New SIP Medical Cards
Users of the Servicio Valenciano de Salud (Valencia Health Services) known as the SVS, will start to receive the new SIP medical cards as of June 2016. These are being…
Donating your body to Medical Science
Many of our clients who make Spanish Wills tell us that they have joined the register to donate their bodies to medical science upon their death, which initially sounds like…
IBI and SUMA Explained
It is that time of the year again and in most areas the local tax known as IBI and or SUMA is now up for payment!!! IBI IBI stands for Impuesto…
Suma Payments and Increases
MORE than 16 municipalities in the Alicante Province are currently under the Finance Ministry's scrutiny to find properties which fail to pay the correct local tax (IBI/SUMA). The new BOE…
European Law and Spanish Wills
Important information regarding Spanish Wills. Many of our clients have contacted us recently worried about the new EUROPEAN law regarding probate proceedings and its changes that are applicable from the 17th of August…
Spanish banks are verifying identification
Spanish banks are now checking clients identification, if you have received a phone-call act now before your account is blocked!
Driving Licences in Spain
If you are living in Spain permanently and have a UK driving licence, from 19th January 2015 you could be fined up to 200€ for not having the correct licence.
Spanish Bank Holidays in 2015
Confused about red days? Check here for the Spanish bank holidays in 2015
Funeral Plans in Spain
Are you visiting Spain for more than 4 weeks a year? what do you know about funeral procedures and costs?
EU Court Rules Against Spain on Inheritance Tax Involving Foreigners
The EU Court has ruled against Spain regarding Inheritance tax paid on estates that are left to foreigners. If you have signed an Inheritance deed recently you may be entitled to a refund.
24 hour Access to Police Services
Direct access to remote police stations and services from this new booth located in Torrevieja.
Spanish Property Valuations and Transfer Tax
Have you received a letter from the tax office asking for extra tax, because they have reviewed the declared value on your purchase escritura?
Car Hire in Spain and Europe
Travelling to Spain over the summer and hiring a car? Read on...
Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is making euro payments faster, safer and more efficient within the 34 EU countries. It enables customers to make cashless payments to anyone within the EU
Travel Insurance & European Health Insurance Card
The British Embassy has issued a warning that may youngsters are travelling to Spain and risking huge medical bills because they do not have sufficient travel insurance or they have not applied for and carrying their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Battle to save Orihuela Costa postal service
The central postal office in Madrid have made the decision that as of 1st September 2014 the home delivery service in five areas of the Orihuela Costa will be cancelled unless multi-mail boxes are installed. The areas that will be affected are: Dehesa de Campoamor, Cabo Roig, La Regia, La Zenia I and II.
The importance of the Padron
It is important for the future of your community and the services that are offered, that if you live in Spain you sign on to the local Padron.
New Spanish traffic laws approved
"Congress on Thursday passed new Spanish traffic laws legislation this is the 19th amendment of the current set of laws and will not take effect until one month after its…
British Overseas Passport Renewal
British Overseas passport renewal - James Brokenshire, Immigration and Security Minister, has announced that from 7th April the passport fee for customers applying for a UK passport from overseas will…
Energy Performance Certificate Spain – EPC
The Ministry of Industry has set the regulations, it is obligatory for all homes that are advertised for sale or for rent in Spain must have an "energy performance certificate".…
European Health Insurance Card – EHIC
Did you know that... Only the people that usually reside in the UK and are in Spain on holiday or for a temporary stay have the right to use the…
CostaMedConsulting welcome you to our new website
Here at CostaMedConsulting, we are proud to unveil our new look website ahead of the 2014 Summer season. In the client testimonial area you are kindly invited to leave any comments…