpadington, Shutterstock Owners of electric scooters in Spain are now faced with a new legal requirement. Starting 2026, all scooters will need to be registered. DGT The registration of personal mobility vehicles is necessary before they are allowed to be driven on public roads. Insurance …

Expats are driving the increase in supermarket spending in Spain, as supermarket shelves reflect their tastes and culture. Recent research shows that foreigners in Spain spend more on groceries than locals. Spanish supermarkets are stocked with a wide variety of local food: salmorejo, tortillas ready to eat and olives in all shapes and sizes.  Their offerings have changed to better …